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Risk of stroke increases immediately after shingles
Treating shingles with antivirals protects against increased stroke risk, study findsRelated items from OnMedicaNICE issues first guidelines on stroke rehabilitationEarlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomesStroke burden set to double by 2030Shingles vaccine cuts risk in people on anti-TNFsShingles campaign starts
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 3, 2014 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
Brain injury increases risk of premature death
Causes of death include suicide, injuries and assaultsRelated items from OnMedicaBreast cancer may cause brain injury, research showsDoctors applaud cycle helmet rulingDark chocolate may cut stroke damage to brain
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 16, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Third of GP practices with problems fail basic standards
CQC checks show new GP inspection regime will be toughRelated items from OnMedicaGPs should be told when patients have cosmetic surgeryTwo thirds of GPs predict longer waiting timesGPs to consult via social media and take on more rolesEarlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomesHistoric NHS Mandate published today
Source: OnMedica Latest News - December 12, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Proximity to airports raises risk of heart disease
Heart and circulatory disease risk from living near airportsRelated items from OnMedicaRoads’ impact on asthma underestimatedAir pollution linked to uncontrolled asthma, research showsAircraft noise increases blood pressureTraffic noise linked to stroke riskSlow walkers at increased risk of cardiovascular death
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 9, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Early treatment cuts disability impact for stroke patients
37% better outcome for stroke patients treated within 90 minutesRelated items from OnMedicaEarlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomesAlteplase use linked to reduction in disability after strokeOne in four people quickly stop stroke medicinesStroke survival best in specialist unitsDH plan to boost public knowledge of stroke
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 23, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Obesity on rise among primary school leavers
Prevalence greatest among children from most deprived areas of the country Related items from OnMedicaObese kids get head start on adult stroke and heart disease riskOne in three Year 6 children are overweight or obeseFat children have high cardiovascular risks as teensSurgery should be a last resort for obese childrenExperts attack government’s “nudge” policy on obesity
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 2, 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
Marine fatty acids linked to lower risk of breast cancer
One or two portions a week of salmon, tuna or sardines cut risk by 5%Related items from OnMedicaCancer survivors need better diet adviceStudy shows link between diet and breast cancer Two weekly portions of oily fish could help ward off stroke Don’t bother eating oily fish to ward off secondary heart attacksDietary intake of veg linked to lower risk of ER-negative breast cancer
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 28, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Alteplase use linked to reduction in disability after stroke
Few patients receive the drug, but could it cut long-term costs of stroke care?Related items from OnMedicaRisk/benefit balance of alteplase shifts quicklyEarlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomesStatin use after stroke not linked to bleedsAvoid BP-lowering drugs in strokeNew guidance to prevent strokes
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 21, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NICE issues first guidelines on stroke rehabilitation
'Joined-up' care essential say expertsRelated items from OnMedicaSpecialist stroke support costs NHS lessStroke therapists must offer seven-day workingEmotional support for stroke survivors is inadequateStroke survival best in specialist unitsTreatment is faster in high volume stroke centres
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 12, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Surgery death risk - higher at the end of the week
More patients die on Fridays than MondaysRelated items from OnMedicaBMA rejects argument for seven-day routine care in hospitalsAll hospitals ordered to review overnight discharge policy Deaths higher in patients admitted at weekendsWeekend admission puts stroke patients at riskRCP tackles excess weekend mortality
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 29, 2013 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
BMA rejects argument for seven-day routine care in hospitals
Debate over NHS offering all services at weekendsRelated items from OnMedicaRCP tackles excess weekend mortalityHospitals ‘on the edge’ of collapseFlexible visiting times trialled in Scotland Stroke therapists must offer seven-day workingFeasibility of seven day NHS to be examined
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 25, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Work stress unlikely to cause cancer
Common factors such as shift work might lie behind earlier associationsRelated items from OnMedicaNew NHS stress helpline launchedStressed type A people at high stroke riskRecession hits men’s mental health worstHeart risks higher in overtime workersCancer survivors more prone to stress than others
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 8, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
