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Filtered by published date: August
Patient-led teams rate Guy's and St Thomas'
Wednesday 12 August 2015
Patient-led teams have rated Guy's and St Thomas' above the national average for cleanliness, maintenance and condition as well as food, dementia-friendliness, and for treating people with dignity.
Read the latest issue of the GiST
Tuesday 11 August 2015
The new issue of our quarterly magazine, the GiST, is now out. Pick up your copy to read all the latest news from across Guy's and St Thomas'.
UK first heart op saves London's Strongest Man
Tuesday 11 August 2015
Pioneering surgeons have performed an aortic heart valve replacement without splitting the breastbone for the first time in the UK – saving the career of London's Strongest Man.
Amputee rehab unit celebrates second birthday
Monday 10 August 2015
A rehab centre which helps amputees get back on their feet celebrated its second birthday with a garden party on Sunday 9 August.
New 3D printer sparks ideas for patient care
Friday 7 August 2015
A new 3D printer at Guy's and St Thomas' is generating innovative new ideas to improve patient care.
Shock detector in world's top 30 life saving innovations
Thursday 6 August 2015
A blood pressure device that detects shock in pregnant women has been named as one of the top 30 life saving innovations in the world.
Guy's and St Thomas' radiographer takes on national role
Thursday 6 August 2015
A senior radiographer at Guy's and St Thomas' has been elected as president of the Society and College of Radiographers.
Top marks for food and cleaning
Thursday 28 August 2014
Patient-led teams of assessors have given Guy's and St Thomas' a high rating for cleanliness, food, and treating patients with dignity and respect.
Blood transfusions halve 'silent' strokes from sickle cell
Friday 22 August 2014
A study involving patients from Evelina London Children's Hospital has found that monthly blood transfusions can cut the risk of 'silent' strokes in children with sickle cell anemia by 50%.
Saving babies' lives
Wednesday 20 August 2014
Parents of babies who have had heart surgery will be taught simple medical knowledge in a bid to save lives.