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Government to review medicinal use of cannabis
Move follows recent high-profile cases of use of cannabis oil to curb frequency of epileptic fits in children Related items fromOnMedica Hunt announces Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review Cannabis compound may help curb frequency of epileptic seizures Debate goes on over valproate in pregnancy MHRA tightens licence restrictions on valproate for women Stroke survivors need more help taking medicine
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 20, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Marriage protects against cardiovascular disease, study finds
Marital status should be included as a risk factor, say authors Related items fromOnMedica Loneliness itself appears not to raise risk of heart attack/stroke RCGP calls for government action to tackle loneliness Single fathers have highest risk of early death Marriage and divorce trigger weight gain Single people have a higher risk of dementia
Source: OnMedica Latest News - June 19, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
People with multiple health conditions get raw deal, says report
They don ’t get the right treatment and often suffer needless disability and early death Related items fromOnMedica GMC calls for major overhaul of medical training A unique offering for patients with highly complex needs Patients with multiple health problems make up most GP consultations Diabetes, stroke and heart attack cut life expectancy One in six HIV-infected people in UK is aged over 55
Source: OnMedica Latest News - April 19, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Concerns raised over stroke reconfiguration transfer plans
Senior clinicians and local campaigners have raised safety concerns over plans for a major reconfiguration of stroke services in Essex.
Source: HSJ - March 29, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
New figures show larger proportion of strokes in the middle aged
The Act FAST campaign has re-launched urging people to call 999 if they notice even one of the signs of a stroke in themselves, or in others.
Source: NHS Networks - February 2, 2018 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Calcium and vitamin D supplements not associated with lower risk of fractures
Evidence does not support the routine use of supplements in older people living in the community Related items fromOnMedica Vitamin D reduces respiratory infections but may increase falls for older adults Heart attack/stroke risks may outweigh benefits of calcium supplement Dietary calcium not linked to fracture risk Neither vitamin D nor exercise affect overall fall rates among older women A new focus on falls prevention
Source: OnMedica Latest News - January 2, 2018 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
Cold snap has immediate effect on emergency admissions
Rates of MI and stroke, and respiratory admissions, rise significantly for almost two weeks Related items fromOnMedica GPs in Northern Ireland ask patients to self-treat over winter Trusts set to use multiple measures to ease winter pressure NHS winter plans centre on more flu jabs and A&E staff Parents urged to vaccinate children against flu Struggling NHS will be floored by flu outbreak or cold snap, warn NHS leaders
Source: OnMedica Latest News - December 12, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NHS England warns of increased risk of heart attack and stroke after cold weather
NHS England is advising the public on ways of staying well this winter, as the number of people being admitted to A&E is likely to increase significantly due to the cold weather.
Source: NHS Networks - December 12, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Survey finds significant improvement in NHS stroke care
Patients are receiving significantly improved NHS stroke care, according to an independent report.
Source: NHS Networks - November 30, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Big improvements in stroke care
Almost 90% of eligible patients received thrombolysis Related items fromOnMedica Stroke and other vascular disorders Charity calls for major reorganisation of stroke care Combined oral contraception, migraine and stroke Thousands set to benefit from 'game-changer' stroke treatment Heart attack and stroke risk higher with shingles
Source: OnMedica Latest News - November 30, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
County leaders plan major stroke service shake-up
Kent and Medway is hoping to become the first area to offer patients thrombectomy outside a neuroscience centre as part of a wider shake-up of stroke services, HSJ has learned.
Source: HSJ - November 22, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Check history and ensure informed consent for contraception
Known complications lie behind most contraceptive-related complaints or compensation claims Related items fromOnMedica Tell women IUD more effective for emergency contraception Emergency contraception Combined oral contraception, migraine and stroke Obese women on the pill more likely to have rare stroke
Source: OnMedica Latest News - November 7, 2017 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
Blood-thinning drugs appear to protect against dementia in AF patients
Protective effect seen in patients taking the drugs to reduce the risk of stroke Related items fromOnMedica Heart attack and stroke risk higher with shingles New hope for drugs to prevent some forms of dementia Nine risk factors for dementia identified Taking statins linked to improved heart structure and function Self-managing anticoagulants may cut risks after surgery
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 25, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
