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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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Top honours for pioneering Cambridge doctors
Congratulations to Fiona Gilbert and Miles Parkes who are among 8 Cambridge doctors and professors to be elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Eye surgeon leads landmark UK research
An Addenbrooke’s surgeon is leading a national survey launched today to help shape the future of eye research for the next decade.
Richard Gilbertson elected to the Royal Society
Congratulations to Professor Richard Gilbertson, research lead for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital, now recognised for his scientific excellence by the Royal Society.
Fourth Covid jab gives bigger boost than third dose
Covid vaccine given as a fourth booster jab provides stronger immunity compared to a third booster dose, according to the latest results of a UK study involving Addenbrooke's patients.
Hospitals lift some Covid visiting restrictions
Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals are today reducing some of the visiting restrictions introduced in response to the Covid pandemic.
My CUH story: International Day of the Midwife
Midwife Jessica Walker is involved in training around 100 students in midwifery at the Rosie Hospital, including already qualified nurses, trainee paramedics and university students.
You Made a Difference - March 2022
March's You Made a Difference winners are an exemplary materials controller and a gifted bank midwife.
Severe Covid similar to brain ageing 20 years
A study carried out at Addenbrooke's suggests severe Covid can leave patients with cognitive impairment, similar to the loss sustained between 50 and 70 years of age.
Ugandan delegation visit is another global success
Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge welcomed a high-level delegation from Uganda yesterday including permanent secretary at the Ministry of Health, Dr Diana Atwine.
Big boost for Cambridge 'sponge on a string' cancer test
A multi-million pound trial has been announced to pave the way for the Cytosponge test to become a routine screening programme, to help detect early signs of oesophageal cancer.
Children with IBD to join vital research
Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) will be invited to join the NIHR BioResource in Cambridge, to help vital research into Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
100 children mark genetic testing milestone
More than 100 children with cancer from across the East of England have had their tumours tested by whole genome sequencing at Addenbrookes, to help improve their diagnosis and treatment.
Big genetic study reveals new clues to the causes of cancer
Cambridge analysis of more than 12,000 tumours from NHS patients has found DNA evidence of more than 50 new potential causes of cancer.
Landmark NHS testing and treatment for brain cancer
Brain tumour patients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital are the first in the UK to benefit from personalised treatment using the latest innovations in genomics and cancer research.
Children's Hospital art workshop is stroke of genius
The Cambridge Children’s Hospital project team took over Cambridge Junction for a day for a series of interactive art workshops.
New capsule helps further reduce Covid symptoms
A team of nutritional scientists led by an Addenbrooke’s oncologist has developed a capsule that harnesses the properties of natural ingredients to enhance recovery of patients with long Covid.
Why midwife Izzy is nominated for the Public Choice Award
The Cambridge Independent is taking nominations for our Public Choice Award – and running some heart-warming patient stories.
Hannah's story: Transforming care for young people
14 year old Hannah reports on how the new Cambridge Children's Hospital will transform care for young people living in the east of England.
Eliska is first to join rare disease trial
An Addenbrooke's team is leading a new, national trial to look at the best treatment for vasculitis - and has recruited its first patient, 10 year old Eliska.
Ground-breaking programme puts Yogish and Paul in spotlight
An interventional neuro-radiologist from Addenbrooke’s Hospital and his patient will feature in the final episode of a ground-breaking TV documentary.