Lockdown work wins young scientists top awards
Two young scientists from Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have won coveted prizes in specialist essay writing competitions.
Visiting restrictions to Addenbrooke’s wards eased from today
Visiting will again be permitted on most wards at Addenbrooke’s Hospital from today (Monday 6 July 2020), although some restrictions apply.
Cambridge launches fast-turnaround experimental drug trial to treat Covid-19
Two new treatments which tackle novel aspects of Covid-19 infection are to be tested in an innovative trial which will respond quickly to results from small numbers of patients.
Local hospital outpatients and visitors to wear face coverings from today
From today (Monday 15 June), all outpatients and visitors at Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie Hospitals will be required to wear a face covering when inside the hospital premises. In addition, all clinical and non-clinical staff will also be required to wear a medical grade mask.
New trial seeks to improve survival rates for patients with COVID-19
A new trial is taking place at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge to test whether COVID-19 patients with weak immune systems have a better chance of survival if they are injected with plasma from people who have successfully recovered from the virus.
Cancer study lands Imran Noorani a coveted award
An Addenbrooke’s Hospital clinician scientist has scooped an international award for cutting edge laboratory work that could help patients in their battle against cancer.
Hospital consultants elected to prestigious academy
Two consultants at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have been elected to a prestigious academic body. Dr Helen Firth and Professor Menna Clatworthy are among 50 of the UK’s most prominent biomedical and health scientists to be elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences Fellowship.
Cambridge IVF leads way to restart fertility services
Cambridge IVF has become one of the first clinics in the country to be given the green light to fully restart fertility services – to the huge relief of patients.
New ways of working help keep critically ill patients in touch with families
Staff from Addenbrooke’s Hospital are taking innovative steps to help critically ill patients stay in touch with their loved ones during the coronavirus crisis.
Hospital launches hunt for scrubs super-heroes
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has launched an appeal for scrubs to help supplement existing supplies.
Hospital seeks governors to help it shape the future of healthcare locally
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) is seeking people from all backgrounds and ethnicities who have a passion for healthcare and their local communities to stand for election onto its council of governors.
Nurses invited to find out how genomics is revolutionising healthcare
Nurses and midwives are being invited to attend a one-day free event next week to find out how genomics is revolutionising healthcare.
England’s top nurse applauds unique new recruits
The chief nursing officer for England came to Cambridge today (Wednesday) to congratulate 17 students who are among the first in the country to complete a ground-breaking apprenticeship degree scheme – helping to beat the national nursing shortage.
Winning talk spotlights pioneering fertility study
A young scientist who is part of a team investigating the causes of male infertility has won a prestigious award.
Team effort to beat nursing shortage
Cambridge University Hospitals and Royal Papworth NHS Foundation Trusts are again teaming up to address the national nursing shortage.
Addenbrooke’s stroke team scores an A
Patients attending the stroke services unit at Addenbrooke’s Hospital can be assured they are getting first class care after it scored an A-grade on the national stroke audit.
Depression trial prompts call for funding boost
More needs to be invested in mental health to find new treatments, since around a third of patients do not respond to anti-depressants currently available.
Hospital hosts Singapore surgeons on fact-finding mission
A world-leading team at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge, assisted a group of Singapore clinicians on a two week fact-finding mission about cutting-edge surgery.
Children design new leaflet to help others know what to expect in hospital
Children attending Addenbrooke’s Hospital will now have a better idea of what to expect when they visit – thanks to a new leaflet that has been co-designed by young patients and volunteers.
Flu outbreak at hospital
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), which runs Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie, is asking people not to visit friends and relatives at the hospital unless absolutely necessary, due to increased cases of flu.
Cambridge University Hospitals patients to benefit as more day surgery services offered at Ely
Patients should benefit from reduced waiting times following the announcement that more surgical services are to be provided at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) Day Surgery Unit at Ely.
New inflatable scanner helps children prepare for MRIs
For any child, having an MRI scan to check for illnesses or injuries can be a daunting and scary experience.
Help your hospital manage flu
Cambridge University Hospitals, which runs Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie, is asking people not to visit the hospital unless absolutely necessary, due to increased cases of flu.
Hospital chimney lights up for disability day
The landmark boiler house chimney at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) will turn purple on 03 December as part of the global #purplelightup movement celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD).
Another essential date for job hunters
If you are under the impression it’s mainly doctors and nurses who work at Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals, then think again!