Hospital volunteers sign up for another year
St John Ambulance volunteers, who stepped in to help at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge during the pandemic, have signed up to give another year of support.
Rare tumour team wins world class status
A Cambridge team dedicated to treating patients with rare tumours has today (Wed 2 June) been named as an official centre of excellence – making it one of just a handful across the world.
Logo tribute helps Joshua’s memory live on
A nationally renowned rehabilitation service for children with brain tumours is to formally recognise a local charity which supports it – and help the memory of a much-loved teenager to live on.
Double plea to families to talk on organ donation
A year on from the law around organ donation changing in England, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is urging people to talk to their families about organ donation.
World-first Covid vaccine booster study
Volunteers from the East of England will soon be able to receive a third ‘booster’ Covid-19 vaccine as part of a new clinical trial launching this week.
Cambridge IVF offers fertility support to more families
A leading fertility clinic has expanded to offer services to more patients.
Catherine takes chair at global health partnership
A woman who was awarded an OBE for her services to British foreign policy has taken over as chair of Cambridge Global Health Partnerships (CGHP).
Changes in visiting at Addenbrooke's and The Rosie
Given the falling rates of Covid-19 in our area and as the Government’s first stages of easing lockdown come into place, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has changed visiting arrangements at its hospitals.
Regional ambulance service for young launched
A new ambulance service which will travel thousands of miles a year transporting the region’s sickest babies and children from hospital to the nearest specialist intensive care unit was launched this week.
Clear Covid mask set for Panoramic success
The development of a unique clear facemask designed by the Clinical Engineering Innovation team at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge has passed another major milestone – and will help in the fight against Covid-19.
National drug trial to prevent deaths after Covid patients leave hospital
A UK-wide study is being launched to reduce the number of people who die in the months following a stay in hospital with Covid-19.
Tea and broccoli help ease menopause
Two capsules a day of a whole food supplement containing fruit, spice, vegetables and the UK’s favourite drink could bring relief to women suffering from the menopause.
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.