Robotic surgery for prostate cancer can help more patients says RCS
Many more patients could benefit from procedures like the robotic surgery operation for prostate cancer offered at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH), a report from Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) highlights today.
CUH shortlisted for patient safety award
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has been shortlisted for the CHKS Top Hospitals programme patient safety award 2014.
The rise of diabetes in pregnancy – how midwifery is responding to the call
For diabetes midwife specialist Kerry Stubbington, managing diabetes in pregnancy is all about education. “We can’t be a nanny state and control people’s eating and exercise levels directly. But we can put the information out there, show them how to administer self care, and hope the results are positive.”
Europe’s first clinic for rare cancers to be held at CUH Addenbrooke’s
A UK wide team of experts in rare cancers is due to meet at CUH Addenbrooke’s hospital in Cambridge next week for the first clinic of its kind in Europe.
‘Call the Midwife’ gets some professional help from The Rosie
A real-life midwife has been describing how she delivered one of the first babies to appear on the hit BBC TV series Call the Midwife.
Cambridge medical research hub launched by Government
The Department of Health today announced the launch of the NIHR BioResource, headquartered at Cambridge University Hospitals, a key part of the Government’s commitment to life sciences.
The Cambridge ‘Medical’ Science Festival
Cambridge Hospitals (CUH) in partnership with the Cambridge Science Festival is proud to welcome visitors to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC) to explore some of the life-changing medical research conducted in Cambridge.
Kidney cancer rates up by 30 per cent in last decade
Kidney cancer rates have soared by 30 per cent since the early 2000s according to the latest figures published* by Cancer Research UK today (Thursday).
A spoonful of storytelling helps the medicine go down
It has been shown that play and distraction can significantly improve a poorly child’s hospital experience and a new initiative from Starlight Children’s Foundation and Heinz will soon bring a big dose of fun and laughter to young patients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
New national training programme takes enhanced A&E skills out to patients
People who suffer life-threatening injuries will benefit by being treated by a new type of doctor specialising in critical care in the out-of-hospital environment, thanks to a partnership between Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) and medical charity Magpas Helimedix.
Road closures on Addenbrooke's site from next week
To enable the installation of a large (600 mm) water main on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus that serves the site and national water network, it will be necessary to undertake a series of access road closures on the western side of the campus.
Cambridge study of peanut allergy therapy shows 84 per cent success
A new therapy for peanut allergy has been successful in the majority of the 99 children who took part in a trial conducted by researchers at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.
Sound advice for child tinnitus sufferers
Next week (February 3rd to 7th) is Tinnitus Awareness Week. Read about how children in the region suffering from the condition are being helped by Consultant Audiologist Dr David Baguley and his team at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.
Top British retailer sets up shop at CUH Addenbrooke’s
Work has begun on building a new M&S Simply Food store at Addenbrooke’s hospital in Cambridge.
CUH and council partners take ‘Action On Energy’
The Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) sustainability team and Council partners will roll out the Action on Energy scheme next week, in the hope of inspiring staff, patients and visitors to ‘Think Green’ and make better energy choices.
Funds through fitness: CEO kicks off 10,000 burpees for the CUH stroke unit
Addenbrooke’s CEO Dr Keith McNeil will perform the first of 10,000 burpees – a military-inspired strength and agility exercise – to raise money for the Trust’s stroke rehabilitation unit.
Addenbrooke’s staff send a Christmas gift to the Philippines
Staff at Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals in Cambridge have raised thousands of pounds to support people affected by November's devastating Typhoon in the Philippines.
Addenbrooke’s ‘Our Way Awards’ honours specialist nurse
An oncology nurse specialist was named the ‘You Made A Difference Annual Winner’ at Addenbrooke’s hospital this week.
Festive playmates line up to visit Children’s Ward
A stream of special visitors is lined up to visit the Children’s Ward at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge this Christmas.
Cambridge brain injury partnership is launched
A Cambridge healthcare partnership set up to develop technologies to help brain-injured patients was officially launched on Friday.
Women urged to get their older men ‘AAA’ checked
Women who have male relatives over the age of 65 are being urged to encourage them to go for a screening test which could save their lives.
The Rosie extension is completed
The Rosie Maternity Hospital in Cambridge is celebrating the completion of Phase II of its renovation, which offers state of the art facilities for women experiencing difficulty in childbirth.
New road drives Cambridge to top spot for biomedical research
A new road opened today (Monday) on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, marking another milestone in transforming the Addenbrooke’s site into the world’s leading centre for biomedical research, education and patient care.
Volunteers give Addenbrooke’s ‘10 out of 10’
Volunteers at Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals have given their experience full marks. In the annual satisfaction survey of volunteers, all of those contacted said they would recommend volunteering at Cambridge University Hospitals.
New plans for hospital, hotel and education complex published
Cambridge residents and businesses are invited to attend a consultation event next Thursday (December 5) about plans to create a hospital, hotel and education complex on the Addenbrooke’s Hospital site.