Friendly gut bacteria speeds long Covid recovery
Two capsules a day containing a scientifically chosen blend of natural ingredients could help patients suffering from long Covid, says a major UK study.
Surgeons’ last episode is rare insight into trauma care
Viewers who tune into BBC Two’s ‘Surgeons: At the Edge of Life’ at 9pm tomorrow (Thursday 16 Dec) will get a rare glimpse behind the scenes of Addenbrooke’s busy emergency department.
Children’s service to monitor Omicron impact
The impact of the Covid variant Omicron is being monitored by a new service at Addenbrooke’s Hospital helping with the treatment of children in the region with long Covid.
Surgeons face life-changing challenges in episode five
The penultimate episode of BBC Two’s ‘Surgeons: At the Edge of Life’ shows theatre teams taking on two life changing challenges – one that will enable a pensioner to swallow again, and another to save a young mother’s sight.
Thousands to be awarded the Covid Star
Cambridge University Hospitals is thanking all its staff, partners and volunteers who worked though the pandemic with a specially designed Covid Star award.
Ethical application of AI aims to improve patient care and treatment
Cambridge University Hospitals and Sensyne, the ethical clinical AI company, have announced a new partnership to harness AI (artificial intelligence) and machine learning to drive ethical research into better health care.
Call for 12-16 year olds to take part in Covid vaccine trial
Young volunteers from Cambridgeshire are to be given a second dose of Covid vaccine as part of a UK wide trial being run at Addenbrooke's Hospital.
New specialist service to benefit critically ill patients
Critically ill patients who need to be cared for at different hospitals throughout the east of England are to benefit from a new specialist transfer service this winter.
BBC Two Surgeons – tension builds in episode three
The risks are high and pressure mounts in tomorrow's (Thursday’s) 9pm episode of BBC Two’s ‘Surgeons: At the Edge of Life’, filmed at Cambridge’s Royal Papworth and Addenbrooke’s hospitals.
Trust tastes double success in health awards
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust scored a double success at last week's coveted Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards.
New regional obesity service to offer vital support
Addenbrooke’s hospital is to become a new regional centre to treat children with obesity and provide support for families
Surgeons programme returns to Cambridge hospitals
BBC Two’s ‘Surgeons: At the Edge of Life’ returns to Cambridge’s two world-famous hospitals at 9pm tomorrow (Thursday 18 Nov) for another insight into life-saving work within their busy theatres.
Patients contribute to DNA research to help diagnose and treat rare disease
A pilot study of rare undiagnosed diseases involved analysing the genes of 4,660 people from 2,183 families, including hundreds of patients from Addenbrooke’s hospital. Whole genome sequencing proved to be a better way to diagnose rare diseases than usual genomic testing methods.
TV documentary showcases cutting-edge surgery
Cambridge’s two world-renowned hospitals are to feature in a second series of a BBC Two programme that follows the extraordinary work of surgical teams.
Children with cancer treated at Addenbrooke's shown to benefit from whole genome sequencing
A pilot study of 36 children treated at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has shown that whole genome sequencing can give a more accurate diagnosis or reveal new treatment options.
CUH professor wins top prize for ground-breaking research into cancer
Professor Serena Nik-Zainal has been announced as the winner of the 2021 Foulkes Foundation Academy of Medical Sciences Medal for her ground-breaking research into personalised and more effective treatments for cancer patients.
Large-scale genetic study reveals new clues for the shared origins of irritable bowel syndrome and mental health disorders
An international study of more than 50,000 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has revealed that IBS symptoms may be caused by the same biological processes as conditions such as anxiety. The research highlights the close relationship between brain and gut health and paves the way for development of new treatments.
Call for 10,000 in the UK to take part in international breast cancer study
Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge is leading the UK arm of a large international study, to test out a more personalised way to screen for breast cancer and detect it sooner.
New technology leads to significant carbon savings at CUH
Cambridge University Hospitals is helping the NHS lead the fight against climate change with ground-breaking new technology designed to cut carbon emissions.
Paralympian runner and TV star Jonnie Peacock praises new children’s ambulance service
Jonnie Peacock, gold-medal winning sprinter and Strictly Come Dancing contestant, has given his support to a specialist ambulance service for babies and children as it launches 24/7 in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
Early designs submitted for new children's hospital
Building the region’s first dedicated children’s hospital at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) took another step forward this week when early designs were submitted to Cambridge City Council.
Nurses join Covid survivor for world premiere
Addenbrooke’s nurses are to attend the world premiere of a unique choral piece based on diaries they wrote for a Covid patient while he fought for his life in intensive care.
Patients’ fragmented memories inspire Phil’s book
A hospital chaplain who spent hours chatting to patients with dementia was so moved - he turned their memories into poetry.
Ely hand clinic treats patients closer to home
Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge has opened a new hand clinic in Ely, enabling hundreds of East Cambridgeshire patients a year to be treated closer to home
New research to target advanced oesophagogastic cancer
An Addenbrooke’s doctor is leading a trial to find improved treatments for patients with advanced oesophagogastric (OG) cancer.