Posts tagged “Wales”

Could virtual reality ease the pain of childbirth?-8355-5522-8428-9414-6465

August 13th, 2019

Women in Wales are being given access to virtual reality headsets as part of a trial to determine the effects of VR on pain management during labour.  University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff is currently trialling a programme, which involves offering expectant mothers the chance to use a VR headset. The aim is to see […]

Liver transplant survivor urges other parts of the UK to adopt Welsh donor system-4469

January 16th, 2018
Liver transplant survivor urges other parts of the UK to adopt Welsh donor system-4469

A 31-year old woman who very nearly lost her life while waiting for a donor liver has urged the rest of the UK to adopt the Welsh donor system. Ellie Lacey, from Cardiff, underwent emergency surgery last year after being diagnosed with acute and unexplained liver failure. Ellie was lucky to survive and she is […]

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