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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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Epilepsy drug could help prevent stroke
Addenbrooke's patient Bob Petch is on a trial to see if a drug used to treat epilepsy could help prevent stroke in people whose arteries show signs of atherosclerosis – furring of the arteries.
Increase in ambulances for critically unwell children
A specialist ambulance service for critically unwell children, run by Cambridge University Hospitals, has been extended into Essex, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire from today.
You Made a Difference team award - March 2022
March's You Made a Difference team award goes to a remarkable, dedicated and inspiring team - the transfer practitioners for adult critical care.
Virus conference sparks call for routine baby tests
Developing a vaccine against a virus that is the leading infectious cause of deafness and intellectual disability in children is critical. Until then, raising public awareness and routine screening of newborns is vital to prevent potentially devastating complications of infection.
Service named as regional centre for intestinal rehabilitation
A specialist commissioning review by National Health Service England has formally designated the Cambridge Centre for Intestinal Rehabilitation and Transplant (CamCIRT) as a regional centre to manage patients.
You Made a Difference - February 2022
An inspirational and enthusiastic diabetes educator who is unfailingly helpful with a passion for her job; and a quietly courageous and discretely tenacious lead nurse who goes above and beyond, are the winners of February’s You Made a Difference awards.
Pioneering prostate treatment to be rolled out across England
Addenbrooke's patients are amongst the first to benefit from a new NHS treatment to reduce an enlarged prostate without complex surgery.
Documentary is immersive experience for doctor and patient
An Addenbrooke’s oncologist and her patient will feature in the latest episode of a ground-breaking documentary at 8pm tomorrow.
Conference shines spotlight on little-known virus
A consultant who was awarded a British Empire Medal for his services to the NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic is raising awareness of a lesser known virus.
Consultant Adrian is voted college president-elect
An emergency medicine consultant at Addenbrooke's hospital has been appointed as the next president of The Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM).
My CUH story: Helping patients with eating disorders
Becky Hartley shares her experiences as a specialist dietician in eating disorders, a new role at Addenbrooke's to help patients in their recovery.
Largest study on traumatic brain injury reveals global inequalities
Neurosurgery experts from Cambridge have led the largest ever study examining the surgical management of traumatic brain injuries, highlighting global inequalities in causes and treatment.
Planning permission granted for Cambridge Children’s Hospital
A children's hospital for the region takes another step forward as planning permission is granted for its early designs and floor plans.
Medicine for Members: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - research into brain - gut interaction
Find out what the connectivity is between anxiety - irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and the approaches to treatment.
My CUH story: Cancer nurse specialist
An oncology specialist nurse at Addenbrooke’s has spoken of her love for her work – even though it involves following patients on some of the toughest journeys.
Our healthcare science staff take the spotlight
A dozen healthcare scientists today share their careers, skills and inspiration as part of a week of events at Addenbrooke’s celebrating their role in the hospital.
New hope for treatment of infant cancer
Cambridge researchers have made a breakthrough in understanding a type of leukaemia in infants, which has baffled doctors for decades and limited improvements in treatment.
CUH Together: The war in Ukraine
The Addenbrooke's chimney is being lit up this week in the colours of the Ukrainian flag, as an expression of solidarity and support for all those caught up in the conflict.
Alisha's story: Making a dream into reality
Born at The Rosie at just 24 weeks, Alisha is now 16 years old and passionate about the new Cambridge Children’s Hospital and making it a reality.
CUH appoints new non-executive director
Professor Ian Jacobs has been appointed as a non-executive director of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), which runs Addenbrooke’s and The Rosie hospitals.