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Stroke Risk Factors, Subtype, and Outcomes in a Multi-Ethnic Stroke Population
Conclusion Our study demonstrates that stroke patients ONIE have a different stroke subtype and demographic profile compared to Irish patients. Patients ONIE are more likely to be young, male with higher rates of ICH.PMID:35279054
Source: Ir Med J - March 13, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: J Finnegan S Mello N Cogan S Greene D Ryan R Collins Source Type: research
When the cupboard is bare: Impact of low pay revealed by conference
On a busy opening day of UNISON’s women’s conference – held virtually because of the continuing pandemic – delegates worked hard to ensure they have every chance of getting through the entire agenda.
Irene Graham from Northern Ireland told delegates about that region’s relaunch of the Feminist Recover Plan, which highlights the effects of both the pandemic and Brexit on women.
Conference voted to support the region’s plan and called on the national committee to use it as a model to shape its future work.
Describing the struggle low-paid women workers have to survive on “on the hamster wheel of life”, Laura ...
Source: UNISON meat hygiene - February 18, 2022 Category: Food Science Authors: Amanda Kendal Tags: Article News 2022 National Womens Conference Source Type: news
Atrial fibrillation (AF) pilot screening programme in primary care in Ireland: an implementation study protocol
This study aims to investigate the acceptability, feasibility and impact of AF screening in primary care using a handheld mobile ECG device.
Methods and analysis
General practitioners (GPs) and practice nurses in the South of Ireland will opportunistically screen patients aged ≥65 years for AF at routine consultation using a handheld one-lead ECG device, KardiaMobile. This study will screen up to 4000 patients. Blood pressure and smoking status will be checked concurrently. A mixed-method evaluation will be undertaken including a partial economic evaluation. Anonymised data will be collected from participating practice...
Source: BMJ Open - February 7, 2022 Category: General Medicine Authors: Callanan, A., Quinlan, D., O'Sullivan, S., Bradley, C. P., Kearney, P. M., Murphy, A., Buckley, C. M. Tags: Open access, Public health Source Type: research
Post-acute organisational audit report
Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) - Based on data from 664 post-acute services, this report describes the organisation of post-acute stroke care in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and Jersey as of 1 April 2021. Overall, the report found some improvements when compared to 2015, including the fact that 99 per cent of services have access to an occupational therapist, physiotherapist and rehab assistant (95 per cent in 2015).ReportMore detail
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - December 13, 2021 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: NHS performance and productivity Source Type: news
Airway clearance practice in people with bronchiectasis: A Northern Ireland (NI) survey
Conclusions: In this study of bronchiectasis patients in NI, most received their first consultation on ACT from a physiotherapist in the outpatient setting and were using ACT +/- ACT adjunct + exercise.Acknowledgements: Study funded by Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 25, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: ONeill, K., ONeill, B., Boyd, J., Grath, R. M., Chalmers, J. D., De Soyza, A., Bradley, J. M. Tags: Physiotherapists Source Type: research
New Analyses Suggest Favorable Results for STELARA ® (ustekinumab) When Used as a First-Line Therapy for Bio-Naïve Patients with Moderately to Severely Active Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
SPRING HOUSE, PENNSYLVANIA, October 25, 2021 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced data from two new analyses of STELARA® (ustekinumab) for the treatment of adults with moderately to severely active Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC).1,2 In a modelled analysisa focused on treatment sequencing using data from randomized controlled trials, network meta-analysis and literature, results showed patient time spent in clinical remission or response was highest when STELARA was used as a first-line advanced therapy for bio-naïve patients with moderately to severely acti...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - October 25, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Innovation Source Type: news
Long non-coding RNA Plasmacytoma variant 1 in acute ischemic stroke: association with disease risk, severity, and recurrence-free survival and relation with inflammatory cytokines
ConclusionLnc-PVT1 not only correlates with AIS risk, inflammation, and disease severity, but also reveals a dependable value for AIS prognostication, which still needs further studies for validation.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - October 7, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Assessment of BNP and BDNF results in elective endovascular cerebral aneurysm treatment
ConclusionsAfter elective endovascular cerebral aneurysm treatment, the BNP values in serum decreased significantly, and the BDNF values in serum did not change significantly.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - September 29, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Visual perceptual deficit screening in stroke survivors: evaluation of current practice in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
CONCLUSIONS: Visual perceptual deficits are screened post-stroke at a similar rate to sensory vision or visual neglect. Underdiagnosis of visual perceptual deficits may stem from both reliance on subjective and non-standardised screening approaches, and conflicting definitions of visual perception held among clinicians. We recommend increased training provision and use of brief performance-based screening tools.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONLack of agreement among clinicians on what constitutes as visual perceptual or sensory vision deficits may prove problematic, as precise and exact language is often required for clinic...
Source: Disability and Rehabilitation - August 30, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Michael J Colwell Nele Demeyere Kathleen Vancleef Source Type: research
EP44* Nimbus geometric clot extractor for tough clots - Real world clinical experience and clot composition
ConclusionsNimbus is effective in removing tough clots markedly rich in fibrin and platelets in challenging real world situations.ReferenceJens Fiehler. Failed thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke: return of the stent? Stroke 2018;49:811–812. https://doi.org/10.1161/STROKEAHA.118.020541DisclosureThis series has emanated from research supported in part by a grant from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under grant number 13/RC/2073_P2. It is the independent clinical practice of the authors. Cerenovus provided support for post hoc data collection and analysis.
Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - August 24, 2021 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Nordmeyer, H., Doyle, K., Gralla, J., Phung, T., Molina Gil, S., Belachew, N., Neuhaus, S., Douglas, A., Mordasini, P. Tags: Treatment Source Type: research
EP47* Investigation of current and novel treatment strategies for ICA and MCA occlusions in an in-vitro thrombectomy model
ConclusionsThe novel 0.088’’ aspiration catheter achieves the best FPE rates in both ICA and MCA occlusions. In terms of existing techniques, ADAPT is more effective in the MCA, while the stentrievers provide a benefit in the ICA.ReferencesHafeez MU, Kan P, Srivatsan A, Moore S, Jafari M, DeLaGarza C, et al. Comparison of first-pass efficacy among four mechanical thrombectomy techniques: a single-center experience. World Neurosurgery 2020;144:e533–e40.Gershon BS, Bageac DV, Shigematsu T, Majidi S, De Leacy R. Republished: first clinical report of aspiration through a novel 0.088-inch catheter positioned i...
Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - August 24, 2021 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Nogueira, R., Thornton, J., Mullins, L., Fitzgerald, S. Tags: Treatment Source Type: research
EP51* Burden of tough to retrieve clots in acute ischemic stroke: clinical and economic impact of increasing retrieval attempts in mechanical thrombectomy
ConclusionOdds of achieving good outcomes decline with MT passes, while care costs increase. Thrombectomy devices that improve interaction with tough clots for rapid and complete retrieval in fewer passes may improve clinical and economic outcomes.ReferencesYoo AJ. Journal of Stroke 2017;19(2):121.Douglas A. JNIS 2020;12(6):557–562.Liebeskind DS. Stroke 2011;42(5):1237–1243.Abbasi M. Interventional Neuroradiology 2021;202115910199211009119.Siddiqui AH. Stroke 2021;52(Suppl_1):AP14–AP14.García-Tornel Á. Stroke 2019;50(7):1781–1788.Shireman TI. Stroke 2017;48(2):379–387.DisclosureD...
Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - August 24, 2021 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Alderson, J., Ikeme, S., Tong, C., Cameron, H., Thornton, J. Tags: Treatment Source Type: research
Global cognitive performance at 4-year follow-up in individuals with atrial fibrillation —findings from The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing
ConclusionIndividuals with AF were more likely to show an increase in rate of errors between waves 1 and 3 (4-year follow-up period) in the TILDA population; however, results were not significant when controlling for age, sex and level of education.
Source: Age and Ageing - July 21, 2021 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research
Identifying patients with atrial fibrillation with a single CHA 2 DS 2 -VASC risk factor who are at higher risk of stroke
ConclusionPatients considered at low or intermediate risk using traditional risk stratification schemes, with ≥ 2 points using this proposed low-risk index (65–74 years old, diabetics or a combination of chronic renal failure and an additional risk factor), had an overall stroke risk that may justify anticoagulation therapy.
Source: Irish Journal of Medical Science - April 12, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
