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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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Surgery series shines spotlight on Addenbrooke’s
A BBC TV series that gives a unique insight into the world-class surgery undertaken at Addenbrooke’s Hospital launches next week.
Artificial pancreas trial success for type 2 diabetes
More than twenty Addenbrooke's patients have helped Cambridge scientists successfully trial an artificial pancreas for people living with type 2 diabetes.
Genomic testing reveals new non-cancerous tumour gene mutation
By genome sequencing a young child’s tumour, doctors at Addenbrooke's have discovered a new gene mutation which is benign and doesn't requiring cancer treatment.
Plans for children’s hospital progress for 2023
Plans for the East of England’s first specialist children’s hospital have reached another milestone, as the second stage of its business case - the Outline Business Case (OBC) - is submitted for the project.
New Year MBE for services to Covid research
Congratulations to Beth Blane, awarded an MBE for services to pathogen genome sequencing and her role in helping to track Covid variants during the pandemic.
New Year honour for pioneering research
Congratulations to Professor Krishna Chatterjee, a consultant endocrinologist at Addenbrooke's - awarded a CBE in the King's New Year Honours for his groundbreaking work on endocrine disorders.
First UK proton beam therapy trial for breast cancer
A UK trial is underway to test the benefits of proton beam therapy for certain patients with breast cancer, led by Professor Charlotte Coles, an oncology consultant at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
You Made a Difference team award - December 2022
December's You Made a Difference team award goes to a hard-working team with a huge range of skills that provides many services to the Trust - the Physician’s Assistants team.
You Made a Difference - December 2022
Our winners of You Made a Difference for December 2022 are a ward clerk and a procurement manager.
New Year MBE for services to child mental health
Congratulations to Dr Isobel Heyman, a psychiatrist and leading consultant on the Cambridge Children’s Hospital project - awarded an MBE for her outstanding contribution to child and adolescent mental health services.
Christmas wonderland for children’s cancer service
Brainbow, the Addenbrooke’s-based rehabilitation service for children and young people with brain tumours, teamed up with Lapland UK to give families a winter wonderland Christmas party.
Supplement advice for New Year vegans
An expert group co-founded by an Addenbrooke’s clinician has issued a “cautionary message” to those thinking of moving to a plant-based diet this January.
Technique to prevent relapse in breast cancer patients
Cambridge scientists have managed to identify and kill breast cancer cells that evade standard treatments in a new study.
Hospitals’ foodbank collections are Christmas crackers!
Christmas will be a little brighter for visitors to two foodbanks in Cambridgeshire thanks to the generosity of staff at Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals.
Rosie leads research to tackle domestic abuse
The Rosie is one of three hospitals in the UK taking part in research to assess how specialist maternity support can help those experiencing domestic violence and abuse.
Drive-through blood tests – hours reduced
Addenbrooke’s Hospital is advising that its drive-through blood testing service at Cambridge’s Newmarket Road park and ride will be operating to reduced hours tomorrow (Friday 16 Dec).
Millions pledged for newborn genetic testing
The government has announced £105 million in funding to speed up diagnosis of rare genetic diseases in newborns, potentially resulting in life-saving interventions for thousands of babies.
Online platform to check for prostate cancer risk
Cambridge scientists have created an online tool for predicting an individual’s risk of developing prostate cancer, to enable more targeted testing, treatment and early diagnosis.
Rise in patients cared for at home on ‘virtual’ wards
More than 40 Addenbrooke’s patients have swapped a stay in hospital in the last month, for care at home - provided by a new virtual ward with 24hr, 7 days a week remote medical monitoring and supported by a dedicated nursing team.
Drug to treat liver disease could prevent Covid
Using lab grown 'mini-organs' and donated human organs, researchers in Cambridge have found that a common drug used to treat liver disease could prevent Covid infection.