Home in a day after robotic cancer surgery
A surgical robot at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge is helping to cure patients with prostate cancer, enabling them to go home less than 24 hours after surgery.
Mission to eliminate hepatitis C on target
A team led by Addenbrooke's Hospital is on track to eliminate the deadly virus hepatitis C from the east of England by 2025, with targets now reached in Wisbech in Cambridgeshire and Grays in Essex.
World-first in medical training powered by hologram patients
Medical students at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge are the first in the world to experience a new way of learning, using the latest in mixed reality holographic patients.
A new pioneering clinic launches to treat reversible form of dementia
Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge has launched a ground-breaking, multidisciplinary clinic to help identify and treat people with a frequently misunderstood condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).
Brain cancer care at Addenbrooke’s awarded centre of excellence status
Addenbrooke’s hospital is part of six NHS brain cancer centres to be awarded excellence status by the Tessa Jowell Brain Cancer Mission.
Addenbrooke’s emergency doctor volunteers in Ukraine - 10 years ago he fled Syria as a medical student
An Addenbrooke’s emergency doctor, who fled Syria as a medical student in 2012, has just returned from Ukraine where he helped treat those fleeing from the war.
New genomic testing provides vital diagnosis for severely ill babies
More than a third of severely sick babies referred for rapid whole genome sequencing receive vital genetic diagnosis in latest study across the East of England.
Hand clinic offers another treatment for arthritis sufferers
The Ely Hand Clinic, run by Addenbrooke’s Hospital, is offering an additional type of treatment for patients with arthritic pain in their thumbs.
Eye surgeon leads landmark UK research
An Addenbrooke’s surgeon is leading a national survey to help shape the future of eye research for the next decade.
Fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose provides stronger immunity boost than third dose, shows study run in East of England
COVID-19 vaccines given as fourth doses in the UK offer excellent boosting immunity protection, according to the latest results from a nationwide NIHR-supported study.
Ugandan delegation visit to Addenbrookes is another global success
Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge welcomed a high-level delegation from Uganda on Thurs 29 April, including permanent secretary at the Ministry of Health, Dr Diana Atwine.
Insights from Clozapine Clinic shared in world first study
CPFT’s innovative service for people with schizophrenia is highlighted in a new book recently published, exploring service users’ lived experiences and health challenges.
UK health data survey finds broad public support for controlled NHS data sharing
Researchers at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) and the University of Cambridge have published results from a national survey of public opinion on sharing health data to support clinical care and research.
Largest study of whole genome sequencing data reveals new clues to causes of cancer
DNA analysis of thousands of tumours from NHS patients has found a ‘treasure trove’ of clues about the causes of cancer, with genetic mutations providing a personal history of the damage and repair processes each patient has been through.
More than 100 children with cancer across the East of England benefit from whole genome sequencing
In a significant milestone, more than 100 children with cancer from across the East of England have had their tumours tested by whole genome sequencing (WGS), and interpreted by scientists in the NHS Genomic Medicine Service at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), to help confirm their diagnosis and improve outcomes.
Cambridge pilots landmark treatment for brain cancer
Brain tumour patients at Addenbrooke’s Hospital are the first in the UK to benefit from personalised treatment using the latest advances in genomics and targeted therapies through the Minderoo Precision Brain Tumour Programme (MPBTP).
New capsule helps further reduce Covid symptoms
A team of nutritional scientists led by an Addenbrooke’s oncologist has developed a capsule that harnesses the properties of natural ingredients to enhance recovery of patients with long Covid.
CPFT joins pioneering trial for schizophrenia treatment
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) is one of five NHS sites to run the UK’s first clinical trial to investigate a potential new anticonvulsant treatment for schizophrenia.
Ground-breaking programme puts Yogish and Paul in spotlight
An interventional neuro-radiologist from Addenbrooke’s Hospital and his patient will feature in the final episode of a ground-breaking TV documentary.
Virus conference sparks call for routine baby tests
Developing a vaccine against a virus that is the leading infectious cause of deafness and intellectual disability in children is critical. Until then, raising public awareness and routine screening of newborns is vital to prevent potentially devastating complications of infection.
New documentary - immersive experience for doctor and patient
An Addenbrooke’s oncologist and her patient will feature in the latest episode of a ground-breaking documentary at 8pm, Wednesday 23 March.
Conference shines spotlight on little-known virus - human cytomegalovirus
A consultant who was awarded a British Empire Medal for his services to the NHS during the Covid-19 pandemic is raising awareness of a lesser-known virus.
Largest ever study on traumatic brain injury highlights global inequality in treatment and causes
Neurosurgery experts from Cambridge have led the largest ever study examining the surgical management of traumatic brain injuries, highlighting regional inequalities in major causes and treatment of injuries.
CUH appoints new non-executive director
Professor Ian Jacobs has been appointed as a non-executive director of Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH), which runs Addenbrooke’s and The Rosie hospitals.
Study shows how inflammation affects cognitive performance in people with depression
Research with Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) has found that inflammation may influence cognitive problems for people with depression, highlighting a new target to improve treatment.