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Prospective study into controversial brain cyst syndrome is world first
The world’s first study of its kind highlights the potential value of surgery to treat a specific kind of brain cyst that blights the lives of patients.
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How YOU can save up to nine lives
Organ Donation Week Starts today (22 to 28 September) and to mark it we share below the incredible stories of two of our patients, Debbie Montford and Jackie Little.
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You Made a Difference - Kat Hymers
Our latest You Made a Difference award goes to Kat Hymers, Employee Relations Manager, whose professionalism, empathy and dedication have made a lasting impact on both colleagues and the wider Trust.
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Trust eye expert welcomes green light for sight saving drug
An Addenbrooke’s consultant who has dedicated over two decades researching an incurable hereditary eye condition has welcomed approval of a treatment by a health body.
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Trust movement surgical hub gains national accreditation
An Addenbrooke’s hospital service, which was opened in November 2023 to cut waiting times for those needing routine orthopaedic and spine operations, has won a coveted award.
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CUH appoints independent organisation to lead patient involvement in orthopaedic review
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has appointed Olovus, an independent specialist patient and public involvement organisation, to lead engagement with patients and families affected by the independent review into orthopaedic care provided by Ms Stohr at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
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Psychological treatment essential for children with gut disease, new study shows
New research carried out at Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) highlights the urgent need for more NHS clinical psychology appointments to treat growing numbers of bowel conditions in children.
You Made a Difference - October to November 2020
A supportive and knowledgeable materials handler; a warm, professional and efficient admin assistant; a nurse consultant who is a shining example of kindness, humanity and professionalism; and a dedicated sister/charge nurse with exceptional organisation
Hospitals opens new Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial
Members of the public from across Cambridgeshire are being invited to join another leading phase three Covid-19 vaccine study, as research teams from Cambridge’s NHS Trusts work together to secure a range of vaccines to help tackle coronavirus.
Addenbrooke’s specialist endocrinology services ranked best in UK
In their annual specialist hospital rankings, Newsweek has rated the specialist diabetes and endocrinology services at Addenbrooke’s Hospital as the best in the UK, and 20th internationally.
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust has successfully raised funds for two new Emergency Children’s Ambulances for the East of England
Generous donations from hospital supporters have helped Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (ACT) raise £216,000 for an emergency children’s ambulance service, which will save young lives in the East of England.
Medicine for Members: Precision breast cancer medicine
Medicine for Members lecture on Precision Breast Cancer Medicine: What is it and can we deliver it? By Dr Jean Abraham, Reader in Precision Breast Cancer.
Addenbrooke’s becomes first regional centre to offer CAR-T cell treatment for cancer patients
Addenbrooke’s Hospital has become the first in the east of England to offer revolutionary CAR-T cell treatment to some of its cancer patients.
Uncovering the origin of rare childhood cancer guides treatment
New research shows that bilateral neuroblastoma cancers within a patient can arise independently from each other. The finding that such tumours have not spread – metastasised – from one site to another has important implications for understanding the roots of neuroblastoma and may promote better treatments.
Hospital is first in United Kingdom to use single use scope
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has started using the world’s first disposable version of a medical instrument that plays a vital role in diagnosing and treating diseases of the small intestine.
Top tech prize win
A machine learning tool that enables doctors to develop their own models for treating cancer patients more quickly has scooped a top prize in the Health Tech Newspaper (HTN) Awards 2020.
Surgeons’ series: chance to join a Facebook Q&A
The last episode of BBC Two’s ‘Surgeons: at the Edge of Life’ will be broadcast at 9pm today (Tuesday 27 October) – but there is one more opportunity to hear from the Cambridge consultants filmed.
Surgeons: At the Edge of Life - Emmanuel Huguet
As a fresh-faced young medical student consultant hepato-pancreato-biliary and liver transplant surgeon, Emmanuel Huguet, had what he describes as a “seminal moment”.
Marathon volunteering effort earns badges of honour
Volunteers who have clocked up an incredible 5,500 hours helping Cambridge’s Addenbrooke’s Hospital in its fight against Covid-19 have been formally recognised for their efforts.
Trust is first to win technology accolade
Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) has become the first healthcare trust in the UK to achieve the highest international quality standard that recognises the use of technology, data and analytics to support inpatient care.
‘Surgeons’ series concludes with high-risk dilemmas
Weighing up the risks of an operation versus the impact of not treating patients at all is a daily balancing act for surgeons at Royal Papworth and Addenbrooke’s hospitals in Cambridge.
Essence of lockdown captured in hospital exhibition
The incredible outpouring of creativity seen during the Covid-19 lockdown has been captured in a thought-provoking exhibition at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Join our meeting with members of the public on Monday 19 October
In months when the Board of Directors does not meet in public, the Chair will be available to meet with members of the public to discuss any issues they wish to raise.
Prepare for tension in third Surgeons episode
There is no room for error in two cutting-edge operations filmed at Addenbrooke’s and Royal Papworth hospitals in Cambridge for the next episode of the BBC Two documentary, ‘Surgeons: At the Edge of Life’.
Surgeons: At the Edge of Life - episode 2 - 13 October 2020
In the next episode of BBC Two’s ‘Surgeons: At the Edge of Life’, Charles Malata helps close a large hole in patient Kevin’s back.
Study reveals differences in patterns of prostate cancer treatment in England
There are widespread differences in the way hospitals across the country treat men with prostate cancer.