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Blood test centre is still open
Patients are reminded that there are no drop-in blood testing facilities at Addenbrooke’s Treatment Centre (ATC) in Cambridge.
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New clue to health risks of obesity
Cambridge researchers have found how an enzyme produced by immune system cells might help identify those most at risk from the damaging effects of obesity.
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Patient who faced amputation goes home walking
Derrick Ayebo’s recovery was “almost a miracle” according to his physiotherapist, Gianluca Saracino.
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My CUH Story: International Nurses' Day
To celebrate international nurses' day we spoke to Jimmy, a clinical research nurse, and his journey from the Philippines to come and work at Addenbrooke's.
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My CUH Story: Dr Kerrie Thackray
Dr Kerrie Thackray, mum of five who returned to medicine to help with the pandemic at CUH, has been named as a winner of the 2022 Timewise Power List.
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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.
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Blood test centre is still open
Patients are reminded that there are no drop-in blood testing facilities at Addenbrooke’s Treatment Centre (ATC) in Cambridge.
New clue to health risks of obesity
Cambridge researchers have found how an enzyme produced by immune system cells might help identify those most at risk from the damaging effects of obesity.
Patient who faced amputation goes home walking
Derrick Ayebo’s recovery was “almost a miracle” according to his physiotherapist, Gianluca Saracino.
My CUH Story: International Nurses' Day
To celebrate international nurses' day we spoke to Jimmy, a clinical research nurse, and his journey from the Philippines to come and work at Addenbrooke's.
My CUH Story: Dr Kerrie Thackray
Dr Kerrie Thackray, mum of five who returned to medicine to help with the pandemic at CUH, has been named as a winner of the 2022 Timewise Power List.
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.
Top honours for pioneering Cambridge doctors
Congratulations to Fiona Gilbert and Miles Parkes who are among 8 Cambridge doctors and professors to be elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences.
Eye surgeon leads landmark UK research
An Addenbrooke’s surgeon is leading a national survey launched today to help shape the future of eye research for the next decade.
Richard Gilbertson elected to the Royal Society
Congratulations to Professor Richard Gilbertson, research lead for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital, now recognised for his scientific excellence by the Royal Society.
Fourth Covid jab gives bigger boost than third dose
Covid vaccine given as a fourth booster jab provides stronger immunity compared to a third booster dose, according to the latest results of a UK study involving Addenbrooke's patients.
Hospitals lift some Covid visiting restrictions
Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals are today reducing some of the visiting restrictions introduced in response to the Covid pandemic.
My CUH story: International Day of the Midwife
Midwife Jessica Walker is involved in training around 100 students in midwifery at the Rosie Hospital, including already qualified nurses, trainee paramedics and university students.
You Made a Difference - March 2022
March's You Made a Difference winners are an exemplary materials controller and a gifted bank midwife.
Severe Covid similar to brain ageing 20 years
A study carried out at Addenbrooke's suggests severe Covid can leave patients with cognitive impairment, similar to the loss sustained between 50 and 70 years of age.
Ugandan delegation visit is another global success
Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge welcomed a high-level delegation from Uganda yesterday including permanent secretary at the Ministry of Health, Dr Diana Atwine.
Big boost for Cambridge 'sponge on a string' cancer test
A multi-million pound trial has been announced to pave the way for the Cytosponge test to become a routine screening programme, to help detect early signs of oesophageal cancer.
Children with IBD to join vital research
Children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) will be invited to join the NIHR BioResource in Cambridge, to help vital research into Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
100 children mark genetic testing milestone
More than 100 children with cancer from across the East of England have had their tumours tested by whole genome sequencing at Addenbrookes, to help improve their diagnosis and treatment.
Big genetic study reveals new clues to the causes of cancer
Cambridge analysis of more than 12,000 tumours from NHS patients has found DNA evidence of more than 50 new potential causes of cancer.
Landmark NHS testing and 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 innovations in genomics and cancer research.