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Pioneering brain implant study aims to treat severe alcohol and drug addiction

A new study will explore if a widely used neurosurgery technique could help to treat people with severe addiction.

17 Mar 2025, 9 a.m.
John Crompton

CUH appoints a new Non-Executive Director

Mr John Crompton has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director of ѻý ѻý Foundation Trust (CUH), which runs Addenbrookeѻý and The Rosie hospitals.

11 Mar 2025, 3:39 p.m.
Dr Ellie Atkins

Trainee surgeon scoops coveted award

An Addenbrookeѻý doctor who is in the final stages of training to become a vascular surgeon has been given a prestigious award for her research.

6 Mar 2025, 10:54 a.m.
Molly Shelley - Addenbrooke's nurse

Why nurse Molly is on marathon mission

An Addenbrookeѻý nurse who works on the ward that looked after her as a child leukaemia patient will on Sunday put her best foot forward for the hospitalѻý charity.

5 Mar 2025, 3:51 p.m.
Geraldine, a woman in her 70s, sits at home on a sofa with her dog, Alice, beside her.

Ground-breaking rare disease network welcomed by worldѻý oldest patient on Rare Disease Day

A new ѻý network led from CUH will progress research and clinical support for people living with the rare disease MSMD.

28 Feb 2025, midnight
Jayne  and Eve Bressington  just before Eve started University

Rare Disease Day is special date for cancer alliance

A unique consortium of patients, carers, and experts united in the fight against a little-known cancer affecting children and young people will have multiple reasons to celebrate Rare Diseases Day on Friday (February 28).

24 Feb 2025, 11:59 a.m.
D6 SAU team photo

You Made a Difference team award - December 2024

This month, we recognise the Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU) for their outstanding commitment to improving patient care and embracing change with a positive, proactive approach.

21 Feb 2025, 8:30 a.m.
Deborah Swann head and shoulders 600 x 700

Earthquake mission earns Deborah the Kingѻý award

An Addenbrookeѻý emergency department nurse who joined a courageous search and rescue mission following terrifying earthquakes in Morocco has received royal recognition for her work.

20 Feb 2025, 2:45 p.m.
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Statement from CUH Chief Executive, Roland Sinker

In October 2024, following concerns raised by colleagues, the Trust commissioned an external review into the practice of an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in paediatric surgery.

14 Feb 2025, 2:30 p.m.
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Statement from CUH Chief Executive, Roland Sinker

In October 2024, following concerns raised by colleagues, the Trust commissioned an external review into the practice of an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in paediatric surgery.

14 Feb 2025, 2:30 p.m.
Professor Ravi Gupta

Prioritise vaccine boosters for vulnerable immunocompromised patients and prevent emergence of new Covid variants, say scientists

A study of immunocompromised patients from CUH highlights the importance of booster vaccinations to protect patients and prevent emergence of variants of concern.

12 Feb 2025, 7 p.m.
Chris Miller, a man in is 60s, smiling into the camera wearing a bright hawaiian shirt.

Cambridgeshire man “cured” of high blood pressure

A novel diagnostic scan and endoscopy treatment could help millions of people affected by primary aldosteronism, a cause of high blood pressure.

7 Feb 2025, 11:30 p.m.
Mia Jack after surgery

Childrenѻý traumatic brain injury study is UK first

An Addenbrookeѻý doctor has led the UKѻý first multi-centre study of its kind aimed at improving outcomes for children with traumatic brain injuries.

6 Feb 2025, 9:43 a.m.
Katherine Webster rowing

Patient who overcame brain tumour to play key role in ‘super-survivor’ cancer study

A woman from Cambridge who is living life to the full, five years after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour, is hoping to take part in a trial aimed at unlocking the secrets of why some cancer patients survive longer than others.

28 Jan 2025, 9 a.m.
Staff involved in the surgery super sunday

Surgery ‘Super Sunday’ breaks operation record

A team at Addenbrookeѻý Hospital has carried out a record number of gall bladder operations in a single day using high-tech robots that assist with keyhole surgery.

27 Jan 2025, noon
A man with dark hair and glasses standing in a clinical setting

Genetic study helps predict childhood kidney cancer development

Genetic analysis of children with Wilms tumour reveals different patterns of genetic mutation linked to disease development.

23 Jan 2025, 5 p.m.
Dr Ben Uttenthal and Sarah Albon. Text reads 'Medicine for Members'

Medicine for Members: CAR-T cells - moving from cancer to autoimmunity

Find out how CAR-T cells are reshaping treatment for some cancer and now autoimmune diseases.

22 Jan 2025, 6:30 p.m.
A volunteer providing samples as part of joining the NIHR BioResource

Nearly £40M boost to biomedical research at CUH

Over four years the BioResource will support research studies including into mental health, health inequality and children's health research

21 Jan 2025, 1 p.m.