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Cutting-edge genomic test can improve care of children with cancer
Cambridge researchers say a genetic test offered by the NHS improved clinical care of children with cancer, and should be provided to all children with cancer.
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You Made a Difference - May 2024
A calm and confident clinical nurse specialist who made a huge difference to a patient’s breast cancer journey and a remarkable patient outcomes coordinator who has twice walked the circumference of the world for charity are our winners of the May You Mad
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Brave crash patient Emily is focus of final episode
The eighth and final episode of The Face Doctors filmed at Addenbrooke’s Hospital will air on Really at 9pm on Wednesday (3 July), with the full series available to stream on discovery+.
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Industrial action – 27 June – 02 July 2024
The British Medical Association (BMA) has confirmed further industrial action during June and July.
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Skull surgery offers hope for horror fall patient
The amazing story of a young man who fell from a hotel balcony causing a massive head injury is told in the seventh episode of The Face Doctors at 9pm this Wednesday (26 June), and available to stream via discovery+.
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You Made A Difference team award - March 2024
The March You Made a Difference team award goes to a team who go the extra mile to help patients and colleagues – our portering services team.
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Making prostate cancer diagnosis simple, safe and affordable
A new medical device developed at Addenbrooke's hopes to transform the process of diagnosing prostate cancer, making it safer for patients.
Awake surgery gives instant results for painful nerve condition
New techniques in awake surgery are being offered to Addenbrooke’s patients to treat a debilitating nerve condition affecting the arms, with almost instant results.
You Made a Difference - October 2022
Our winners of You Made a Difference for October 2022 are a specialist nurse and a receptionist.
Drive to reduce the environmental impact of medical gases
A team from CUH is leading efforts to reduce the environmental impact of gases used to give pain relief and anaesthesia to hospital patients.
Chimney illuminated to mark festival of light
Addenbrooke’s Hospital has illuminated it’s 220ft chimney to celebrate Diwali.
Trial could ‘transform’ Parkinson’s treatment
Addenbrooke’s will play a key role in clinical trials of a new treatment that involves transplanting healthy nerve cells into the brains of patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Cambridge joins UK team to fight monkeypox
An Addenbrooke's infectious diseases expert is part of a UK wide team helping in the fight against monkeypox, by developing better testing and treatments.
Pride of Britain: Emergency team nomination
Congratulations to Andy Bates and Nathan Howes from East Anglian Air Ambulance and Addenbrooke's for their nomination in ITV's Pride of Britain Awards - for helping to save the life of Jonathan Willis, impaled by a forklift truck.
In loving memory: Anna's Award
An Addenbrooke’s physiotherapist has won a special award, in memory of 22 year old Anna Garratt-Quinton, a colleague who died a year ago in a traffic accident, just outside the hospital.
Play in Hospital Week - what a giggle!
It's been a fun packed week at Addenbrooke's with a host of special visitors and activities for children to enjoy while being treated in hospital.
£86 million for more world class discovery
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has awarded £86.2 million to support ground-breaking work in Cambridge and Addenbrooke's, to help discover new treatments for patients.
Dementia signs detected nine years ahead of diagnosis
Cambridge scientists working at Addenbrooke's say it is possible to spot signs of brain impairment as early as nine years before patients receive a diagnosis for one of a number of dementia-related diseases.
Amber alert issued on blood stocks
NHS Blood and Transplant has triggered an “amber alert” as blood stock levels across the country have fallen to critical levels.
Eye care research informs major WHO report
New research led by an Addenbrooke's surgeon reveals that less than half of people over 50 worldwide have received spectacles or contact lenses needed to correct refractive error, the world’s most common visual complaint.
Cycle service extends opening hours as 25% of staff ride to work
The cycle repair service on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus has extended its opening hours as more staff, patients and visitors are choosing sustainable transport.
Footballers, firemen and magicians come to play
Cambridge United players, the county's police and fire service and pet therapy dogs will be joining young patients at Addenbrooke’s to mark Play in Hospital Week.
Celebration marks start of Black History Month
A day of celebration and discussion kicked off Black History Month today at Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals, to promote equality and inclusion.
Big fall in referrals to long Covid clinic following vaccine
Addenbrooke's has seen a big drop in referrals to it's long Covid clinic in the last year, which researchers say is likely due to the successful rollout of the vaccine.
New MRI scanner is UK first
Addenbrooke’s has become the first hospital in the UK to have an advanced MRI scanner which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to improve image quality, reduce waiting times, and open new opportunities for research.
You Made a Difference team award - September 2022
September's You Made a Difference team award goes to a team that provides an efficient essential service to our frontline colleagues - the Medical Records team.