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.
Increased children’s ambulance service keeps youngsters closer to home in east of England
Ambulances kitted with life-support machines and staffed by highly-qualified medics will transfer sick children and babies into intensive-care wards, in a new 24/7 service being provided by Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH).
Nuru is royally rewarded for research success
An Addenbrooke’s Hospital doctor has won a prestigious award from the Royal College of Physicians for his work in gastroenterology and clinical trials.
Cancer drug could help recovery from heart attack
Researchers at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge have found that a cancer drug could improve the recovery of heart attack patients, by targeting the immune system.
New gene therapy trial to help restore sight
A team from Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge is leading research into new treatments which could help reverse hereditary blindness.
Hospital spread of Covid-19 mainly patient to patient
Most patients who caught Covid-19 while in hospital were infected by other patients, not staff, a Cambridge study finds.
AI to speed up dementia diagnosis
Artificial intelligence helps Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge to rapidly diagnose early signs of dementia.
Cambridge University Hospitals appoints new non-executive director
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of Rohan Sivanandan as a non-executive director.
Rare disease network is first of its kind
Hospitals in Cambridge and Glasgow have been chosen to lead the nation’s fight against a rare genetic lung disease – making the team the first of its kind and increasing the chances of patients getting the right treatment faster.
Cambridge award winners in AI innovation
Ground-breaking AI projects involving Addenbrooke's hospital have won prestigious new funding awards.
Now hospital volunteers are chart toppers
St John Ambulance volunteers who stepped in to help Addenbrooke’s during the pandemic have notched up the second highest number of hours donated in the country.
Another life-saving treatment discovered for Covid-19
One year on from its first breakthrough, the Recovery trial has found another life-saving treatment to prevent Covid deaths. The UK-wide trial has been running at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) throughout the pandemic, involving hundreds of Addenbrooke's patients.
Unit named in honour of transplant pioneer Sir Roy
Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge has named its specialist transplant unit after a former surgeon who became an international giant in the field.
First of five new hospital wards opens to patients at Addenbrooke’s
A newly built 20-bed ward has opened at Addenbrooke’s in Cambridge, as part of a large-scale development to increase the hospital’s capacity.