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• New surgical technique preserves continence in men after prostate removal

  A new surgical technique could remove the risk of urinary incontinence after surgery to remove the prostate for men with prostate cancer.

• New national study on long-term health impacts of COVID-19 launched

  UCLH will be part of a major UK research study looking at the long-term health impacts of COVID-19.

• Improving clinic attendance and reducing health inequalities in children and young people

  A UCLH rheumatology team is leading an exciting project to help understand the reasons for young people missing their hospital appointments and find ways to improve this.

• David Beckham brings joy to young cancer patients

  Young cancer patients and staff couldn’t believe their eyes when David Beckham paid a visit to the University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre earlier this year.

• 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.

• Innovative new exhibition at UCLH says ‘Deaf people can do anything’

  Patients waiting for an appointment or worrying about a diagnosis will be inspired by a major new photography exhibition at the Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals to highlight the achievements of deaf people.

• Day Care Unit - The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (NHNN)

  The National Day Care Unit provides an opportunity for many people to receive different treatments, tests and procedures without having to stay overnight in the hospital. Some eligible patients who need more than one day of treatment will stay in a hotel near to the hospital.

• Contrast agents for MRI examinations

  This page provides information on examinations using contrast agents in MRI. It is intended for use by patients (or their families or carers) who have been referred to our service for imaging requiring contrast agents.

• Sperm banking - Information for teenagers and young adults with a cancer diagnosis

  This page explains what sperm banking is, how it works and how it can benefit you.

• Botulinum toxin treatment

  This page explains what spasticity is. It contains information on botulinum toxin and its use to treat conditions such as spasticity and dystonia which can occur after a stroke or brain injury.