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• Drug combination could be new lupus treatment

  A combination of two drugs could be an effective treatment for the debilitating disease lupus, according to preliminary evidence from a UCLH led trial.

• Understanding brain stem death - a guide for relatives

  This information explains brain stem death and the tests used to confirm the diagnosis. It aims to answer frequently asked questions.

• Series No 5 - Molecular Radiotherapy for adults having radioactive iodine (131I) treatment

  This page has been written for patients who are having radioactive iodine (131I) ablation and/or radioiodine treatment for thyroid cancer.

• Paediatric Series No.16 - Radiotherapy to the pelvis

  This page is for parents and carers whose child is having radiotherapy treatment to the pelvis.

• Paediatric Series No 10 - Radiotherapy to the spine

  This page has been written for parents and carers whose child is having radiotherapy treatment to the spine (backbone).

• Paediatric Series No 09 - Having total body irradiation

  This page has been written for parents and carers whose child is having total body irradiation (TBI) for leukaemia, lymphoma, or some other rare blood disorder.

• Paediatric Series No. 7- Radiotherapy to the whole central nervous system

  This page has been written for parents and carers whose child is having radiotherapy treatment to the whole brain and spine. This treatment may also be referred to as whole central nervous system (CNS) or cranio-spinal radiotherapy.

• Guy Noble - arts curator

  Art and creativity can be a real tonic for health, says UCLH arts curator Guy Noble.

• Information for carers of children or young people having mIBG treatment

  This page has been written for parents, carers and family members who are acting as carers and comforters for children and young people having radioactive mIBG treatment.

• Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs)

  This information is for UCLH patients with cancer or a blood condition who are being offered a PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter).