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Study suggests social differences between newborn boys and girls

New research indicates some social differences between boys and girls may start before birth

21 Sep 2026, 10 a.m.
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Pregnancy study finds ‘red flag’ that could lead to test for pre-eclampsia

Low levels of a protein called isthmin-2 (ISM2) could be an early warning sign for pregnancy complications such as pre-eclampsia and fetal growth restriction, new research has found. The Cambridge-led team hope the discovery could lead to new predictive tests and treatments.

1 Sep 2026, 12:01 a.m.
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Babies across East of England join diabetes prevention trial

Babies across the East of England can join an international trial exploring whether vaccination against the SARS-CoV-2 virus could prevent type 1 diabetes.

17 Jul 2026, 7 a.m.
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Genomic study helps detect baby’s rare growth condition

Baby Safi started treatment for a rare growth condition after participating in the Generation Study, a national genomic screening study

26 Feb 2026, 12:01 a.m.
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Cutting-edge baby brain scan technology is world first

A team effort to develop the world’s first cot-side functional neuroimaging technology to speedily detect brain injuries including cerebral palsy in newborn babies is being spearheaded in Cambridge.

7 Nov 2025, 9:27 a.m.
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Genetic screening for newborns begins at CUH

Dozens of newborn babies at the Rosie Hospital have begun to be tested for over 200 rare genetic conditions as part of a world-leading study.

3 Oct 2024, 9:02 p.m.
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Cambridge mum gives birth to first baby in pre-eclampsia study

A mum from Cambridge has become the first person to give birth while taking part in POPPY, a pregnancy research study at Addenbrooke's examining why pre-eclampsia and placental complications can occur during pregnancy.

23 Sep 2024, 2 p.m.
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Can you share your pregnancy story?

If you are pregnant and your baby is due to arrive between November 2023 and early March 2024, you might be interested in taking part in a programme in which medical students from Cambridge University learn about pregnancy.

7 Jun 2023, 3 p.m.
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New app helps with baby health screening

Addenbrooke’s Hospital has helped Anglia Ruskin University with the development of a new app that will help clinicians, student midwives and educators screen for health conditions at birth.

18 May 2023, 3:05 p.m.
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Life-saving tech to treat babies closer to home

In a UK first, Cambridge University Hospitals has developed life-saving virtual technology that effectively “parachutes” its consultants into other hospitals, helping fellow medics across the region care for seriously ill babies.

12 Jan 2023, 1:25 p.m.
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Public Choice shortlist announced

Another major milestone has been reached in Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) first ever staff awards.

17 Aug 2022, 1:41 p.m.
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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.

18 Jan 2021, 10 a.m.
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Pregnant women to be assigned lead named midwife

Pregnant women living in Cambridge University Hospital’s catchment area and registered with the Rosie are set to benefit from a new and improved care model which aims to make maternity services more personal.

17 Jul 2020, 2:47 p.m.
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Could you help us train tomorrow’s doctors?

If you are pregnant and your baby is due to arrive between November 2020 and early March 2021, you might be interested in taking part in a programme in which medical students from Cambridge University learn from pregnant people.

17 Jul 2020, 2:40 p.m.
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Winner Diane is a Rosie hospital star!

A nurse from Cambridge has become a winner of a Cavell Star Award. Diane Lane, a Maternity Support Worker at the Rosie Birth Centre for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was nominated for going above and beyond for her colleagues.

5 Mar 2020, 3:46 p.m.