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Filtered by published date: August
Breast cancer surgery world first
Friday 15 August 2014
A world-first clinical trial to test new imaging technology that can scan tumours during breast cancer surgery has been launched at Guy's Hospital in collaboration with King's College London.
Baby's leg saved by photo from around the world
Wednesday 13 August 2014
A newborn baby whose leg was almost amputated after her rare condition was misdiagnosed has been saved thanks to a doctor halfway around the world.
Baby advice delivered at home
Wednesday 13 August 2014
Pregnant women will get advice in their own homes about breastfeeding and bonding with their baby thanks to an increase in health visitors at Guy's and St Thomas'.
UK first 'chemsex' kits to safeguard trend users
Monday 11 August 2014
A sexual health clinic in south London has become the first in the UK to provide safety kits for men taking part in the growing trend of 'chemsex'.
Guy's and St Thomas' patients among first to sign up for 100,000 Genome Project
Wednesday 6 August 2014
We've been chosen as a pilot centre for a flagship Government project that aims to make the UK a world leader in genetic research into cancer and rare diseases.
Award for helping young offenders communicate
Tuesday 5 August 2014
Two community speech and language therapists have received a prestigious award for their work helping young offenders overcome communication problems.
Gastroenterologist is first doctor to sign autograph book for Mandela
Thursday 29 August 2013
Jude Oben, a consultant gastroenterologist and campaigner against child obesity, is the first medical doctor to sign a tribute autograph book for Nelson Mandela.
Awards recognise excellent care for homeless and orthopaedic patients
Friday 23 August 2013
A project that reduces A&E admissions for homeless people, and our orthopaedic department, have both been shortlisted for prestigious health industry awards.
Test new medical technology – join our focus group
Thursday 22 August 2013
We need volunteers to test two new state-of-the-art electronic technologies to be used by hospital bedsides at Guy's and St Thomas'.
Evelina VIPs triumph at Transplant Games
Wednesday 21 August 2013
Move over Mo Farah and Ellie Simmonds, 28 children from the Evelina London Children's Hospital transplant unit have returned from the annual British Transplant Games weighed down with 52 medals.