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• Covid-19 variant more transmissible but does not increase disease severity in hospitalised patients

  A study of patients at UCLH and North Middlesex University Hospital published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases suggests that the B.1.17. variant of Covid-19 is not associated with more severe illness and death, but appears to lead to higher virus load.

• 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure and heart rate monitor (Autonomic Unit)

  This booklet has been written by the Autonomic Unit at The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN). The aim of the booklet is to provide information about the 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure and heart rate (24-hr BP) monitor.

• IR Vortex® Port-a-cath Insertion

  This booklet tells you about having a Vortex® Port-a-cath Insertion (implantable port) with the Interventional Radiology team.

• Well done #teamUCLH on a fantastic London Landmarks Half Marathon

  Well done to everyone who ran to support UCLH in the iconic London Landmarks Half Marathon on 2 April!

• IR PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) Insertion

  This page tells you about having a PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter) line insertion with the Interventional Radiology team.

• UCLH doses first patient in the world in Covid-19 antibody trial

  UCLH has opened a new vaccine research centre with two clinical trials testing a long-acting antibody combination treatment to protect against Covid-19.

• IR Non-Tunnelled CVC Line Insertion (Vascath)

  This page tells you about having a Non-Tunnelled CVC Line Insertion (Vascath). This page is for those patients who have been referred to Interventional Radiology.

• Repurposed drug improves outcomes for patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia

  A drug commonly used to treat cystic fibrosis improved outcomes for patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia and could be used to treat other respiratory infections, according to clinical trial results from researchers at UCLH, UCL and the Francis Crick Institute.

• Introduction to the Lymphoedema Service: Video and telephone consultation

  This page explains what you can expect after you have been referred to the Lymphoedema Service at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) for a video or telephone appointment.

• Camden Adult Pathway Partnership commended at London Homelessness Awards

  A healthcare project aimed at homeless people and delivered by UCLH has been specially commended in this year’s London Homelessness Awards.