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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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Poor sleep linked to feeling older and worse outlook on ageing, which can impact health

Poor sleep in the over 50s is linked to more negative perceptions of ageing, which in turn can impact physical, mental and cognitive health, new research has revealed.

A study led by the University of Exeter and found that people who rated their sleep the worst also felt older, and perceived their own physical and mental ageing more negatively.

Lead author Serena Sabatini, of the University of Exeter, said: “As we age, we all experience both positive and negative changes in many areas of our lives. However, some people perceive more negative changes than others. As we...

Concern regarding undiagnosed liver disease in Devon

One in five adults in the South West could have undiagnosed liver disease, the British Liver Trust’s Love Your Liver mobile screening and scanning unit found after visiting the region in November.

The charity visited Truro, Plymouth, Exeter, Bristol and Cheltenham, and scanned passers-by who were interested in finding out more about their liver health. Of the 268 people scanned, 50 (19%) had a high reading and were sent to their doctor for further tests.

The numbers of people with a high reading varied across the region: One in four people in Truro were sent to their...

Help yourself and the NHS in Devon with self-care

As winter approaches, doctors in Devon are reminding people that by practising self-care, they can help themselves and reduce the need to use busy NHS services.

Self-care involves helping people to better understand how to look after minor illnesses or long-term conditions, and how to prevent ill health by choosing healthy options for good physical and mental wellbeing.

Dr Alex Degan, NHS Devon’s Primary Care Medical Director, said: “It is really important to look after yourself, especially as we are getting closer to winter, with both flu and Covid-19 likely to both be...

People with a learning disability urged to have the flu vaccine

Children and adults with learning disabilities, as well as their family members or paid supporters are eligible to receive a free flu vaccine this winter.

Preventing flu is particularly important for people with learning disabilities. It can lead to pneumonia and sepsis, which many people with a learning disability are much more vulnerable to than the general population.

People with learning disabilities are less likely to get the flu if people around them have also been vaccinated. Family carers can get the flu vaccination for free if they’re the main carer, as can...

Don’t ignore cancer symptoms, warns Macmillan nurse

The message comes ahead of Lung Cancer Awareness Month amid reports of a rise in emergency hospital admissions

Don’t ignore cancer symptoms, warns Macmillan nurse. The message comes in Lung Cancer Awareness Month amid reports of a rise in emergency hospital admissions

Lung cancer nurses from Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital NHS Trust are urging people not to ignore the early signs and symptoms of lung cancer amid reports of a rise in emergency hospital admissions.

Sandra Pope, Lung Nurse Specialist and Melanie Crimmins, Macmillian Lung Nurse Specialists at Royal...

The Vitamins and Minerals Brits need during the colder months

As we are now into the colder months of the year and the likelihood of spending lots of our time indoors again, experts have warned which vitamins and minerals our bodies will be deficient in, this winter.

To ensure our bodies are as strong and healthy as possible, experts from Scandinavian health and beauty brand, New Nordic , have explained the key ingredients certain foods can support towards a healthier immune system after new research has found 53% of Brits want to improve their diet and skin.

Karl Kristian, founder of New Nordic, has named five key vitamins and...

People in Devon praised for having Covid booster vaccinations

People in Devon have been thanked for taking up their invitation to have a booster Covid-19 dose.

Walk-in clinics have been very busy and extra appointments are being offered, where possible, to meet demand.

During peak demand, people who have booked appointments may be given priority and walk in clinics may be paused temporarily to maintain safe numbers and social distancing.

People are being asked to book, if possible, and come prepared for a wait.

NHS Devon’s Chief Nurse, Darryn Allcorn said: “I want to thank everyone who has booked or had their...

Benefits of using a personal trainer

Many people have a tough time getting into the gym and getting a workout done. The boredom, lack of knowledge or skills, and even the expense of going to a personal trainer can be enough to put them off. However, there are benefits that one might not think about.

In this post, we'll discuss some of those benefits, as well as how you can go about finding the right trainer for you.

Achieve your health goal with exercise

Whether you want to lose weight , build strength, get in shape, or just get healthier the right kind of exercise is what's going to...

Protect yourself and your baby by having the flu vaccine

Pregnant women in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay are being urged to have the flu vaccine now to protect themselves and their unborn baby from the deadly illness.

The UK Health Security Agency has warned that there could be a significant flu surge this winter coinciding with continuing or rising COVID-19 cases.

Clara Southby, Interim Maternity Matron for Community and Outpatients, at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust said: “Having flu when pregnant can put you and your baby at a greater risk of severe complications, so we would encourage anyone who is pregnant to have...

Significant Things to Look for When Choosing the Right Sciatica Cushion

When you want to reduce pain and have everlasting comfort while sitting, then you should consider using the best pillow for sciatica pain relief. But, with a wide variety of options in the market, selecting the ideal seat cushion for sciatica can be a daunting task.

Besides, if you intend to make things easy and sort through a vast range of seat cushions, this article contains crucial factors to consider when buying the right seat cushion for sciatica pain. Also, in this article, various types of seat cushions, their differences in exterior or interior design, their functionality...

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

Poor sleep linked to feeling older and worse outlook on ageing, which can impact health

Concern regarding undiagnosed liver disease in Devon

Help yourself and the NHS in Devon with self-care

People with a learning disability urged to have the flu vaccine

Don’t ignore cancer symptoms, warns Macmillan nurse

The Vitamins and Minerals Brits need during the colder months

People in Devon praised for having Covid booster vaccinations

Benefits of using a personal trainer

Protect yourself and your baby by having the flu vaccine

Significant Things to Look for When Choosing the Right Sciatica Cushion

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