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Postcode lottery for NHS orthotics patients
Specialist orthotics care for patients with mobility issues varies significantly depending on where they live, research shows Related items fromOnMedica New funding for sports prosthetics for disabled children Lords demand an end to ‘national scandal’ on social care funding Rate of cognitive decline increases for years after stroke Men ’s dementia risk higher after androgen deprivation therapy Health professionals vary hugely in disability assessments
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 27, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Clinicians cause variation in radiation doses from CT scans
Experts call for more consistency in radiation doses Related items fromOnMedica Radiation exposure may increase risk of stroke and heart disease Breast cancers overdiagnosed Rise in medical radiation incidents Breast screening increases chance of mastectomy Benefits of breast screening are overestimated, research suggests
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 3, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Gingko biloba may boost memory after stroke, study shows
Herbal extract may protect against nerve cell death Related items fromOnMedica Scan suspected stroke patients within 1 hour, says RCP Blood-thinning drugs appear to protect against dementia in AF patients Big improvements in stroke care Rising use of antithrombotics linked to subdural haematoma RCGP defends ‘under-prescription’ of stroke medicines by GPs
Source: OnMedica Latest News - December 19, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Thousands set to benefit from 'game-changer' stroke treatment
Mechanical thrombectomy set to be offered in 24 centres across England Related items fromOnMedica Scan suspected stroke patients within 1 hour, says RCP RCGP defends ‘under-prescription’ of stroke medicines by GPs Charity calls for major reorganisation of stroke care Patients face postcode access to neurology appointments GPs have little confidence in primary care neurology services
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 12, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Charity calls for major reorganisation of stroke care
Stroke Association says small units must close to focus care in centres of excellence Related items fromOnMedica Migraine could raise risk of stroke after surgery NHS Health Checks have prevented up to 8,400 heart attacks and strokes Marital history linked to stroke survival RCGP defends ‘under-prescription’ of stroke medicines by GPs Scan suspected stroke patients within 1 hour, says RCP
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 5, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Migraine could raise risk of stroke after surgery
Almost double the risk of stroke in migraine patients Related items fromOnMedica NHS Health Checks have prevented up to 8,400 heart attacks and strokes Marital history linked to stroke survival RCGP defends ‘under-prescription’ of stroke medicines by GPs Scan suspected stroke patients within 1 hour, says RCP Depression risk much higher for three months after stroke
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 10, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Scan suspected stroke patients within 1 hour, says RCP
Royal College of Physicians launches new guidance Related items fromOnMedica Stroke patients still not getting care they need NHS stroke care getting better NICE wants GPs to prevent 8,000 strokes a year Aspirin after mini-stroke reduces risk of major stroke Stroke can often be avoided, claims study
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 4, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Cut CT radiation dose say experts
Radiation safety committee reports that record numbers of CT scans were carried out last year Related items from OnMedicaWorried-well health 'MoTs' banned due to cancer riskPatients’ exposure to X-ray radiation fallingMRI in breast cancer fails to cut reoperation rateNew imaging method uses sugar to show-up tumorsRadiation exposure may increase risk of stroke and heart disease
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 15, 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