MediWales
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…ore than 11,000 people in the UK already. “We need further data to help us understand how long vaccine protection lasts, particularly as we move towards the autumn/winter months where we tend to see an increase in respiratory viruses. This vaccine study will also help us to understand how best to protect people now and in the future. “All of this information will be vital to informing the future rollout of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in Wal…
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…eaking new product has been launched by Forth to help give women a greater understanding of their hormone cycles to improve female wellbeing and provide answers to women who may be entering the perimenopause. The product uses artificial intelligence, gold standard blood sample analysis, and industry leading clinician interpretation and analysis to map a woman’s unique monthly hormone cycle. The product has been developed under the guidance of Fort…
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The largest provider of care services in Wales has doubled its workforce and trebled turnover in the last six years. A Mold-based North East Wales Carers Information Service (NEWCIS) has its sights set on further growth after a challenging 12 months for the sector. CEO Claire Sullivan is celebrating 20 years with the organisation and admits the Coronavirus pandemic has been the toughest period of her professional career. However, despite a seri…
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…our vision is fine. An eye test can spot some eye conditions and other illnesses not related to sight. Regular check-ups are vital even if you have no symptoms. Opticians have remained open for appointments during lockdown. Tip 2: If you find your screen time has increased as a result of the pandemic, try to adopt the ’20-20-20’ rule which recommends that for every 20 minutes spent using a screen, you should try to look away at something that is 2…
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…ugh research As part of its rigorous evaluation processes, Evolve Raybotix undertook its own laboratory testing to determine the efficacy of the robots in both controlled and uncontrolled environments. One experiment used medical grade bacteria in a laboratory-controlled setting, whereas the second involved taking swabs from a company canteen area which is frequented by circa 65 employees per day. Areas such as door and fridge handles, canteen tab…
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…osing date for applications is rapidly approaching. Community groups – and communities of interest – have until Monday May 13th to apply for funding from the scheme, which is funded by the Powys Health Charity and is being administered by PAVO (The Powys Association of Voluntary Organisations.) The aim of the Small Health Grants to Promote Health and Wellbeing is to provide funding for organisations that wish to provide activities that contribute…