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Changing lives with laser surgery thanks to generous donation

8 Feb 2023, 1:17 p.m.

Since February 2019, GOSH has carried out 32 cutting edge laser ablation surgeries for children with rare and difficult to treat forms of epilepsy.

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Potential to improve treatment for juvenile dermatomyositis

7 Feb 2023, 11:33 a.m.

Research, supported in part by GOSH Charity, has looked at how the DNA of those with juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) differs to those without it.

The teams behind the research have uncovered key inflammation pathways involved in JDM, and used an exist…

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Sophia’s stay on Koala Ward

3 Feb 2023, 4:11 p.m.

In 2015, Sophia received treatment at GOSH for a type of brain tumour called pilocytic astrocytoma. Now, almost 11 years old, she’s doing well. She loves cycling and plays in a football league with the local team. Here, her mum Kalonde – who recentl…

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Georgia's JanuRun challenge for brother Jasper

20 Jan 2023, 1:35 p.m.

Jasper, now seven, had a large bleed on his brain just hours after he was born in June 2015.

He had emergency surgery at GOSH the following day, and went on to have multiple more operations while staying on the hospital’s Koala Ward.

As a result of th…

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Tips for running in the Winter

19 Jan 2023, 4:01 p.m.

Winter running can be a challenge: cold mornings, dark nights and a lack of motivation can all impact on your training.

Here, fitness and biomechanics expert, Phil Roberton, offers his top tips on how to get over the hurdles and embrace jogging in wi…

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