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500 patients benefit from Trust’s life-saving robots
Addenbrooke’s three surgical robots have helped specialists carry out nearly 540 lifesaving or life altering operations in the last 12 months.
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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 - March 2021
A dedicated and conscientious staff nurse and an invaluable system administrator are the winners of March’s You Made a Difference awards.
Clear covid mask set for panoramic success
The development of a unique clear facemask designed by the Clinical Engineering Innovation team at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge has passed another major milestone – and will help in the fight against Covid-19.
You Made a Difference team award - March 2021
An incredibly supportive and professional team is the winner of March’s You Made a Difference team award.
National drug trial to prevent deaths after Covid patients leave hospital
A UK-wide study is being launched to reduce the number of people who die in the months following a stay in hospital with Covid-19.
Tea and broccoli help ease menopause
Two capsules a day of a whole food supplement containing fruit, spice, vegetables and the UK’s favourite drink could bring relief to women suffering from the menopause.
Patient story: Paul
Since March 2020, we have completed 317 transplant operations, 195 of which were kidney transplants.
Medicine for Members: What next in the Covid-19 pandemic?
Medicine for Members webinar on "What next in the covid-19 pandemic?" with Dr Ashley Shaw; Prof. Sharon Peacock; and Dr Chris Smith
New tech to test children's eyesight at home
Schoolchildren who have missed out on crucial eye tests during lockdown can now be screened at home using a new digital app.
My CUH Story - Rachael Andrews
This week is Healthcare Science Week. To celebrate, we interviewed Rachael Andrews, design and innovation engineer and clinical scientist at our hospitals.
Blood testing station closure - AN UPDATE
This is an update to advise patients that the blood testing station at Newmarket Road park and ride in Cambridge will now be closed until Monday due to high winds, public safety and repair work.
Covid fighter Effrossyni honoured on women’s day
A doctor from Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge was yesterday (Monday, 9 March) honoured during a high-profile International Women’s Day event for her life-saving work during the Covid-19 lockdown.
CUH celebrates Healthcare Science Week
The week is a chance to celebrate the amazing work of healthcare scientists in our hospitals and the wider NHS.
Vaccination of hospital staff reduces spread of Covid-19
New data from our hospitals suggests a significant drop in the spread of Covid-19 amongst staff following vaccination..
Event for GPs who refer patients to us
We are inviting GPs and Practice staff to a Zoom meeting - Wednesday 3 March 2021 from 18:30 to 20:00.
Rona leads Covid trial starting with tapeworm drug
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is leading a major new trial to discover whether a drug used to treat tapeworms can prevent high risk kidney patients getting Covid-19.
You Made a Difference - February 2021
An always smiling, superstar staff nurse who works in our staff bank, and a lead chaplain who always provides patients and staff with the emotional support they need are the winners of February’s You Made a Difference awards.
Lab grown ‘mini-organs’ used in liver repair breakthrough
Two experts from Addenbrooke’s hospital are part of a pioneering Cambridge team working on ways to repair human organs – by growing replacement parts in a lab.
Plea to leave no uncertainty on organ donation
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is backing a new NHS campaign to urge families to talk about organ donation following research that less than half of adults in England have had the conversation.
Second breakthrough in Covid RECOVERY
A UK study involving Addenbrooke's patients has found that a drug used to treat arthritis reduces the chances of severely ill patients dying from Covid-19.
Biomedical Science Degree Apprentice shares her story on International Day of Women and Girls in Science
It's International Day of Women and Girls in Science and we want you to meet Morgan, one of our medical laboratory assistants, who is doing a Biomedical Science Degree Apprenticeship with us.