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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...

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3 Tips to Achieve Ultimate Comfort When Sleeping

Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for both our physical and mental health. It can improve your mood and the way your body functions – which is why you end up feeling sluggish and grouchy when you’re tired! Sometimes, the quality of the sleep we get can be improved easily, by choosing the best mattress and pillow to suit you and creating the perfect environment for sleep. We’ll look at these factors in more detail below, including the best mattresses for comfort and support, and the best pillows for neck pain .

Choose the correct mattress

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Worrying increase of children and adults with flu in intensive care

People are being urged to have their flu and Covid-19 jabs, as an increasing number of children and adults are admitted to intensive care in the south west with flu.

The number of people admitted to hospital with flu in England has risen by 40% in the last week, as cases in the community rise.

NHS Devon’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr Nigel Acheson said: “In the last week here in the south west, there’s been a steep rise in people admitted to hospital with flu and sadly there has also a steep rise in both adults and children in intensive care units with flu.

“In...

Tips to stay younger for longer

Exercise regularly to keep your body strong and healthy

Everyone knows that exercise is important for maintaining a healthy body, but did you know that regular physical activity can also help improve longevity? Numerous studies have shown that people who are physically active tend to live longer than those who are sedentary. Exercise helps to improve heart health, maintain a healthy weight, and reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases such as cancer and diabetes. In addition to exercise, eating a healthy diet and taking supplements like NMN can also help improve your health and...

Dental veneers: Pros and Cons

Dental veneers remains one of the most popular treatment procedures of cosmetic dentistry. If you have good dentition, happy teeth, and a wonderful smile, you may not realize how fortunate you are.

A smile devoid of appealing, beautiful teeth makes you feel less confident. For teeth that are misaligned, cracked, and deformed or have any other sort of imperfections, dental veneers may be the ideal option. They conceal flaws and make your teeth appear more natural. With that said, let’s consider the pros and cons.

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Body Butters: What are the Favourites?

When you think of body butters, the first thing that comes to mind is that you aren't talking about the butter you put on your face. Rather, you're thinking about a type of oil or butter that is used for skin care. To view more options, click here .

Shea butter - natural butter

If you're looking for a natural body butter, you can make your own at home using just a few ingredients. Raw Shea Butter, olive oil, and essential oils combine to create a light, marshmallow-like consistency. Don't over-whip the mixture, though. You'll also want to add vitamin E to help the butter last a...

Protect yourself and your baby: Vaccinations available during pregnancy

Flu and Covid-19 can cause complications during pregnancy that could harm you and your baby.

Vaccines offer the best protection against these dangerous viruses. For many years, the NHS has recommended that, if you are pregnant, you get vaccinated against flu to protect you and your baby from serious illness.

It is also recommended that you have a Covid-19 booster vaccination, if it is more than three months since your last dose.

Charlotte Wilton, Head of Midwifery and Nursing for Children’s Services at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust said: “You’re being...

The lifesaving impact of Devon Air Ambulance’s Volunteer Responder Scheme

Following the launch of the Volunteer Responder Scheme (VRS) earlier this year clinicians have already responded to 41 cases and made a lifesaving difference.

Devon Air Ambulance Specialist and Advanced Paramedics in Critical Care not only dedicate their work to bringing advanced care to patients in time-critical situations, but they are also donating their free time to the cause as part of a 12-month trial Volunteer Responder Scheme launched in May this year.

Over the past five months, volunteer clinicians have responded to over 40 incidents , many of which were life-...

How to up improve your beauty salon

Are you looking for ways to improve your beauty salon? Whether it’s profitability, customer experience, or overall market perception, here are just some of the things you can do to up your beauty salon’s game.

Sell complementary products

Something that many clients look for when choosing a beauty salon is convenience. This means different things to different people; it could be location, opening hours, or the ability to get everything you need in one place.

Giving customers the option to buy complementary products such as tan accelerators or cuticle oils not...

Health and care staff urged to get jabbed

People working in frontline health and care jobs in Devon are being urged to have the Covid-19 autumn booster and flu vaccination to protect themselves and the people they care for.

Existing COVID-19 vaccinations do not protect against two highly transmissible new variants which are currently circulating. We are also seeing a sharp rise in the number of people requiring hospital admission across the UK and an increase in the number of colleagues absent from work due to COVID-19.

This year, all frontline social care workers are being offered the free flu and COVID-19...

Avoid Halloween ‘sight-mare’ from novelty contact lenses

Devon people dressing up for Halloween are being urged to take extra care when choosing any ‘spooktacular’ makeup and eye accessories.

Whether it’s vampire-inspired red contacts, spiderweb-like lashes or the timeless cat-eye, experts at Specsavers are keen to ensure fancy dress revelers treat their eyes with the care they deserve when celebrating on 31 October.

An increasingly popular trend is for people to wear ‘off the shelf’ novelty contact lenses, with research by the College of Optometrists showing nearly two thirds (63%) of people who plan to dress up for Halloween...

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

3 Tips to Achieve Ultimate Comfort When Sleeping

Worrying increase of children and adults with flu in intensive care

Tips to stay younger for longer

Dental veneers: Pros and Cons

Body Butters: What are the Favourites?

Protect yourself and your baby: Vaccinations available during pregnancy

The lifesaving impact of Devon Air Ambulance’s Volunteer Responder Scheme

How to up improve your beauty salon

Health and care staff urged to get jabbed

Avoid Halloween ‘sight-mare’ from novelty contact lenses

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