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Preventing and managing stroke: NHS RightCare Pathway
14,000 strokes could be prevented over the next three years with improved prevention, treatment and outcomes management across health and care systems.
Source: NHS Networks - October 23, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
We are ‘sitting on a young people’s health time bomb’
Health inequalities compound in marginalised young people making health outcomes much worse Related items fromOnMedica Higher risk of stroke in young people using methamphetamine Widening inequalities jeopardising health of children in Northern Ireland New report reveals 1 in 4 children in UK lives in poverty Self-harm among children and young people on the rise Third of young people with mental health issues stigmatised
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 17, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Marital ups and downs affect heart health
Blood fats and blood pressure link - in men Related items fromOnMedica Modifying cardiovascular risks and lipid modification Cholesterol – monitoring lipid levels and assessing cardiovascular risk Never too old to benefit from CVD prevention Heart attack and stroke risk higher with shingles Stress linked to mortality in CHD patients
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 10, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NHS launches new heart disease prevention drive
Plans to prevent 9,000 heart attacks and 14,000 strokes over three years Related items fromOnMedica Significant drop in heart failure deaths over past year, national audit finds Tenth of men aged 50 have heart age of 60-year-old Stroke can often be avoided, claims study Atrial fibrillation poses greater risk for women than men Never too old to benefit from CVD prevention
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 13, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Tall people have greater risk of thrombosis
Researchers find strong correlation between height and risk of venous thromboembolism in both women and men Related items fromOnMedica Obese women on the pill more likely to have rare stroke Diagnosis and management of deep vein thrombosis Self-managing anticoagulants may cut risks after surgery Rising use of antithrombotics linked to subdural haematoma
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 12, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
GPs underestimate impact of migraine on patients
Poor workplace support for migraine sufferers Related items fromOnMedica New radiology treatment can tackle migraine pain Migraines linked to cardiovascular disease and death in women Combined oral contraception, migraine and stroke Migraine could raise risk of stroke after surgery
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 5, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Tenth of men aged 50 have heart age of 60-year-old
Men have worse heart health than women, tests show Related items fromOnMedica Heart attack and stroke risk higher with shingles CHD exerts higher burden on men than women Half of patients delay seeking help for heart attacks Never too old to benefit from CVD prevention
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 5, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
One in ten men in their 50s have a heart in its 60s
New analysis from Public Health England ’s heart age test shows many have a heightened risk of a potentially fatal heart attack or stroke. One in ten males over 50 have a heart showing the wear and tear you would expect in someone ten or more years older.
Source: NHS Networks - September 5, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Taking the pill for seven years could reduce arthritis risk by 19%
No protective effect found from breastfeeding Related items fromOnMedica Rheumatoid arthritis Breastfeeding may halve rheumatoid arthritis risk Obese women on the pill more likely to have rare stroke Contraceptive pill appears to protect from cancers for up to 30 years Oral contraceptive pill impacts on wellbeing
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 18, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
GPs should prescribe poetry and arts classes, MPs recommend
Report highlights that social prescribing cuts patient demand for GP appointments and other NHS services Related items fromOnMedica Training elderly in social media improves well-being and combats isolation Loneliness and isolation linked to increased heart disease/stroke risk Music is the food of recovery Singing is beneficial for memory and mood in early dementia Music helps alleviate cancer patients' symptoms
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 20, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Ambulance response time overhaul set to cut ‘hidden’ waits
And speed up stroke/heart attack care, says NHS England Related items fromOnMedica Welsh Ambulance Service to pilot new clinical response approach Ambulance trust criticised for 111 ‘failings’ Alcohol plays central role in ambulance assaults A&E ambulance diverts almost double average of previous three winters
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 14, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Long working hours linked to heightened irregular heart rhythm risk
Those working 55+hours/week 40% more likely to develop atrial fibrillation Related items fromOnMedica Working long hours raises risk of stroke Women doing heavy or shift work have lower fertility Shift work linked to higher coronary risk 12+ hour shifts heightens risk of burnout Do night shifts hinder body ’s ability to repair DNA?
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 14, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Inadequate trust set to lose 'unsustainable' stroke services
A trust ’s stroke services deemed “unsustainable” by commissioners are set to be taken over by a neighbouring provider.
Source: HSJ - July 12, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Acute services could switch provider in major overhaul
Hospital based stroke, maternity, gynaecology and paediatric services could be shifted from South Tyneside to Sunderland as part of a major overhaul in services.
Source: HSJ - July 5, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Heart attack and stroke risk higher with shingles
Doctors urged to make patients with shingles aware of their risk of cardiovascular disease Related items fromOnMedica Risk of stroke increases immediately after shingles Vaccine for shingles fails to reach patients in most need
Source: OnMedica Latest News - July 4, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
