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External clinical review and independent investigation into missed opportunities started
The external clinical review panel and the independent investigation team have commenced their work and we are providing updates.
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AI power improves cataract test tool for babies
A device invented by an Addenbrooke’s eye surgeon to detect cataracts in babies is set to be further improved – thanks to artificial intelligence and a team effort with a Cambridgeshire product development consultancy.
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CUH makes major greenhouse gas cuts
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has drastically reduced the use of one of the most harmful greenhouse gases across its hospitals.
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Rare lung collapse disease almost 100 times more common than thought
As many as one in 3,000 people could be carrying a faulty gene that significantly increases their risk of a collapsed lung, according to new estimates from Cambridge researchers. Previous estimates had put this risk closer to one in 200,000 people.
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You Made a Difference - January 2025
A Breast Unit service manager, and a trauma and orthopaedics coordinator are our You Made a Difference award winners for January 2025.
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World-first trial indicates immunosuppression may help treat Parkinson's
An early-stage trial highlights the possibility of using immunosuppression treatments to help people with Parkinson's disease.
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CUH healthcare support workers recognised in national awards
We were delighted to welcome Catherine Morgan, chief nurse for the East of England, to Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) this week to honour two members of our nursing team with the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Award.
Levi’s story: recovering from a traumatic brain injury
Former fitness instructor Levi Rimmer received a serious head injury in a car accident when she was 24 years-old. Her life was saved by the neuro-rehabilitation specialist team at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, whose combined skills have helped Levi rebuild her life.
Nyarai's story: A privilege to be a Cancer CNS
Nyarai Chinyama is a specialist cancer nurse at Addenbrooke’s who looks after patients with stomach and oesophageal cancer, as well as complex non-cancerous tumours.
Improvement in treating brain haemorrhages
A major international trial involving Addenbrooke's has found that surgeons treating a form of brain haemorrhage should replace sections of the skull removed during surgery, rather than carry out reconstruction at a later date.
Pioneering needle-free Covid vaccine begins trials
Volunteers are being recruited to take part in Cambridge trials of a revolutionary new needle-free vaccine - to protect against the virus that causes Covid and related coronaviruses.
Nurse Mel nominated as the ‘public choice’
A neonatal intensive care (NICU) nurse is the latest to be nominated in the “public choice” section of this year’s CUH Annual Awards, run in partnership with the Cambridge Independent newspaper.
New CUH Directions phone app helps patients find the way
Patients have led the way in a project to make it easier to navigate your way around Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals.
Cambridge winners in Microbiology Society awards
Two Addenbrooke’s experts who led the fight against COVID-19 are to be presented with prestigious awards at a major national conference this week.
Rory's story: finding answers by genetic testing
Little Rory Cross is one of only 14 people in the world with Chitayat syndrome, a very rare genetic disease diagnosed only after genome sequencing.
Genomics study diagnoses thousands of children with rare disorders
An Addenbrooke’s consultant is playing a key role in a UK study, revealing genetic causes for rare developmental disorders in 5,500 children and helping to improve diagnosis worldwide.
Wearable tech device to ease Parkinson’s is trialled
Addenbrooke’s has become the first hospital in the world to offer Parkinson’s disease inpatients the chance to try a body-worn device developed in Cambridge and aimed at significantly improving movement - quickly.
Industrial action
The British Medical Association (BMA), British Dental Association (BDA) and Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association (HCSA) have confirmed that industrial action, in the form of strike action, will take place at CUH from 11 to 15 April 2023.
A step closer to precision cancer treatment
Hundreds of patients with breast cancer and advanced prostate cancer could benefit from a breakthrough targeted therapy, after the NHS agreed a landmark commercial deal to roll-out the drug to treat forms of the two most common cancers in England.
Junior doctors’ strike – advice on emergency care at Addenbrooke’s
Addenbrooke’s Hospital is urging the public to only use A&E for serious emergencies and life-threatening situations during the four day strike by junior doctors from 11th to 15th April.
You Made a Difference - February 2023
Our winners of You Made a Difference for February 2023 are a health care assistant and a specialty registrar, emergency assessment unit.
Treating childhood kidney cancer
Cambridge doctors are leading a new ground-breaking research project helping to improve diagnosis and monitoring of 'Wilms tumour' - a type of childhood kidney cancer.
CUH Annual Awards – search on for ‘public’s choice’
The Cambridge Independent newspaper has again teamed up with Cambridge University Hospitals for an annual awards programme that celebrates the amazing achievements of staff.
Medicine for Members: Robotics in surgery - past, present and future
Find out how the robots are used to perform surgeries, transforming care and if they will replace surgeons.
CUH welcomes 12,000th employee
Jess Church, an occupational therapist who had a childhood dream of helping people has become the 12,000th person employed by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Sickle cell under the spotlight
Join us for a day of special events for patients and the public, to raise awareness and support for sickle cell disease on Sunday (26 March) at Addenbrooke's.