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New research analyses key immune cell

28 Mar 2025, 11:16 a.m.

A new study led by researchers at University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health has found that women have a higher proportion of key immune cells between puberty and menopause.

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First patient treated with groundbreaking gene therapy trial

21 Mar 2025, 9:51 a.m.

A baby boy born with a rare condition has become the first in the world to be treated with a new, potentially lifechanging, investigational gene therapy on a clinical trial at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH).

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Reflecting on rare disease day 2025

7 Mar 2025, 12:23 p.m.

Rare Disease Day is an international event which takes place annually on the last day of February. The date is chosen because in leap years it is February 29, the rarest date!

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First-of-its-kind study will assess psychological impact of sudden cardiac death on children

3 Mar 2025, 9:36 a.m.

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) and University College London (UCL) will lead a pioneering study with the hope of revealing more about how best to help children who have experienced an unexpected and often traumatic loss in the family.

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Genomics will revolutionise treatment for childhood rare diseases

27 Feb 2025, 10 a.m.

A global study has proven the power of a simple genomics blood test to improve treatment and care for childhood epilepsy.

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