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Better stroke care by numbers
Use mathematics to map complex patient care pathways
Source: HSJ - March 10, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Lower salt intake linked to plummeting CVD deaths
Average salt intake fell by 15% in 2003-11 in England; heart disease and stroke deaths fell by around 40%Related items from OnMedicaHigh salt content of certain meds boosts risk of cardiovascular problems Sugar not saturated fat is the major issue for CVDCVD prevention must target those with high lifetime riskCheese makers urged to cut salt contentCut salt intake to save lives
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 15, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Richard III had inherited scoliosis
Hospital CTs of skeleton reveal the King was far from ‘crook-backed’ Related items from OnMedicaBalloon kyphoplasty cuts spine fracture painThyroid patients need better monitoringPainkiller use linked to cardiac riskTargeted approach to back pain cheaper and more effectiveRadiation exposure may increase risk of stroke and heart disease
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 30, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Hypertension control rates trebled since 1994
If management improvements continue some 50,000 major cardiovascular events will be prevented in the next decadeRelated items from OnMedicaStatin use after stroke not linked to bleedsBlood test detects high-risk heart failure patientsTai chi benefits heart failure patientsStatins effective at all CRP levelsQOF reduces health inequalities
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 30, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Richard III's revealing spinal rebuild
Hospital CTs of skeleton show the King was far from ‘crook-backed’ Related items from OnMedicaBalloon kyphoplasty cuts spine fracture painThyroid patients need better monitoringPainkiller use linked to cardiac riskTargeted approach to back pain cheaper and more effectiveRadiation exposure may increase risk of stroke and heart disease
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 30, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Interview with Simon Stevens
He told the Daily Telegraph and Health Service Journal that it made sense to centralise some services such as stroke services in major conurbations while others would need a more local approach, such as greater integration of care for older people involving local hospitals, GP services, community nursing and social care. More ....
Source: NHS Networks - June 3, 2014 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
Particulate levels linked to arrhythmias and embolisms
But short-term exposure to most pollutants not linked to raised risk of CVDRelated items from OnMedicaAir pollution is leading environmental cause of cancer deathsSo-called safe EU air pollution levels may still be deadlyAir pollution death rates mappedRoads’ impact on asthma underestimatedTraffic noise linked to stroke risk
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 5, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Rates of pre-diabetes have tripled over past decade in England
1 in 3 people now affected; more needs to be done to stave off steep predicted rise in diabetes, says Diabetes UKRelated items from OnMedicaPre-diabetes linked to higher risk of stroke, study suggestsFamily history of diabetes boosts pre-diabetes riskDiabetic numbers set to hit 4.4m by 20203.2 million Britons have diabetesWaist size predicts type 2 diabetes risk
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 10, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NICE faces increasing row over statins
Doctors demand withdrawal of new NICE guidance that goes ‘a step too far’Related items from OnMedicaBMJ withdraw statements about statin safetyOverview of statinsStatins should be offered to people more widelyStatin use after stroke not linked to bleedsDrugs regulators “put profits before patients”
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 11, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Patients miss gravity of cancer symptoms
Lack of concern, not embarrassment, stops people seeing GP about rectal bleedingRelated items from OnMedicaTV awareness ads on stroke and cancer to be relaunchedPlan to train more GPs in spotting cancer earlyWomen in 70s often clueless about breast cancer symptomsCall for improvements in prostate cancer screeningHPV behind dramatic rise in anal cancer rates
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 12, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
GPs to review aspirin use in atrial fibrillation patients
NICE calls for increased uptake of anticoagulantsRelated items from OnMedicaAlteplase use linked to reduction in disability after strokeGPs should screen over 65s for atrial fibrillationAtrial fibrillation raises risk of cognitive problems Statin use after stroke not linked to bleedsNew guidance to prevent strokes
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 19, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Perspectives on end of life care
It looked at three conditions, heart failure, lung cancer and stroke, chosen to represent differing disease trajectories. More ....
Source: NHS Networks - June 19, 2014 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
South East Coast Strategic Clinical Networks
In this way SCNs will reduce unwarranted variation in health and wellbeing services, encourage innovation in how services are provided now and in the future, and provide clinical advice and leadership to support their decision-making and strategic planning.
South East Coast covers Kent, Surrey and Sussex with four networks, Cardiovascular (including cardiac, stroke, renal and diabetes), Maternity, Children and Young people, Mental Health, Dementia and Neurological Conditions, and Cancer.
Source: NHS Networks - July 7, 2014 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
Common drug for Sjögren’s does not help symptoms
Hydroxychloroquine didn’t reduce dryness, pain or fatigue more than placebo Related items from OnMedicaNewer RA drugs no better than old in keeping patients at workThyroid patients need better monitoringDrugs regulators “put profits before patients”Lupus anticoagulant greatly raises stroke risk
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 17, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NHS health check annual data
The health check programme enables individuals to make informed choices about their lifestyle, helping to reduce the risk of serious conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Uptake figures remain consistent at 49 percent. More ....
Source: NHS Networks - July 21, 2014 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
