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Stroke survivors face high risk of visual problems
Up to six in 10 stroke survivors experience new visual problems prompted by their stroke Related items fromOnMedica Loneliness itself appears not to raise risk of heart attack/stroke NICE wants GPs to prevent 8,000 strokes a year Regular GP pulse checks of elderly patients could prevent strokes, study finds Experts warn of heart risks for people with diabetes Wait and hip measurement better indicator of heart attack risk than obesity
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 11, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
RCGP defends ‘under-prescription’ of stroke medicines by GPs
Half of people eligible for preventive medicine were not prescribed them before stroke/TIA Related items fromOnMedica Higher dose statins could prolong lives of CVD patients Diabetes, stroke and heart attack cut life expectancy US expert group updates statins recommendations
Source: OnMedica Latest News - November 17, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Heart disease and stroke deaths plummet in Scotland
Survival from stroke and heart attack is improving – but deprivation-related inequalities remain Related items fromOnMedica Type 2 diabetes in 10 times more young people than realised Diabetes will soon cost NHS £16.9bn More Scottish GPs needed to fight heart disease Scotland reveals plans to cut impact of type 2 diabetes Stroke rates rocket in younger men and women
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 30, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Most stroke survivors fear another attack
Fifth of survivors stay silent on their fears, study shows Related items fromOnMedica Millions miss out on vital diabetes health checks Patients with atrial fibrillation to be targeted in stroke reduction programme TV awareness ads on stroke and cancer to be relaunched Fund specialist dementia training to improve care and save money Safeguarding: what lies ahead for 2019
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 3, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Ischaemic stroke cases set to rise 4% every year over next decade
Total of 3.7 million new cases in US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, Japan and China by 2027, trends analysis suggests Related items fromOnMedica NHS Health Check makes ‘modest’ but successful start Know your heart health risk stats as well as your PIN number, public urged Atrial fibrillation poses greater risk for women than men Diabetes, stroke and heart attack cut life expectancy England could have lowest disease burden in the world
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 16, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Dementia risk rises for middle-age abstainers and heavy drinkers
47% higher risk of dementia for abstainers compared to 1-14 units a week drinkers Related items fromOnMedica Stroke can often be avoided, claims study Smoking, hypertension and diabetes raise risk of dementia Daily alcohol consumption can lower heart disease Poor patients more likely to die after heart surgery than rich Dementia and stroke funding remains too low, say experts
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 2, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Statins safe for rheumatoid arthritis patients
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are likely to experience the same level of cardiovascular benefits as other individuals Related items fromOnMedica Lifestyle intervention in type 2 diabetes can have long-term effect Heart disease and stroke deaths plummet in Scotland Brexit could result in thousands of extra CVD deaths CHD and stroke risk seriously elevated with just one daily cigarette Obesity associated with worse mortality and higher CVD risk
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 15, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Physical activity might offset harms of time spent sitting
Reducing sitting time and increasing activity levels both important in reducing CVD mortality Related items fromOnMedica Plant-based diet linked to lower risk of heart failure Heart disease and stroke deaths plummet in Scotland Omega 3 from seafood linked to healthier ageing Type 2 diabetes in 10 times more young people than realised CHD and stroke risk seriously elevated with just one daily cigarette
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 23, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Coronary heart disease remains UK ’s biggest killer
Number of deaths from CHD has halved in a decade in the UK, but still far ahead of lung cancer and stroke Related items fromOnMedica Heart disease and stroke deaths plummet in Scotland Type 2 diabetes in 10 times more young people than realised Night shifts worsen diabetes risk for unhealthy women Population weight control best for cutting diabetes prevalence Diabetes will soon cost NHS £16.9bn
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 4, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Over-75s stopping statins face increased heart attack risk
Stopping statins raises heart attack risk by almost half for over 75s, researchers find Related items fromOnMedica Glucosamine supplements may reduce stroke risk Vitamin D supplements do not confer cardiovascular protection Gestational diabetes raises long-term CVD risk Coronary heart disease remains UK ’s biggest killer Heart disease and stroke deaths plummet in Scotland
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 30, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Certain statins can raise risk of developing diabetes
Overall benefits of statins outweigh risks, say expertsRelated items from OnMedicaRegulators suspend Avandia over safety concernsIgnored cholesterol blamed for heart attacksPolypill could halve cardiovascular events Hospitals fail women with myocardial infarctionStatins halve heart attack and stroke risk in healthy adults
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 24, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Higher heart disease risk for diabetics with hypoglycaemia
Severe hypoglycaemia doubles risk of cardiovascular diseaseRelated items from OnMedicaFour in five people with type 2 diabetes experience hypoglycaemiaBeing obese for longer worsens cardio risk factorsGovernment plans new CVD strategyDiabetes will soon cost NHS £16.9bnObese kids get head start on adult stroke and heart disease risk
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 31, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Rates of pre-diabetes have tripled over past decade in England
1 in 3 people now affected; more needs to be done to stave off steep predicted rise in diabetes, says Diabetes UKRelated items from OnMedicaPre-diabetes linked to higher risk of stroke, study suggestsFamily history of diabetes boosts pre-diabetes riskDiabetic numbers set to hit 4.4m by 20203.2 million Britons have diabetesWaist size predicts type 2 diabetes risk
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 10, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
South East Coast Strategic Clinical Networks
In this way SCNs will reduce unwarranted variation in health and wellbeing services, encourage innovation in how services are provided now and in the future, and provide clinical advice and leadership to support their decision-making and strategic planning.
South East Coast covers Kent, Surrey and Sussex with four networks, Cardiovascular (including cardiac, stroke, renal and diabetes), Maternity, Children and Young people, Mental Health, Dementia and Neurological Conditions, and Cancer.
Source: NHS Networks - July 7, 2014 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
NHS health check annual data
The health check programme enables individuals to make informed choices about their lifestyle, helping to reduce the risk of serious conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Uptake figures remain consistent at 49 percent. More ....
Source: NHS Networks - July 21, 2014 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
