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New clues to treat germ cell tumours
A study by a team from Addenbrooke’s and the Wellcome Sanger Institute has revealed more about the origin of germ cell tumours, usually found in the ovaries and testicles, suggesting new approaches to future treatment.
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Shortlist announced for hospitals’ annual awards
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has announced the individuals and teams shortlisted in its first ever annual staff awards.
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Hundreds to join Covid study to help protect most at risk
Up to 1,700 more patients from across the UK are being asked to join an Addenbrooke’s led drug trial, to help find ways of protecting those with poor immunity from catching Covid.
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Addenbrooke's welcomes Ukrainian students
A group of 20 Ukrainian medical students, whose training was thrown into turmoil by the Russian invasion, are next week beginning clinical placements at Addenbrooke’s.
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Home in a day after robotic cancer surgery
A surgical robot at Addenbrooke’s is helping to cure patients with prostate cancer, enabling them to go home less than 24 hours after surgery.
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Mission to eliminate hepatitis C
A team led by Addenbrooke's 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.
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New clues to treat germ cell tumours
A study by a team from Addenbrooke’s and the Wellcome Sanger Institute has revealed more about the origin of germ cell tumours, usually found in the ovaries and testicles, suggesting new approaches to future treatment.
Shortlist announced for hospitals’ annual awards
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has announced the individuals and teams shortlisted in its first ever annual staff awards.
Hundreds to join Covid study to help protect most at risk
Up to 1,700 more patients from across the UK are being asked to join an Addenbrooke’s led drug trial, to help find ways of protecting those with poor immunity from catching Covid.
Addenbrooke's welcomes Ukrainian students
A group of 20 Ukrainian medical students, whose training was thrown into turmoil by the Russian invasion, are next week beginning clinical placements at Addenbrooke’s.
Home in a day after robotic cancer surgery
A surgical robot at Addenbrooke’s is helping to cure patients with prostate cancer, enabling them to go home less than 24 hours after surgery.
Mission to eliminate hepatitis C
A team led by Addenbrooke's 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.
Crown's story: How are you?
Crown was diagnosed with a rare physical disorder aged 12 and says being treated for the impact on her mental health has been really important.
Building begins for new solar energy
Construction work has begun on a state-of-the-art solar panel project which will supply renewable energy to Addenbrooke's and the Rosie Hospitals.
Our services during the heatwave
The Met Office has issued a Red Heat-Health Alert for the east of England region, with extremely hot temperatures anticipated in local areas from the weekend and early next week.
Celebrating International Non-Binary Day
Jay Miles, a trainee clinical bioinformatician, talks about life as a non-binary person.
Donors and hospital lead fight to save lives
New figures show there were 41 patients who donated their organs after death at Addenbrooke’s last year - the third highest at any UK hospital and saving or improving the lives of those in desperate need of a transplant.
Rachel's story: Genomics helped me understand my cancer
Rachel Gilbert was diagnosed with gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GIST) aged 15 and says whole genome sequencing has provided vital answers for her and her family.
Let's talk Co-production!
The voices of children, young people, parents and carers are at the core of everything we do at the Cambridge Children's Hospital project. Afterall, this is their hospital. We can't get it right without them.
Hospital’s green bus service is just the ticket!
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) has launched an environmentally friendly patient courtesy bus service, thanks to a team effort by its charity, Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT), and a well-known patient governor.
What a day for Cambridge Children's Press Pack!
Since last summer, Cambridge Children's Press Pack have become an integral part of our communications team and, indeed, our project. Cambridgeshire County Day was no different. We invited the five young people to join us in raising awareness of the East of England's first dedicated children's hospital. This is seventeen-year-old Sarah's account of a very 'momentous day', with a stage appearance, media interviews, and a Royal visit!
Cambridge study shapes advice on brain surgery
A body dedicated improving outcomes for victims of traumatic brain injury has updated guidelines for clinicians following latest findings from a Cambridge-led trial.
You Made a Difference - May 2022
One winner of You Made a Difference for May 2022 is an employee relations manager
World first in hologram patients
Medical students at Addenbrooke’s are the first in the world to experience a new way of learning, using the latest in mixed reality holographic patients
Teenagers tell Duke and Duchess about Cambridge Children’s Hospital
Young people involved in planning the new Cambridge Children’s Hospital (CCH) were delighted to meet The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge last week.
Tail of joy as Jack back on ward duty
Welcome back our furry friends!