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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
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
Cholesterol drugs lower risk of stroke in healthy older adults by 30%
Study suggests drugs might be considered for preventing stroke in older peopleRelated items from OnMedicaPoor response to statins may indicate blocked arteriesStatins and dietary changes have saved 20,000 lives Stroke rates rocket in younger men and womenHigh cholesterol in 30s raises heart disease riskTime to rethink 4.5h window for alteplase after stroke
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 20, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Aspirin after mini-stroke reduces risk of major stroke
Fatal or disabling stroke risk reduced by 70-80%Related items from OnMedicaNew drive to recognise and treat mini-strokes quickerStroke and other vascular disordersRegular aspirin use may slow progression of early emphysema Long-term aspirin use linked to lower risk of gastrointestinal tract cancers Earlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomes
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 18, 2016 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
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
Having a stroke doubles dementia risk
A history of stroke increases risk by around 70%, and a recent stroke more than doubles the risk Related items fromOnMedica New tool "Sweet 16" reliably spots cognitive impairment Dementia diagnosis target should be 75% by 2017 Head injuries linked to Alzheimer ’s and other disorders Dementia and stroke funding remains too low, say experts Risk of Alzheimer ’s lower in people with gout
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 31, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Thrombectomy to be offered up to 24h after onset of stroke
NICE recommends procedure in new draft guideline Related items fromOnMedica Stroke survivors need more help taking medicine Stroke deaths falling in Europe, overall Diagnosing a transient ischaemic attack One in two women and one in three men will develop neurological disease Having a stroke doubles dementia risk
Source: OnMedica Latest News - November 26, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Stroke survivors face high risk of visual problems
Up to six in 10 stroke survivors experience new visual problems prompted by their stroke Related items fromOnMedica Loneliness itself appears not to raise risk of heart attack/stroke NICE wants GPs to prevent 8,000 strokes a year Regular GP pulse checks of elderly patients could prevent strokes, study finds Experts warn of heart risks for people with diabetes Wait and hip measurement better indicator of heart attack risk than obesity
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 11, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Low cholesterol may increase risk for hemorrhagic stroke
LDL cholesterol levels below 70 mg/dL linked to higher risk of haemorrhagic stroke Related items fromOnMedica NICE issues guidelines on neurological conditions Stroke patients still not getting care they need Vitamin D supplements do not confer cardiovascular protection Physical activity might offset harms of time spent sitting Recurrent stroke more likely at very low BP
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 2, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Low cholesterol may increase risk for haemorrhagic stroke
LDL cholesterol levels below 70 mg/dL linked to higher risk of haemorrhagic stroke Related items fromOnMedica NICE issues guidelines on neurological conditions Stroke patients still not getting care they need Vitamin D supplements do not confer cardiovascular protection Physical activity might offset harms of time spent sitting Recurrent stroke more likely at very low BP
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 2, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Different types of stroke linked to different foods
Fibre linked to lower ischaemic stroke risk Related items fromOnMedica Obesity associated with worse mortality and higher CVD risk Heart disease and stroke deaths plummet in Scotland Vegetarians and pescatarians have lower risk of CHD Glucosamine supplements may reduce stroke risk Young adults with hypertension or hypercholesterolaemia have greater risk of heart disease in later life
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 23, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NHS ‘lifeline’ for hundreds of stroke survivors
Stroke Connect, a partnership with the NHS and the Stroke Association provides stroke survivors with support and advice in the early days following hospital discharge, without having to leave the house.
Source: NHS Networks - August 31, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Wessex HIEC launches online training and brochure for stroke care teams
The University of Central Lancashire, in collaboration with the Wessex HIEC and the Wessex stroke clinical leads forum for early supported discharge (ESD), has launched an online training package for professionals involved in stroke care. The clinical leads forum has also developed a brochure for patients and their families to understand more about the condition and information specific to their own care.
Source: NHS Networks - February 19, 2013 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford 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
