The research activity of the Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre is carried out at the Institute of Child Health (ICI) and is directed by Professor Francesco Muntoni.
Treating and reducing the risk of pressure ulcers after leaving hospital
Our skin is the most important barrier against infection so we need to look after it carefully. Sometimes, for a variety of reasons, people who are unwell develop pressure ulcers. At Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), we recognise that children can deve
Following the inquest into the death of Amy Allan in September 2019 and the subsequent Preventing Future Deaths report given to Great Ormond Street Hospital by the Coroner, Chief Executive Matthew Shaw would like to provide an update on the work that has
Crouzon syndrome is the most common type of complex craniosynostosis. It is named after the doctor who first described it in the early 20th century. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the causes, symptoms and treatment of Crouzon
Low myostatin levels linked to lack of success of anti-myostatin drugs for muscle-wasting conditions
30 Nov 2017, 2:04 p.m.
Levels of myostatin, a protein that prevents muscle growth, could influence how well the body responds to anti-myostatin treatments for muscle-wasting conditions such as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). This breakthrough could help predict which patient
Following the inquest into the death of former patient Amy Allan and the subsequent Preventing Future Deaths report given to Great Ormond Street Hospital, Chief Executive Matthew Shaw would like to outline how the hospital is learning from this and what a
Nursing in our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Approximately 1,200 patients are admitted to our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) each year. They are mainly admitted from the North Thames area, but our specialist departments also service the UK and abroad.
X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (XIAP) deficiency
X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein (XIAP) deficiency is a rare, inherited immunodeficiency that occurs almost exclusively in boys. Sometimes it is called X-linked lymphoproliferative type 2 disorder (XLP2). This page has been produced jointly between
To capture a snapshot of our life-changing research, we asked our researchers to send us images that showed ‘A Moment of Research’. Shortlisted images ranged from beautiful microscopy to intricate representations of data and photography.
We realise this is an incredibly difficult time for family and friends, and hope that this gives some basic information and helps to answer any questions.
Apert syndrome is a type of complex craniosynostosis named after the doctor who first described it in the early 20th century. As well as the skull and face, the hands and feet are also affected. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains
The halo vest system protects the cervical spine (the bones in the neck) from any damaging movement t the bones that allows the bones to heal following injury or surgery. This page from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) explains the halo vest system and
In 2000, the Dubowitz Neuromuscular Centre (DNC) was commissioned by the Department of Health National Commissioning Group (formerly the National Specialist Commissioning Advisory Group) to become a national referral centre for the diagnosis and assessmen
Annual General Meeting and Annual Members' Meeting 2022
We are delighted to invite you to our AGM taking place on Wednesday 7th September 2022. The meeting will be a celebration of our partnerships and how they helped shape our success in 2021/22.
Koala Ward treats craniofacial, neurological problems, epilepsy or those who need surgery to the brain and spine. Location: Morgan Stanley Clinical Building
Inherited White Matter Disorders (IWMD), also known as leukodystrophies, are rare genetic disorders that primarily affect the white matter of the nervous system (the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves).
Great Ormond Street Hospital Conference 2017 – ‘Advances in Paediatrics’
19 Jun 2017, 2:56 p.m.
OPEN TO ALL STAFF We are firm believers that the amazing work of our staff needs to be recognised. The staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) produce research at many different levels ranging from excellent clinical audits to randomised control tr
