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Life-extending breast cancer drug Enhertu becomes available on the NHS in England
Patients with a specific form of incurable breast cancer in England can now access the drug Enhertu, which can extend life by an average of…
Heriot-Watt University researchers develop six-hour sepsis test
Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have developed a blood test that identifies sepsis pathogens in six hours, significantly faster than …
New microscope at the Rosalind Franklin Institute to aid research into inflammatory bowel disease
Researchers at the Rosalind Franklin Institute are using a new STED microscope to study thick tissue samples in high resolution. By observi…
New British-made turbojet engine goes from concept to flight in under seven months
The Ministry of Defence and UK start-up Alloyed have developed a new family of digitally manufactured turbojet engines, with the first mode…
My Name’5 Doddie Foundation launches training to help GPs and dentists spot early signs of MND
The My Name’5 Doddie Foundation has introduced a new training programme to help healthcare professionals identify the early symptoms of mot…
Scottish Government launches community heart and lung health checks
The Scottish Government has introduced a new screening programme to identify cardiovascular and respiratory issues early through targeted c…
SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland receives £30m government investment
The UK government has committed £30m to the SaxaVord Spaceport in Unst, a move expected to unlock an additional £30m in private funding. Th…
Sheffield inventor Ruth Amos builds world's largest hairdryer
Sheffield-based engineer Ruth Amos has earned a place in the Guinness World Records for building a fully functional hairdryer measuring 1.7…
Dundee GP practice trials robot to assist with patient health checks
A 3ft-tall robot named Teme is being trialled at a Dundee GP practice to perform routine health checks like blood pressure and weight monit…
Chesterfield baby Rory Potter recovers after world-first skull surgery
One-year-old Rory Potter from Derbyshire has recovered well after becoming the first baby in the world to receive a new type of spring-base…
Chesterfield baby Rory Potter recovers after world-first surgery for rare skull condition
One-year-old Rory Potter from Chesterfield has recovered well after becoming the first patient to receive a new type of spring-based surger…
Oxford-based Zero Petroleum develops synthetic jet fuel using green hydrogen
Zero Petroleum has successfully produced a synthetic replica of Jet A-1 fuel by combining green hydrogen with carbon dioxide at its facilit…