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Flu jab associated with reduced risk of stroke
Having the flu jab could also help prevent strokes, a new study by UK researchers has suggested.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - October 6, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
NICE approves new oral anti-coagulant for atrial fibrillation
The drug edoxaban has been given the official seal of approval for NHS use in preventing stroke and blood clots in patients with a common heart disorder.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - September 24, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Review concludes clot-busting drug is ‘safe and effective’
An independent expert review of has found that a drug is “safe and effective” for use within existing treatment guidelines for acute ischaemic stroke.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - July 24, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Cognitive ability deteriorates faster in stroke patients
Stroke is associated with accelerated and persistent declines in thinking ability over six years, according to a major long-term study in the US.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - July 7, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Eating 100g of chocolate a day linked to reduced CVD risk
Consumption of up to 100g of chocolate every day is linked to lowered risk of heart disease and stroke, according to UK research.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - June 16, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Increased stroke and MI risk linked to sleeping disorders
Poor sleep is associated with increased risk of heart attack and stroke, according to the results from a study presented at an international conference today.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - June 15, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Taking statins linked with 30% lower stroke risk
Regular use of cholesterol lowering drugs is associated with a significantly lower risk of stroke in healthy older adults, according to a French study.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - May 20, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Testing the strength of patients' grip ‘can predict CVD risk’
Weak grip strength is linked with shorter survival and a greater risk of having a heart attack or stroke, according to an international study.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - May 14, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Nurses join therapists in new Teesside stroke rehab unit
Nurses and therapists have been brought together under one roof to create a “centre of excellence” for stroke rehabilitation services at Redcar Primary Care Hospital.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - April 27, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Stroke patients at heightened risk of attempting suicide
Stroke patients can be up to twice as likely to commit suicide compared with the rest of the population, and the risk of attempted suicide is highest within the first two years after a stroke.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - April 10, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Barts reinstates whistleblower after claims about stroke care concerns
A significant U-turn by the management of Barts Health Trust has seen a sacked whistleblowing union rep re-instated after being dismissed almost two years ago.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - April 1, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
New score predicts cardiovascular risk for ‘anyone in world’ over 40
Researchers have developed a new risk score which they claim can predict the 10-year risk of developing heart disease or having a stroke in patients aged 40 years or older in any country.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - March 26, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Question mark over benefits of HRT for women after menopause
Hormone replacement therapy does not protect post-menopausal women against cardiovascular disease, and may even cause an increased risk of stroke, according to a systematic review of the current evidence.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - March 10, 2015 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
National audit reveals 'worrying' shortage of nurses on stroke wards
There are still major shortages of both nurses and doctors in stroke care, warns a report published today by the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - December 2, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
Quarter of women unaware of stroke mortality risk
One in eight women in the UK are unaware that they could suffer a stroke even though they are three times more deadly than breast cancer, a poll has found.
Source: Nursing Times Breaking News - October 29, 2014 Category: Nursing Source Type: news
