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Public campaign has resulted in 4000 fewer people disabled by stroke
Act FAST is working, but people still unaware of need for prompt treatment, says Public Health EnglandRelated items from OnMedicaStroke survivors frequently struggle to communicate with their GPsLight therapy may improve stroke recoveryWeekend nursing ratios hit stroke mortalityNICE issues first guidelines on stroke rehabilitationStroke burden set to double by 2030
Source: OnMedica Latest News - February 2, 2015 Category: UK Health 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
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
Safety questions over adrenaline for cardiac arrest
Might not always offer the best chance of survival and good functional outcomeRelated items from OnMedicaEarlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomesCardio risk raised in people using long-acting bronchodilatorsNICE rejects arguments against wider statin useAdding insulin to metformin linked to higher mortalityNew guidance for elderly with high BP
Source: OnMedica Latest News - December 4, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Offer weight loss surgery to obese people with diabetes
A quarter of the UK population is now obese, fuelling a rise in cases of type 2 diabetes, as well as heart disease, fatty liver disease and cancer. One in 20 people in the UK has type 2 diabetes, a progressive disease that causes heart disease, stroke, blindness, kidney failure and limb amputations.
Updated NICE guidance focuses on identifying, assessing and treating people who are already obese.
Source: NHS Networks - December 1, 2014 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
Paralysed man walks after stem cell breakthrough
British researchers developed technique that regenerates damaged central nervous system connectionsRelated items from OnMedicaScientists ‘grow’ human blood vesselsStem cells useful for stroke recoveryStem cells repair bowel disease Exercise “switches off” muscle-wasting pathwaysMilitary amputees to get 'bionic legs'
Source: OnMedica Latest News - October 21, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NICE recommends more INR self-monitoring
Quicker dose adjustment will result in fewer major bleeds, MIs and strokes, says guidanceRelated items from OnMedicaHuge benefits to new anti-clotting drugAspirin as effective as warfarin for heart patientsDaily aspirin use linked to major bleedingStatin use after stroke not linked to bleedsSelf-monitoring cuts warfarin clot risk
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 25, 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
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
Potassium-rich foods cut stroke deaths in older women
Health benefits are greater among older women who do not have high blood pressureRelated items from OnMedicaWomen have poorer quality of life after strokeAntioxidants linked to lower heart risksNHS unprepared for obese pregnant womenExtra calcium does not cut fracture risk, research showsWeight-loss surgery doubles in two years
Source: OnMedica Latest News - September 5, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
NHS patients could benefit from new models of care used by hospitals worldwide
The health sector regulator is looking into how hospitals in other countries including France, Germany, Canada and the United States provide important acute services.
Monitor will examine how other countries set clinical standards and achieve good quality care in a range of services including stroke, maternity and A&E.
The analysis will lead to examples of models of care that the NHS can adapt to deliver equivalent or better services more efficiently.
Source: NHS Networks - August 28, 2014 Category: UK Health Authors: Maria Axford Source Type: news
Medicine watchdog launches stroke drug review
Doctors concerned that clot buster alteplase can increase the risk of dangerous bleedingRelated items from OnMedicaAlteplase benefits older people tooEarlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomesAlteplase use linked to reduction in disability after strokeAvoid BP-lowering drugs in strokeRisk/benefit balance of alteplase shifts quickly
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 26, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Weekend nursing ratios hit stroke mortality
Nurse staffing levels - not specialist stroke physician availability - key to safe seven day workingRelated items from OnMedicaNICE outlines the cost of safe staffingStroke burden set to double by 2030Treatment is faster in high volume stroke centres Shortage of senior nurses spells ‘long-term crisis’ for NHSWe don’t have enough time to care for patients, say nurses
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 22, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Nurse staffing levels linked to weekend death rates from stroke, research finds
Stroke patients are more likely to die in units with lower nurse staffing levels at weekends, according to latest UK research.
Source: HSJ - August 20, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Light therapy may improve stroke recovery
Stimulating specific neurons in the motor cortex could aid recovery Related items from OnMedicaNoninvasive brain control may lead to new treatmentsPrompt stroke therapy will cut disease burdenEarlier thrombolysis improves stroke outcomesStroke burden set to double by 2030NICE issues first guidelines on stroke rehabilitation
Source: OnMedica Latest News - August 19, 2014 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
