New website to support whole new way of caring for children
Cambridge Children’s Hospital has launched a new website in its mission to create a revolutionary new hospital which integrates mental and physical healthcare.
New tech to test children's eyesight at home
School children who have missed out on crucial eye tests during lockdown can now be screened using a new app’ developed by Cambridge experts.
Blood testing station closed until Monday
Patients are advised that the blood testing station at Newmarket Road Park and Ride in Cambridge will now be closed until Monday due to high winds, for public safety and repair work.
Covid fighter Effrossyni honoured on women’s day
A doctor from Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge was yesterday (Monday) honoured during a high-profile International Women’s Day event for her life-saving work during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Vaccination of hospital staff reduces spread of Covid-19
New data from Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge suggests a significant drop in the spread of Covid-19 amongst staff following vaccination.
High risk Cambridgeshire kidney patients join clinical trial to see if a tapeworm drug can boost protection from Covid-19
Cambridgeshire kidney patients are being invited to join a clinical trial to investigate if the drug niclosamide, usually used to treat tapeworms, can prevent Covid-19 infection in vulnerable, high risk kidney patients and reduce the number of people who become seriously ill or die.
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.
Artificial Intelligence Covid breakthrough will save lives
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) and the University of Cambridge are spearheading a new way of rapidly diagnosing Covid-19 in hospital, which speeds up the correct medical intervention and helps save lives.
Expert international team appointed to design Cambridge Children’s Hospital
The project design team who will draw up plans for Cambridge Children’s Hospital has been announced.
New service launched to transport sick babies and children
A new service to transport very sick babies and children within the East of England will launch on 7 April.
Orthopaedic surgeon Vikas honoured with top award
An Addenbrooke’s surgeon who specialises in hip and knee surgery has won a prestigious award for his innovative research.
Honour for expert who set up early testing for Covid-19
An infectious diseases consultant who rapidly set up a unique Covid testing lab in the very early days of the pandemic has been recognised in the New Year Honours list 2021.
Magnetic ball toys – a warning to parents
In the run-up to Christmas, doctors at Addenbrooke’s Hospital have issued a warning to parents about the dangers of magnetic ball toys.
Brainbow Zooms ahead with Christmas event
Young Addenbrooke’s Hospital patients are to have a cracking Christmas event this year, despite the pandemic.
Emergency operation outcomes praised in new report
Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge is one of four in England and Wales with the lowest death rate following a specialist emergency procedure, says a new report.
Three new artists in residence at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus
Cambridge Biomedical Campus (CBC) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Blandy, Andrea Cockerton and Hannah Jane Walker as Artists-in-Residence from November 2020.
Addenbrooke’s becomes first regional centre to offer CAR-T cell treatment for cancer patients
Addenbrooke’s Hospital has become the first in the east of England to offer revolutionary CAR-T cell treatment to some of its cancer patients.
Cambridge hospital is first in UK to use single use scope
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has started using the world’s first disposable version of a medical instrument that plays a vital role in diagnosing and treating diseases of the small intestine.
Top tech prize win for Cambridge partners
A machine learning tool that enables doctors to develop their own models for treating cancer patients more quickly has scooped a top prize in the Health Tech Newspaper (HTN) Awards 2020.
Marathon volunteering effort earns badges of honour
Volunteers who have clocked up an incredible 5,500 hours helping Cambridge’s Addenbrooke’s Hospital in its fight against Covid-19 have been formally recognised for their efforts.
‘Surgeons’ series concludes with high-risk dilemmas
Weighing up the risks of an operation versus the impact of not treating patients at all is a daily balancing act for surgeons at Royal Papworth and Addenbrooke’s hospitals in Cambridge.
Essence of lockdown captured in hospital exhibition
The incredible outpouring of creativity seen during the Covid-19 lockdown has been captured in a thought-provoking exhibition at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Prepare for tension in third 'Surgeons' episode
There is no room for error in two cutting-edge operations filmed at Addenbrooke’s and Royal Papworth hospitals in Cambridge for the next episode of the BBC Two documentary, ‘Surgeons: At the Edge of Life’.
Study reveals differences in patterns of prostate cancer treatment in England
There are widespread differences in the way hospitals across the country treat men with prostate cancer.