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Improving Documentation and Reporting With Automated Cervical Motion Analysis

A small change in how neck movement is measured can significantly enhance the clarity of a patient's file. Many clinicians are often unaware of how much their reporting style is influenced by the tools they use. As measurement techniques become more precise, the accompanying documentation tends to improve as well.

While manual methods have been used for decades, they often allow for too much variation. Automated cervical motion analysis offers a direct solution to this issue, particularly for clinics that require reliable records that remain consistent over time.

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Does Nutrisystem Really Work for Weight Loss?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 09/13/2021 - 6:12am

The Nutrisystem Diet has gained popularity in recent years, but the debate still rages on that its’ effectiveness in weight loss remains inconsistent at best.

Nutrisystem is a customized, pre-packaged, formulated low-calorie meal plan recommended by professional dieticians and nutritionists. The best part is that the food is free from fillers, additives, and synthetic ingredients and it tastes good. The consumer chooses the food they will eat, and it comes to their home on a monthly basis in a freezer-safe container.

But does the Nutrisystem diet program for weight loss...

Tesco Health Charity Partnership fundraiser in Devon to help lower the risk of cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/10/2021 - 10:09pm

Leading charities have linked with Tesco to launch a campaign to raise much-needed funds to help people in Devon lead healthier lives.

Tesco stores across Devon are coming together to support the Tesco Health Charity Partnership and raise money for Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK from 13-26 September.

Tesco customers can make a donation by rounding up the amount they spend in stores to the nearest £1 at self-service checkouts. All funds raised will go directly to the three charities, which are part of the ‘Helping you to live healthier’...

Virtual hospital appointments save 13.5 million patient miles

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/07/2021 - 11:33pm

Video and phone appointments held at hospitals across Devon saved patients an estimated 13.5 million miles of travelling; equivalent to circumnavigating the globe 550 times.

The NHS also estimates that, in the 12 months to 23 August 2021, the benefits of running virtual appointments also saved patients more than 277,679 hours in travel time and staying at home led to a reduction of over 2,500 tonnes of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide. Reducing air pollution through patients making fewer car journeys can also directly impact on people’s health.

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Clinically important blood tests will continue across Devon while global shortage of blood testing equipment is addressed

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/03/2021 - 9:09pm

People requiring clinically urgent blood tests have been assured they will still be able to have them as surgeries and health care settings are faced with a shortage of equipment used for carrying out blood tests.

A global supply issue is affecting the availability nationally of the blood tubes used for blood tests and this is now having an impact on the number of tests that are being carried out.

The shortage means surgeries and other healthcare settings are having to restrict the number of blood tests they can carry out and reduce non-clinically urgent testing....

5 Tactics to relax after a stressful day

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 09/03/2021 - 7:13am

Life is often full of demands, from work responsibilities to household chores. After a hectic day of ticking tasks off your list, you will likely want to unwind your mind and body once the evening rolls around.

If you often feel tired, unmotivated, and stressed, these are signs you need to take greater care of your wellbeing. To do exactly that, check out these five tactics to relax after a stressful day.

1. Go for a Walk Outdoors

A walk in the outdoors is an effective way to decompress after a long day. A study has found that as little as 120 minutes per week...

What are nootropic supplements and how do they work?

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 09/03/2021 - 2:16am

Nootropics can be described as any supplement which increases mental focus. Another way to define the term Nootropic is a smart drug that is used to boost brain function . Researchers say that these substances which are FDA approved can actually help boost attention, improve memory, and even increase mental energy. However, many people are skeptical as to whether these supplements to increase focus really work. A simple example of Nootropic is coffee which most people take every morning and claim they improve their mental acuity and performance. The question if they work is highly...

What to look for in the best Keto pills for weight loss

Keto diet pills are weight loss supplements that help your body enter into a state of ketosis.

Ketosis is the process by which your body, due to a lack of carbohydrates for energy production, burns fats and produces Ketones which it uses as a source of energy.

Currently, the different brands of Keto pills can make it challenging to determine the best ones for your weight loss.

But worry not. In addition to checking out reviews for brands you are interested in over on sites like TheNutritionInsider.com , here are some essential tips to look for when selecting the...

Why should you purchase family health insurance during the Covid outbreak?

The Covid-19 epidemic has been challenging in many ways. It has encouraged people to realise the importance health and educated them how to properly care for their own and their family members' health.

Because India is one of the nations badly affected by the outbreak, the health insurance industry has seen a significant spike in demand there and you should therefore try to invest in the best family health insurance plans . People are becoming concerned about the financial consequences of a medical disaster, which is why they are investing in extensive health insurance.

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Families sought to take part in award-winning dementia care project in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 08/23/2021 - 10:26am

Families affected by dementia in Exeter, Torbay and Teignbridge are being invited to take part in an award-winning programme, to help train the healthcare professionals of tomorrow and improve dementia care.

Supported by Alzheimer’s Society, the project Time for Dementia pairs families affected by dementia with undergraduate students, to better educate the students about life with dementia and the challenges that come with it. From September, the University of Exeter’s incoming Medical Imaging and Nursing students will be taking part in the programme, and are now seeking families...

Six signs your eyes and ears could be telling you something about your health

People across Devon are being warned about six subtle signs that show their ears and eyes are telling them something serious about their health.

Just as simple headaches and sudden weight fluctuations can reveal deeper health concerns, eyes and ears can also give some clues that a potential health concern is happening in the body.

To help Devon people look out for the tell-tale signs, Giles Edmonds, Specsavers clinical services director, and chief audiologist, Gordon Harrison, are sharing the top six ‘watch-outs’ that could denote a problem.

Eye floaters –...

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