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Sentinel stroke national audit programme reports
The organisational audit measures the staffing levels, resources and facilities available in every hospital that cares for stroke patients acutely whilst the annual patient care audit provides answers to questions about the type of patient having a stroke, whether or not they are being treated quickly enough, receive enough therapy, where patients go for treatment including after their hospital stay, and whether they get the clot-busting drugs they require. More .....
Source: NHS Networks - December 5, 2014 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
Stroke treatment in England varies widely by location
Of the 68,800 patients admitted to hospital with stroke during 2013/14, 60% were admitted to an acute stroke unit within four hours of arrival at hospital. This figure varied by CCG, from 22% of patients in NHS Wyre Forest CCG to 85% in NHS Hillingdon CCG. More ....
Source: NHS Networks - December 24, 2014 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford 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
NHS stroke care getting better
But there still remain "unacceptable variations across the country" experts warnRelated items from OnMedicaStroke and other vascular disordersStroke patients still not getting care they needMarijuana users are more likely to have stroke caused by stenosisWorking long hours raises risk of stroke
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 25, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
No extra benefit from task-orientated stroke rehabilitation programmes
Nor did increasing therapy time offer additional improvement in motor functionRelated items from OnMedicaLight therapy may improve stroke recoveryTime to rethink 4.5h window for alteplase after strokeStroke patients still not getting care they needStroke and other vascular disordersNHS stroke care getting better
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 10, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
RCGP defends ‘under-prescription’ of stroke medicines by GPs
Half of people eligible for preventive medicine were not prescribed them before stroke/TIA Related items fromOnMedica Higher dose statins could prolong lives of CVD patients Diabetes, stroke and heart attack cut life expectancy US expert group updates statins recommendations
Source: OnMedica Latest News - November 17, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Costs of stroke three times higher than thought
A report from the Stroke Association estimates that the current cost of stroke to the UK is £26 billion every year, a threefold increase from the previous estimated cost of £9 billion.
Source: NHS Networks - November 2, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Plans to close three acute stroke units revealed
Proposals for to replace six stroke units with three new hyper-acute stroke facilities across Kent and Medway have been revealed.
Source: HSJ - September 17, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Guide for stroke survivors
Around 80,000 people a year are admitted to hospital with a stroke, and there are more than one million stroke survivors in England.
Source: NHS Networks - November 12, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Heart disease and stroke deaths plummet in Scotland
Survival from stroke and heart attack is improving – but deprivation-related inequalities remain Related items fromOnMedica Type 2 diabetes in 10 times more young people than realised Diabetes will soon cost NHS £16.9bn More Scottish GPs needed to fight heart disease Scotland reveals plans to cut impact of type 2 diabetes Stroke rates rocket in younger men and women
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 30, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Guidance on the 2019/20 CQUIN: Six month reviews for stroke survivors
Supporting guidance for the community CQUIN for providers of stroke community services outlines how to undertake six month post stroke reviews.
Source: NHS Networks - April 10, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Large trial says aspirin safe for brain bleed stroke patients
Study says brain haemorrhage survivors should continue taking antiplatelet medicines Related items fromOnMedica Treatment of hypertension for low-risk patients questioned Avoid BP-lowering drugs in stroke Adding insulin to metformin linked to higher mortality Stroke rate higher in HIV patients Risk/benefit balance of alteplase shifts quickly
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 22, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Most stroke survivors fear another attack
Fifth of survivors stay silent on their fears, study shows Related items fromOnMedica Millions miss out on vital diabetes health checks Patients with atrial fibrillation to be targeted in stroke reduction programme TV awareness ads on stroke and cancer to be relaunched Fund specialist dementia training to improve care and save money Safeguarding: what lies ahead for 2019
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 3, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Good sleep patterns can reduce susceptibility to heart disease and stroke
Risk of heart disease and stroke reduced even in people with genetic susceptibility to the conditions Related items fromOnMedica Physical activity might offset harms of time spent sitting Heart disease and stroke deaths plummet in Scotland One in two women and one in three men will develop neurological disease Coronary heart disease remains UK ’s biggest killer Most supplements offer no real benefit, some might increase risks
Source: OnMedica Latest News - December 18, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Staff shortage leads to emergency reconfiguration of stroke services
A hospital is to stop providing acute stroke services from the end of this month after all but one of its specialist stroke nurses handed in their notice.
Source: HSJ - June 15, 2020 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
