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James Cook critical care team recruits more than 850 patients to national genetics study
The Middlesbrough team is helping researchers understand why infections and conditions such as sepsis make some people far more seriously ill than others.
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James Cook research aims to protect heart health during chemotherapy
A British Heart Foundation-funded study led from Middlesbrough is tracking how anthracycline chemotherapy can affect the heart over time.
James Cook radiologist receives Teesside University honorary professorship
Professor Maya Jafari has been appointed an honorary professor at Teesside University, recognising work that spans NHS imaging, research and clinical education.
James Cook course gives aspiring doctors from low-income backgrounds a week inside the NHS
More than 30 teenagers spent a week at James Cook learning clinical skills and getting a first-hand look at medical careers through a programme designed to widen access to medicine.
Teesside researchers lead national heart surgery trial across more than 30 UK centres
A James Cook University Hospital research team is leading a national study involving more than 30 centres to improve blood-thinning treatment after mitral valve surgery.
£750,000 boost will expand James Cook radiotherapy team and treatment capacity
The James Cook University Hospital is recruiting at least 10 therapeutic radiographers after a £750,000 funding boost aimed at increasing capacity and reducing cancer treatment waits.
100 patients benefit from pioneering heart procedure at James Cook
A minimally invasive heart procedure at The James Cook University Hospital has now helped 100 patients, including an 86-year-old Nunthorpe woman hoping to climb Roseberry Topping again.
Patients invited to nominate the people who make Teesside’s hospitals better
University Hospitals Tees has opened public nominations for its first Caring Better Together awards, giving patients and families until 6 September to recognise staff, volunteers and teams across the region.
A chance conversation, a fast response and the Teesside team that helped Earl survive a stroke
Earl Parker was miles from hospital when he suffered a stroke on a solo motorbike ride. A passing farmer, an air ambulance and the stroke team at James Cook University Hospital turned a frightening afternoon into an unlikely new friendship.
Kyro and friends bring a four-legged lift to James Cook spinal unit
Ten funded dog-therapy sessions are giving long-stay spinal patients at James Cook comfort, company and a welcome reason to get into the hospital garden.