Featured news
-
Industrial action
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has confirmed that their members will be taking part in national industrial action, in the form of a strike, on Thursday 15 December and Tuesday 20 December, 08:00-20:00.
-
Drug to treat liver disease could prevent Covid
Using lab grown 'mini-organs' and donated human organs, researchers in Cambridge have found that a common drug used to treat liver disease could prevent Covid infection.
-
Life-saving ambulance service marks birthday
A life-saving service for critically ill and injured hospital patients celebrates its first birthday today.
-
Blood thinning drug does not help patients recover from Covid
A UK-wide trial, led by Addenbrooke’s and the University of Cambridge, has found that a blood thinning drug does not help patients recovering from moderate and severe Covid – despite this approach being offered to patients.
-
New hope for kidney cancer treatment
Cambridge researchers have discovered that a drug used to treat lung cancer could potentially help patients with a type of kidney cancer called renal cell carcinoma.
-
Two top awards for Professor Ravi Gupta
Addenbrooke's doctor and University of Cambridge professor Ravindra Gupta has won the prestigious Translational Microbiology Prize as well as being named as one of the world's most influential researchers of 2022.
All news
Showing 20 results
Cambridge joins UK team to fight monkeypox
An Addenbrooke's infectious diseases expert is part of a UK wide team helping in the fight against monkeypox, by developing better testing and treatments.
Pride of Britain: Emergency team nomination
Congratulations to Andy Bates and Nathan Howes from East Anglian Air Ambulance and Addenbrooke's for their nomination in ITV's Pride of Britain Awards - for helping to save the life of Jonathan Willis, impaled by a forklift truck.
In loving memory: Anna's Award
An Addenbrooke’s physiotherapist has won a special award, in memory of 22 year old Anna Garratt-Quinton, a colleague who died a year ago in a traffic accident, just outside the hospital.
Play in Hospital Week - what a giggle!
It's been a fun packed week at Addenbrooke's with a host of special visitors and activities for children to enjoy while being treated in hospital.
£86 million for more world class discovery
The National Institute for Health and Care Research has awarded £86.2 million to support ground-breaking work in Cambridge and Addenbrooke's, to help discover new treatments for patients.
Dementia signs detected nine years ahead of diagnosis
Cambridge scientists working at Addenbrooke's say it is possible to spot signs of brain impairment as early as nine years before patients receive a diagnosis for one of a number of dementia-related diseases.
Amber alert issued on blood stocks
NHS Blood and Transplant has triggered an “amber alert” as blood stock levels across the country have fallen to critical levels.
Eye care research informs major WHO report
New research led by an Addenbrooke's surgeon reveals that less than half of people over 50 worldwide have received spectacles or contact lenses needed to correct refractive error, the world’s most common visual complaint.
Footballers, firemen and magicians come to play
Cambridge United players, the county's police and fire service and pet therapy dogs will be joining young patients at Addenbrooke’s to mark Play in Hospital Week.
Cycle service extends opening hours as 25% of staff ride to work
The cycle repair service on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus has extended its opening hours as more staff, patients and visitors are choosing sustainable transport.
Celebration marks start of Black History Month
A day of celebration and discussion kicked off Black History Month today at Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals, to promote equality and inclusion.
Big fall in referrals to long Covid clinic following vaccine
Addenbrooke's has seen a big drop in referrals to it's long Covid clinic in the last year, which researchers say is likely due to the successful rollout of the vaccine.
New MRI scanner is UK first
Addenbrooke’s has become the first hospital in the UK to have an advanced MRI scanner which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to improve image quality, reduce waiting times, and open new opportunities for research.
Brain injury: Report highlights progress and challenges
A new report co-authored by an Addenbrooke's consultant highlights the advances and challenges in prevention, clinical care, and research in traumatic brain injury, a leading cause of injury-related death and disability worldwide.
Cancer research could have 'far-reaching' implications
The research lead for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital says new findings to come out of his lab are the most important in three decades.
Genetic test rules out cancer for baby Oliver
A baby who was born with a large tumour on his leg has been spared chemotherapy and surgery, after whole genome sequencing at Addenbrooke’s revealed the lump was harmless.
Congratulations to our first staff awards winners!
The first CUH annual staff awards ceremony took place last night, attended by more than 100 finalists, shortlisted from more than 1,600 nominations.
Sharing best practice in WGS for children with cancer
East Genomics together with Wellcome Connecting Science and the University of Cambridge are hosting this one day workshop in October.
Patients help to improve radiotherapy services
A new multimedia display at Addenbrooke’s highlights how patients have helped shape radiotherapy treatment.
Launch of UK's first institute for early cancer research
The Early Cancer Institute opens today next door to Addenbrooke's, to help create a world where we can detect cancer early enough to cure it.