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Large trial says aspirin safe for brain bleed stroke patients
Study says brain haemorrhage survivors should continue taking antiplatelet medicines Related items fromOnMedica Treatment of hypertension for low-risk patients questioned Avoid BP-lowering drugs in stroke Adding insulin to metformin linked to higher mortality Stroke rate higher in HIV patients Risk/benefit balance of alteplase shifts quickly
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 22, 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
Good sleep patterns can reduce susceptibility to heart disease and stroke
Risk of heart disease and stroke reduced even in people with genetic susceptibility to the conditions Related items fromOnMedica Physical activity might offset harms of time spent sitting Heart disease and stroke deaths plummet in Scotland One in two women and one in three men will develop neurological disease Coronary heart disease remains UK ’s biggest killer Most supplements offer no real benefit, some might increase risks
Source: OnMedica Latest News - December 18, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Stem cells useful for stroke recovery
Brain and nerve repair witnessed in animal tests Related items from OnMedicaStroke therapists must offer seven-day workingParacetamol could improve outcome after strokeStatin use cuts stroke risk by a fifthAlso in the press
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 28, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
TV awareness ads on stroke and cancer to be relaunched
Hundreds of extra diagnoses resulted from successful adsRelated items from OnMedicaGlobal cancer burden set to soarGPs supported to spot cancer earlierNICE issues first guidelines on stroke rehabilitationStroke survivors frequently struggle to communicate with their GPsStroke burden set to double by 2030
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 10, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
New technology could determine use of thrombolysis post stroke
Computer program could help predict which patients may suffer potentially fatal side-effects Related items from OnMedicaBetter treatment has reduced deaths from aneurysmsEarly treatment cuts disability impact for stroke patientsMost patients unaware they have had a minor strokeAvoid BP-lowering drugs in strokeNICE says GPs need direct access to CT scans
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 24, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Medicine watchdog launches stroke drug review
Doctors concerned that clot buster alteplase can increase the risk of dangerous bleedingRelated items from OnMedicaAlteplase benefits older people tooEarlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomesAlteplase use linked to reduction in disability after strokeAvoid BP-lowering drugs in strokeRisk/benefit balance of alteplase shifts quickly
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 26, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Dementia and stroke funding remains too low, say experts
Social care costs of dementia outweighs other conditionsRelated items from OnMedicaNew technology could determine use of thrombolysis post strokeOne in five people with dementia gets no supportAll-Parliamentary group calls for long-term dementia planNHS continuing healthcare funding chaotic and opaquePublic campaign has resulted in 4000 fewer people disabled by stroke
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 14, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Stroke rates rocket in younger men and women
No longer a disease of old people, as strokes soar by nearly a third in 40-54-year-old womenRelated items from OnMedicaRisk/benefit balance of alteplase shifts quicklyMen with high oestrogen levels at greater risk of breast cancerKeeping fit may delay onset of dyslipidaemiaCoalition government derailed measures to cut salt in foodTime to rethink 4.5h window for alteplase after stroke
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 12, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Working long hours raises risk of stroke
55-hour working week linked to 33% higher risk of strokeRelated items from OnMedicaShift workers have higher risk of type 2 diabetesJunior doctors worry about quality of care and long working hoursLong working hours boost heart disease risk, research showsCHD exerts higher burden on men than womenPublic campaign has resulted in 4000 fewer people disabled by stroke
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 20, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Marijuana users are more likely to have stroke caused by stenosis
Researchers explore difference in features of stroke between users and non-users of marijuana Related items from OnMedica'Skunk’ causes a quarter of new cases of psychosis Public campaign has resulted in 4000 fewer people disabled by strokeEmergency staff ‘playing catch-up’ in battle against legal highsThird of gym-goers use drugs or supplements to lose weightDrug-related deaths in Scotland reach record high
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 28, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Stroke can often be avoided, claims study
Ten modifiable risk factors account for 90% of strokes Related items from OnMedicaStroke and other vascular disordersObese women on the pill more likely to have rare strokeAspirin after mini-stroke reduces risk of major strokeAir pollution emerges as a leading factor for strokeNever too old to benefit from CVD prevention
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 17, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Heart attack and stroke risk higher with shingles
Doctors urged to make patients with shingles aware of their risk of cardiovascular disease Related items fromOnMedica Risk of stroke increases immediately after shingles Vaccine for shingles fails to reach patients in most need
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 4, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Stroke deaths falling in Europe, overall
But signs that downwards trend may have stalled Related items fromOnMedica Women less likely than men to achieve CHD targets Cigars and pipes raise mortality risk independent of cigarettes Heart attack protocol eliminates gender gap in outcome Stroke burden set to double by 2030 Dementia diagnosis target should be 75% by 2017
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 17, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Breastfeeding may help protect against stroke
Post-menopausal women have lower risk of stroke if they breastfed Related items fromOnMedica Antiseptic prevents deaths in newborns UK lagging behind peers on child health Breastfeeding for longer could save NHS £40 million a year Babies aged 2-3 months to a year vulnerable to measles Fewer than ever women smoke at point of birth
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 22, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
