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High risk of stroke within five years of TIA, warn researchers
People who have had a stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA or mini stroke) are at high risk of suffering a similar episode within five years, research has found.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - October 7, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
National audit reveals 'worrying' shortage of nurses on stroke wards
There are still major shortages of both nurses and doctors in stroke care, warns a report published today by the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - December 2, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Stroke patients at heightened risk of attempting suicide
Stroke patients can be up to twice as likely to commit suicide compared with the rest of the population, and the risk of attempted suicide is highest within the first two years after a stroke.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - April 10, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
New blood thinning pill to combat stroke risk
Some UK patients at risk of having a stroke can now be prescribed with a new blood thinning tablet, it has been announced.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - January 3, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
NICE backs drug to reduce stroke risk for AF patients
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence is now recommending the use of apixaban for some patients with irregular heartbeats to help prevent them experiencing stroke or systemic embolism.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - January 23, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Smoking cannabis 'increases stroke risk'
Smoking cannabis can double the risk of stroke in young and middle-aged adults, a study suggests.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - February 7, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Stroke survivors feel 'abandoned' on leaving hospital
Too many stroke survivors feel “abandoned” when they leave hospital, a charity has warned
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - May 1, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Warfarin 'can increase stroke risk' in some heart patients
A widely used anti-clotting pill can double the risk of stroke when patients with a faulty heart rhythm first start taking it, a study has found.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - December 19, 2013 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Hospitals to receive ‘anti-DVT sleeves’ for stroke patients
Hospitals across England are preparing to receive potentially lifesaving equipment to prevent deep vein thrombosis in patients immobilised by a recent stroke.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - May 6, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
High protein diet 'cuts stroke risk'
High protein diets may protect against stroke, especially if they contain a lot of fish, scientists have said.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - June 12, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Playing musical instrument 'might aid stroke recovery'
Stroke victims could make a quicker journey on the road to recovery if they take up a musical instrument, UK researchers have claimed.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - June 19, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
NICE advises against aspirin for cutting stroke risk in AF patients
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has recommended that people with atrial fibrillation are prescribed an anticoagulant instead of aspirin to reduce their risk of stroke.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - June 20, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Hostility and chronic stress increases stroke risk, warn researchers
Stress, hostility and depression can significantly increase the chances of middle-aged and older adults having a stroke, US researchers have found.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - July 11, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Nurse staffing levels linked to weekend death rates from stroke
Stroke patients are more likely to die in units with lower nurse staffing levels at weekends, according to latest UK research.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - August 19, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Quarter of women unaware of stroke mortality risk
One in eight women in the UK are unaware that they could suffer a stroke even though they are three times more deadly than breast cancer, a poll has found.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - October 29, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
