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NHS researchers awarded £125,000 to lead national robotic hernia study

Experts from the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Exeter have been awarded £125,000 to lead national research into robotic hernia surgery.

The ROAR study (Robotic versus Open Abdominal Hernia Repair) is comparing two surgical approaches to find out which provides the greatest benefit for patients. It will also build crucial evidence to help shape future NHS care, guiding the adoption of innovative treatments and new technology.

Study Lead and Associate Director of Research and Development at Royal Devon, Professor John Findlay...

Exeter event shines a light on ground-breaking diabetes research

Last night at Bootlegger, a watering hole in Exeter, two leading diabetes scientists gave pub-goers a run through of their latest research projects which are funded by Diabetes UK, with the aim of bringing cutting-edge science to the public in an informal setting.

The scientists shed light on pioneering new treatments which could change the lives of people with diabetes, and one day how we might be able to prevent the onset of the condition entirely.

Dr Chloe Rackham, a Lecturer in Diabetes at the University of Exeter, covered the basics of type 1 diabetes, a...

What You Should Do After a Rough Day

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 05/22/2023 - 6:35am

Having a rough day comes to everyone at some point, and it can feel a little disheartening. If you can, there are some things you can do to help ease the stress and allow you to go into the evening with a bit more comfort and peace. How can you do that, you ask? Let's take a look at what you should do after a rough day to help pick yourself back up again.

Give Yourself A Break

First things first - give yourself a break. No matter what has caused your day to be unpleasant, it is has had an impact on you, and beating yourself up about it will not make anything easier. Make sure to...

Dry Skin: Causes, Treatment Options, and Self-Care Tips

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 05/19/2023 - 9:24pm

= Dry skin, medically referred to as xerosis, is a common skin issue that affects numerous people worldwide, with the problem seemingly more prevalent in colder climates, and thus, in countries such as the UK. In this comprehensive blog post, we will unravel the causes of dry skin, available treatment options, and practical self-care tips you can incorporate into your daily routine.

Unveiling the Causes of Dry Skin

Understanding dry skin requires delving into the skin's anatomy. The epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin, is responsible for maintaining an optimal level of...

Headway launches Action for Brain Injury Week 2023: Every 90 Seconds

Every 90 seconds, someone in the UK is admitted to hospital with a brain injury – that’s a staggering 350,000 people per year.

Headway UK’s Action for Brain Injury Week is an annual campaign designed to raise awareness and understanding of acquired brain injury (ABI) and to help give survivors and their loved ones a voice.

This year’s ABI Week campaign entitled Every 90 Seconds , takes place from May 15-21 and will highlight how common brain injuries are and how they can affect any of us at any time.

Brain injuries can have many causes including strokes, tumours...

Devon dementia specialists say wellbeing and early diagnosis are paramount for people living with illness

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/16/2023 - 3:23pm

The managing director of a group of Devon care homes, and a dementia specialist, say wellbeing and early diagnosis is paramount for people living with dementia.

Their comments come at the start of Alzheimer's Society Dementia Action Week [May 15 to 21], an awareness raising campaign that works with individuals and organisations across the UK to encourage people to act on dementia. This year's theme is dementia diagnosis.

Geoffrey Cox, managing director of four Southern Healthcare homes in Plymouth, Exeter, Seaton and Dawlish, says residents’ wellbeing is integral to...

Dementia misdiagnosed as the Menopause

There are misconceptions that still exist around memory loss just being part of getting old and this can be a big barrier to accessing a dementia diagnosis.

This year's theme for Dementia Action Week is based around a timely diagnosis.

"It is vital to understand young people get dementia and there are around 40,000 people under 65 living with young onset dementia,” says Gina Awad BEM, Founder and Lead Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA).

“I talked with a lovely lady a few months ago who explained how she obtained her diagnosis.

Mary Bryant, was...

Training shows care providers what it’s like to live with dementia

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/15/2023 - 12:15am

Care providers have been invited to learn more about what it’s like to live with dementia .

Devon County Council has organised a free virtual dementia experience delivered by Training2Care, and funded by the Health and Social Care Skills Accelerator Programme, and the European Social Fund.

The Virtual Dementia Tour stimulates the senses so that attendees can understand what people, who live with dementia, feel and experience in their daily lives.

It helps attendees to think about the environment, their approach to care and communication, and provides simple...

Foods you should consume for addiction recovery

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sat, 05/13/2023 - 6:24am

As chronic as substance use disorder is, its harmful impact makes no wonder. It poses a risk to your mental, emotional, and physical health right away. However, addiction treatment plans can help. While the former can be recovered with counselling and therapy sessions, physical health needs a detox. As we know, using alcohol and drugs can strip your body from key nutrients like vitamins and minerals and make you feel dehydrated, weak, or restless; the detox program can help you recover them. During the detox program in most rehabilitation clinics in UK, consuming nutrient-dense foods...

Health and Wealth: How Matthew Mansell Created the Next Fitness Unicorn

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 05/10/2023 - 6:41am

If you look closely, there’s a thread that runs directly between fitness and finance. In fact, two of the most important parts of life are the health of your body and the health of your wallet. And Athlo founder Matthew Mansell thinks you can help both at the same time — he’s started the next fitness unicorn .

Matthew Mansell spent the first part of his life focused on sport. His talents got him further than most: an offer to play professional rugby for a team in France. He describes that time as an “incredible experience” he knew couldn’t last.

After two years, his...

Four essential tips to deal with a discharge after a period

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 04/14/2023 - 8:11am

Billions of women deal with periods every day. The experience of a period can differ from person to person. For some, it is a painful process that can cripple them. For others, it can be just another week with different precautions. It can be concerning whether you face brown Discharge 2 weeks after a period or during a random time of the month. However, the brown discharge can make more sense if you align it with the timing of your periods.

However, some concerning symptoms can concern women worldwide. These may include discharge, burning, or itching sensations are some of the...

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