CUH begins ground-breaking genetic screening for newborn babies
Dozens of babies at the Rosie hospital have begun to be tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study.
Hospital prosthetics service moves to high-tech new home
An Addenbrooke’s service that offers vital support for amputees and others officially opened on the 23rd Sept at a high-tech new home after nearly quarter of a century at the hospital.
New state-of-the-art radiotherapy equipment benefiting patients in the East
Cancer patients undergoing treatment at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital’s NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) and Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) are benefiting from a new type of radiotherapy which reduces treatment time whilst increasing accuracy and patient comfort.
Team’s hip replacement surgery invention is set to be world first
Technology which is the first of its kind in the world and could transform the future of hip replacement surgery is being pioneered by a team of experts in Cambridge.
Football match is most important in decades
An event billed as “the most important game of football since 1863” and supported by clinicians at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, will take place at Cambridge’s Parker’s Piece on Sunday, 1 September 2024.
Cambridge Children’s Hospital moves ahead as plans for new hospital approved by ministers
Major milestone for first specialist children’s hospital in the East of England.
Global spotlight on Cambridge heart trial
A landmark trial undertaken by Cambridge researchers, which may help prevent patients from having repeat heart attacks, will be presented at the largest cardiology conference globally.
New TV series sees surgeon carry out complex facial surgery after e-scooter incident
A leading Addenbrooke’s surgeon performed a complex operation following an e-scooter incident, in a powerful new TV series on treatments to the face, neck and head.
New film highlights the importance of kidney research
Patients and staff from Addenbrooke’s are helping a national research charity raise awareness of kidney disease with a powerful new video.
AI cuts waiting times for cancer patients in NHS first
Artificial intelligence developed by and for the NHS at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge is reducing the amount of time cancer patients wait for radiotherapy treatment.
Leading artist powers creativity at new children’s hospital
A world-renowned artist is helping to shape how the region’s first children’s hospital will look and feel – putting creativity at the heart of the new building.
Cambridge winners in Microbiology Society awards
Two Addenbrooke’s experts who led the fight against COVID-19 are to be presented with prestigious awards at a major national conference this week.
New CUH Directions phone app helps patients find the way
Patients have led the way in a project to make it easier to navigate your way around Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals.
High-tech device to ease Parkinson’s is trialled
Addenbrooke’s has become the first hospital in the world to offer Parkinson’s disease inpatients the chance to try a body-worn device developed in Cambridge and aimed at significantly improving movement - quickly.
Junior doctors’ strike – advice on emergency care at Addenbrooke’s
Addenbrooke’s Hospital is urging the public to only use A&E for serious emergencies and life-threatening situations during the four day strike by junior doctors (11th – 14th April).
Nurse improves quality of care for Lewy body dementia with research
CPFT community nurse Allison Bentley specialises in Lewy body dementia research and has been improving quality of care and knowledge for staff, patients and carers with her studies.
Cambridge ‘REVERT’ dementia clinic in international spotlight
Thirty-six people who feared they may be suffering from dementia have received life-changing surgery since the opening of a new clinic at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, an international conference will hear on Monday (13 March).
Community nursing team shares their first research experience
Area Nursing Manager Nicola Zolnhofer has published an article for the Royal College of Nursing highlighting her team’s experience of their first community research study.
Addenbrooke’s nurse flies to Turkey earthquake zone
An Addenbrooke’s emergency department nurse deployed to Turkey with the UK International Search and Rescue team (UKISAR) has told of their mission to save lives in the earthquake zone – and the terror of after-shocks.
Skills for life: National Apprenticeship Week
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust says...we’re sharing the stories of some of our apprentices as part of National Apprenticeship Week — and celebrating the positive impact they make to staff and patients at our hospitals.
Hospital’s volunteer army is on mission to swell ranks!
Addenbrooke’s Hospital – which like many other trusts said farewell to dedicated volunteers due to COVID-19 – has launched a major recruitment drive.
New genetic testing clinic for children with hearing loss
A new clinic at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is using genetic testing to help improve the treatment and care of children with hearing loss.
Construction and recruitment on track for new theatres
Three new operating theatres are on target to open this summer at Addenbrooke's Hospital to help ease waiting lists for routine orthopaedic operations – such as knee and hip replacements. Construction work on the site started last year and is progressing well, alongside a large recruitment drive for staff.
Surgeons’ operations are race against time
Addenbrooke’s Hospital performs 20,000 planned operations a year – and at 9pm on Wednesday (25 Jan) BBC Two viewers will have the opportunity to see two of the most technically demanding.
Supplement advice for New Year vegans
An expert group co-founded by an Addenbrooke’s clinician has issued a “cautionary message” to those thinking of moving to a plant-based diet this January.