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Stroke care research
This report signals priority areas for stroke care research to help inform national policy.
Source: NHS Networks - March 8, 2022 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
National stroke programme – research priorities
This document highlights the priority areas for research to inform national policy and support the NHS long-term plan targets in relation to the national stroke programme.
Source: NHS Networks - March 15, 2022 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Officials sound alarm on ambulance stroke response times
National NHS officials have called for ambulance response times for stroke cases to be “urgently reviewed”.
Source: HSJ - May 4, 2022 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Exclusive: Sharp drop in quality of stroke care
The proportion of stroke units awarded the top ratings in a national audit has fallen significantly, HSJ analysis shows.
Source: HSJ - May 23, 2022 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
‘Shift to untrained staff’ leaves over half stroke units with too few nurses
Fewer than half of stroke units in England have the recommended number of trained nurses — a drop of 10 percentage points in two years, a report has warned.
Source: HSJ - June 22, 2022 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
New drive to recognise and treat mini-strokes quicker
Quarter of TIA cases missed by cliniciansRelated items from OnMedicaNICE issues first guidelines on stroke rehabilitationStroke burden set to double by 2030Huge increase in emergency stroke calls, due to Act FAST campaign Earlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomes
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 1, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NICE wants GPs to prevent 8,000 strokes a year
New guidance could help identify atrial fibrillation Related items fromOnMedica Atrial fibrillation poses greater risk for women than men Never too old to benefit from CVD prevention Stroke can often be avoided, claims study Stroke rates rocket in younger men and women Dementia and stroke funding remains too low, say experts
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 31, 2016 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Dizziness from standing up may mean higher risk of dementia
People with orthostatic hypotension in middle age had 54% higher risk of developing dementia Related items fromOnMedica Hypertension raises risk of mitral regurgitation Dementia and stroke funding remains too low, say experts Stroke can often be avoided, claims study Adding insulin to metformin linked to higher mortality Stroke rates rocket in younger men and women
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 26, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Treatment of hypertension for low-risk patients questioned
Study funds little evidence of benefits from treatment Related items fromOnMedica Withdrawn valsartan meds not linked to short-term cancer risk Avoid BP-lowering drugs in stroke Adding insulin to metformin linked to higher mortality Stroke rate higher in HIV patients Recurrent stroke more likely at very low BP
Source: OnMedica Latest News - November 1, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Survey for people benefiting from personal health budgets
The 2019-20 CQUIN scheme includes a CQUIN for providers of community stroke services, under the NHS standard contract, to undertake six month post stroke reviews and record these on SSNAP (Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme).
Source: NHS Networks - April 15, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Atrial fibrillation linked to increased risk of dementia
The increased risk was seen even in patients who had not had a stroke Related items fromOnMedica Dementia leading cause of death in women over 80 Dementia and stroke funding remains too low, say experts One in two women and one in three men will develop neurological disease Coronary heart disease remains UK ’s biggest killer Patients with atrial fibrillation to be targeted in stroke reduction programme
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 18, 2019 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Statins benefit children with familial hypercholesterolaemia
More robust or earlier treatment would increase the benefitsRelated items from OnMedicaNICE says far more people should take statinsRecurrent stroke more likely at very low BPAntibiotic fails to improve lung function in children with CFNew guidance for elderly with high BPStatin use after stroke not linked to bleeds
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 10, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Can fish oil reduce seizures in epilepsy?
Low-dose n-3 fatty acid supplements safe, and may cut seizure frequencyRelated items from OnMedicaStroke rate higher in HIV patientsRecurrent stroke more likely at very low BPAdding insulin to metformin linked to higher mortalityStatin use after stroke not linked to bleedsRisk/benefit balance of alteplase shifts quickly
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 11, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Expert review backs clot busting drug as safe
Review says alteplase is safe and effectiveRelated items from OnMedicaNew technology could determine use of thrombolysis post strokeUsers of HRT at risk of clots and strokeDementia and stroke funding remains too low, say expertsRate of cognitive decline increases for years after strokeTime to rethink 4.5h window for alteplase after stroke
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 24, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Preventing carotid occlusion might not be reason for stenting
Preventive benefits of stenting in asymptomatic carotid stenosis no longer outweigh risks, study suggestsRelated items from OnMedicaFamily history doubles risk of aortic stenosisEarlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomesTime to rethink 4.5h window for alteplase after strokeEndarterectomy cuts long-term stroke risk
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 22, 2015 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
