Articles about 'Addenbrooke's Hospital'

“We’re in it for the long haul”

21 October 2020

In late 2019, a new institute opened on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Its timing could not have been better - as the COVID-19 pandemic sent Britain into lockdown several months later, the institute found itself at the heart of the University’s response to this unprecedented challenge.

Combining PCR and antibody tests at point of care dramatically increases COVID-19 detection in hospitalised patients

02 September 2020

A Cambridge hospital has piloted the use of combined rapid point-of-care nucleic acid and antibody testing for SARS-CoV-2 infection after researchers at the University of Cambridge showed that this approach was superior to virus detection alone for diagnosing COVID-19 disease.

Taking a swab to test for SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)

Rapid genome sequencing and screening help hospital manage COVID-19 outbreaks

14 July 2020

Cambridge researchers have shown how rapid genome sequencing of virus samples and enhanced testing of hospital staff can help to identify clusters of healthcare-associated COVID-19 infections.

Estee Torok (centre, in black) with team at Addenbrooke's Hospital

Tackling COVID-19: Dr Estée Török

09 July 2020

Long hours running COVID-19 vaccine and drugs trials have left little time for Estée Török to contemplate her postponed wedding. With over 20 years' clinical research experience in infectious diseases in the UK and south-east Asia, she has a great deal to contribute to tackling the pandemic.

Tackling COVID-19: Dr Charlotte Summers

02 July 2020

An intensive care specialist at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Charlotte Summers has spent the last few months dealing with the biggest challenge of her career. And after long, exhausting days, the weekly Clap for Carers caught her by surprise.

150 scientists from new institute join Cambridge fight against COVID-19

08 April 2020

One of Cambridge’s newest institutes, established to study the relationship between infectious disease and our immune systems, is leading the University of Cambridge’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 150 scientists and clinicians, the UK’s largest academic Containment Level 3 Facility, and a range of collaborators from across the UK and beyond.

Joint lubricating fluid plays key role in osteoarthritic pain, study finds

15 August 2019

A team at the University of Cambridge has shown how, in osteoarthritis patients, the viscous lubricant that ordinarily allows our joints to move smoothly triggers a pain response from nerve cells similar to that caused by chilli peppers.

Major institutions across the county declare their support for diversity by taking the Equality Pledge

26 November 2015

The new Equality Pledge is being supported by the University, local councils, health services and emergency services.

Study of peanut allergy therapy shows 84 per cent success

30 January 2014

A new therapy for peanut allergy has been successful in the majority of the 99 children who took part in a clinical trial.

We ask the experts: does society really care about the old and the vulnerable?

28 October 2013

On November 1 Melvyn Bragg will talk about his book Grace and Mary at the Festival of Ideas. The novel is based on Bragg’s own bitter-sweet experience of his mother’s dementia. Looking back across three generations, it raises fundamental questions about social attitudes and how they shape our lives. Three people discuss some of the big challenges that face us.

Articles about 'Addenbrooke's Hospital'

“We’re in it for the long haul”

Combining PCR and antibody tests at point of care dramatically increases COVID-19 detection in hospitalised patients

Rapid genome sequencing and screening help hospital manage COVID-19 outbreaks

Tackling COVID-19: Dr Estée Török

Tackling COVID-19: Dr Charlotte Summers

150 scientists from new institute join Cambridge fight against COVID-19

Joint lubricating fluid plays key role in osteoarthritic pain, study finds

Major institutions across the county declare their support for diversity by taking the Equality Pledge

Study of peanut allergy therapy shows 84 per cent success

We ask the experts: does society really care about the old and the vulnerable?

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