Latest press releases

The latest Great Ormond Street Hospital press releases are collected here. For our general news and feature pieces, please access our news area.

Amniotic fluid yields alternatives to embryonic stem cells

3 Jul 2012, 3:06 p.m.

Stem cells found in amniotic fluid can be transformed into a more versatile state similar to embryonic stem cells, according to a study published today in the journal Molecular Therapy.

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New approach to recording suspected child abuse in patient records

2 Jul 2012, 11:51 a.m.

A simpler, more standard way for GPs to record suspected cases of child abuse is outlined in a paper published in this month’s issue of the British Journal of General Practice.

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New Director of the UCL Institute of Child Health

21 Jun 2012, 3 p.m.

UCL is pleased to announce that Professor Rosalind Smyth FMedSci, Professor of Paediatric Medicine, University of Liverpool, Executive Director Liverpool Health Partners and Director of NIHR Medicines for Children Research Network, has been appointed to t

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London bus drivers’ strike proposed for Friday 22 June

21 Jun 2012, 10:37 a.m.

The London bus drivers’ strike proposed for Friday 22 June is likely to impact upon the Trust as it will affect staff, patients and families coming to the hospital.

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BMA Industrial Action Thursday 21 June 2012

21 Jun 2012, 9:53 a.m.

The British Medical Association (BMA) have planned Industrial Action. The Trust plans to run as normal a service as possible.

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