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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
Time to rethink 4.5h window for alteplase after stroke
After three hours, increased mortality may outweigh uncertain benefits, say researchersRelated items from OnMedicaNew technology could determine use of thrombolysis post strokeAlteplase use linked to reduction in disability after strokeMedicine watchdog launches stroke drug reviewPublic campaign has resulted in 4000 fewer people disabled by strokeEarlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomes
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 18, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Nurses vote to accept a 1% pay rise
‘Fight for fair pay not over’ says RCNRelated items from OnMedicaTroubled Barts Health NHS Trust loses senior staffMinimum staff ratios needed in A&E, NICE recommendsMPs called to sign safe staffing manifestoWeekend nursing ratios hit stroke mortalityPay blow 'will hit nurse recruitment and retention'
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 5, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Drive to boost knowledge of heart health
New tool to find age of heart launched for patientsRelated items from OnMedicaPublic health to focus on men who have sex with menMaking health changes more effective as a couple1970s advice to cut dietary fat not evidence-basedHigh cholesterol in 30s raises heart disease riskPublic campaign has resulted in 4000 fewer people disabled by stroke
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 13, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Public campaign has resulted in 4000 fewer people disabled by stroke
Act FAST is working, but people still unaware of need for prompt treatment, says Public Health EnglandRelated items from OnMedicaStroke survivors frequently struggle to communicate with their GPsLight therapy may improve stroke recoveryWeekend nursing ratios hit stroke mortalityNICE issues first guidelines on stroke rehabilitationStroke burden set to double by 2030
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 2, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Safety questions over adrenaline for cardiac arrest
Might not always offer the best chance of survival and good functional outcomeRelated items from OnMedicaEarlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomesCardio risk raised in people using long-acting bronchodilatorsNICE rejects arguments against wider statin useAdding insulin to metformin linked to higher mortalityNew guidance for elderly with high BP
Source: OnMedica Latest News - December 4, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Paralysed man walks after stem cell breakthrough
British researchers developed technique that regenerates damaged central nervous system connectionsRelated items from OnMedicaScientists ‘grow’ human blood vesselsStem cells useful for stroke recoveryStem cells repair bowel disease Exercise “switches off” muscle-wasting pathwaysMilitary amputees to get 'bionic legs'
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 21, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NICE recommends more INR self-monitoring
Quicker dose adjustment will result in fewer major bleeds, MIs and strokes, says guidanceRelated items from OnMedicaHuge benefits to new anti-clotting drugAspirin as effective as warfarin for heart patientsDaily aspirin use linked to major bleedingStatin use after stroke not linked to bleedsSelf-monitoring cuts warfarin clot risk
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 25, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Can fish oil reduce seizures in epilepsy?
Low-dose n-3 fatty acid supplements safe, and may cut seizure frequencyRelated items from OnMedicaStroke rate higher in HIV patientsRecurrent stroke more likely at very low BPAdding insulin to metformin linked to higher mortalityStatin use after stroke not linked to bleedsRisk/benefit balance of alteplase shifts quickly
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 11, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Statins benefit children with familial hypercholesterolaemia
More robust or earlier treatment would increase the benefitsRelated items from OnMedicaNICE says far more people should take statinsRecurrent stroke more likely at very low BPAntibiotic fails to improve lung function in children with CFNew guidance for elderly with high BPStatin use after stroke not linked to bleeds
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 10, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Potassium-rich foods cut stroke deaths in older women
Health benefits are greater among older women who do not have high blood pressureRelated items from OnMedicaWomen have poorer quality of life after strokeAntioxidants linked to lower heart risksNHS unprepared for obese pregnant womenExtra calcium does not cut fracture risk, research showsWeight-loss surgery doubles in two years
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 5, 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
Weekend nursing ratios hit stroke mortality
Nurse staffing levels - not specialist stroke physician availability - key to safe seven day workingRelated items from OnMedicaNICE outlines the cost of safe staffingStroke burden set to double by 2030Treatment is faster in high volume stroke centres Shortage of senior nurses spells ‘long-term crisis’ for NHSWe don’t have enough time to care for patients, say nurses
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 22, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Light therapy may improve stroke recovery
Stimulating specific neurons in the motor cortex could aid recovery Related items from OnMedicaNoninvasive brain control may lead to new treatmentsPrompt stroke therapy will cut disease burdenEarlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomesStroke burden set to double by 2030NICE issues first guidelines on stroke rehabilitation
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 19, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Man jailed for selling super-strength 'herbal' impotence drug
ED medicine posed serious risk of heart attack or stroke Related items from OnMedicaCancer risk of herbal products for slimming and EDHeavy metal warning in Chinese medicinesWarning on buying unlicensed erectile dysfunction drugsMillions of adults risk buying 'fake' drugs Online access to meds without prescription on rise, warn pharmacists
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 18, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
