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Dr Grace Nisbet, consultant anaesthesiologist at CUH, operating machinery in an operating theatre

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.

11 Apr 2025, 3 p.m.
Professor Stefan Marciniak in his lab

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.

10 Apr 2025, 5 p.m.
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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.

10 Apr 2025, 2:30 p.m.
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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.

7 Apr 2025, noon
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Updates on external reviews into orthopaedic surgeon

Where to find the latest updates on the orthopaedic surgeon external reviews.

5 Apr 2025, 11:59 p.m.
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Cambridge global health charity appoints new chair

Cambridge Global Health Partnerships (CGHP), which draws many of its members from Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH), has appointed a new Chair.

4 Apr 2025, 2:43 p.m.
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AI research could accelerate coeliac diagnosis

Researchers have developed an AI tool that could help pathologists to diagnose coeliac disease from biopsy samples.

27 Mar 2025, 1 p.m.
Simona and her orthoptics department colleagues. Simona is standing in the centre holding her You Made a Difference certificate.

You Made a Difference - December 2024

An orthoptic assistant who was the backbone of the department, and a nurse specialist for benign gynaecology and menopause are our You Made a Difference award winners for December.

25 Mar 2025, 2:30 p.m.
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Trust consultant honoured with Arnold Adolf Berthold award

An Addenbrooke’s honorary consultant who has won top accolades for his cutting-edge work has just been presented with another.

25 Mar 2025, 10:05 a.m.
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Further update on paediatric orthopaedic surgery

Statement from CUH Chief Executive, Roland Sinker

24 Mar 2025, 4:30 p.m.
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Double win for Cambridge researchers at national impact awards

The capsule sponge team and Dr Nuru Noor from the PROFILE trial team both won awards as part of the first ever NIHR Impact Prizes.

21 Mar 2025, 10 a.m.
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Ultra-powerful MRI study offers hope for people with hard-to-treat epilepsy

A more detailed imaging technique could allow more people to benefit from potentially curative epilepsy surgery.

21 Mar 2025, 1 a.m.
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Medicine for Members: CUH virtual ward – improving out of hospital care through digital

Find out how the virtual ward works, its evolution, the collaboration of digital innovation and clinical expertise and future plans.

19 Mar 2025, 6:30 p.m.
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Doctor who shapes worldwide trauma care wins lifetime award

An Addenbrooke’s doctor who has worked on the frontline of emergency care for more than three decades – and is described as the architect of the East of England trauma network - has won a prestigious lifetime achievement award for his work.

17 Mar 2025, 4:14 p.m.
Pituitary Surgery: Top 10 Priorities" outlines key patient concerns before, during, and after surgery. Topics include diagnosis delays, surgical advancements, mental health impact, post-surgery care, and endocrine function. Art by Jenny Leonard.

First global pituitary study gives patients voice on research

Researchers from Cambridge and London have completed a study that is a world first of its kind and gives patients an important voice on future priorities.

17 Mar 2025, noon
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New technology platform for clinical trials launches at CUH

A technology platform which allows researchers to spend more time on clinical research rather than data entry, is being used for the first time in a clinical trial at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH).

17 Mar 2025, 11:37 a.m.
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Pioneering brain implant study aims to treat severe alcohol and drug addiction

A new study will explore if a widely used neurosurgery technique could help to treat people with severe addiction.

17 Mar 2025, 9 a.m.
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CUH appoints a new Non-Executive Director

Mr John Crompton has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), which runs Addenbrooke’s and The Rosie hospitals.

11 Mar 2025, 3:39 p.m.
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Preparation work begins on Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital site

Pre-construction works are underway to start preparing the site for the build of Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital, the specialist hospital for the East of England.

11 Mar 2025, 1 p.m.
Dr Ellie Atkins

Trainee surgeon scoops coveted award

An Addenbrooke’s doctor who is in the final stages of training to become a vascular surgeon has been given a prestigious award for her research.

6 Mar 2025, 10:54 a.m.