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Primary stroke centers more likely to be in states with certification programs
Searching public databases in 2010, researchers looked at the distribution of primary stroke centers, designated such by state health departments or national organizations (such as The Joint Commission in collaboration with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association). They found that 24 percent of acute general hospitals are certified stroke centers. View More (2011-05-16)
Depressed stroke survivors may face triple the risk of death
People who are depressed after a stroke may have a tripled risk of dying early and four times the risk of death from stroke than people who have not experienced a stroke or depression. View More (2013-01-14)
Pneumonia leads list of causes of hospital re-admissions after stroke
Stroke is a leading cause of hospital admission among older adults. Yet more hospital readmissions after stroke are for pneumonia or for heart disease than for another stroke, according to a study published in the June 2007 issue of the journal Stroke. View More (2007-06-26)
Stroke victims at twice the risk of suicide
Stroke victims are at twice the risk of suicide, finds a study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. The increased risk remains for around five years after the stroke. View More (2001-11-09)
General public fails to recognise early signs of stroke
The general public does not find it easy to recognise the early symptoms of stroke because they vary so much, and this often results in delay in seeking medical attention, finds a study in this week’s BMJ. View More (2002-04-30)
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help prevent stroke recurrence
People who take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins after a stroke may be less likely to have another stroke later. View More (2009-05-26)
Study: secondary stroke prevention needs improvement
New research finds that one out of 12 people who have a stroke will likely soon have another stroke, and one out of four will likely die within one year. Researchers say the findings highlight the vital need for better secondary stroke prevention. View More (2010-02-16)
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may help stroke patients get well
Patients who are taking statins, the cholesterol-lowering drugs, before they suffer a stroke leave hospital in a better state, according to research published in BMC Medicine this week. As statin use is on the increase, perhaps suffering a stroke may no longer have such serious consequences for many people. View More (2004-03-17)
Chocolate lovers could be lowering their risk of stroke: Study
Giving chocolates to your Valentine on February 14th may help lower their risk of stroke based on a preliminary study from researchers at St. Michael's Hospital. View More (2010-02-16)
Smokers with stroke in the family 6 times more likely to have stroke too
A new study shows that people who are smokers and have a family history of brain aneurysm appear to be significantly more likely to suffer a stroke from a brain aneurysm themselves. View More (2009-01-05)
Prolonged use of ramipril prevents stroke
Patients who are at high risk of stroke should be treated with the drug ramipril, irrespective of their initial blood pressure levels and in addition to other preventive treatments such as blood pressure lowering agents or aspirin, finds a study in this week’s BMJ. View More (2002-03-20)
Dietary fat not linked to risk of stroke
Unlike heart disease, dietary fat does not seem to be associated with risk of stroke, finds a study in this week’s BMJ. View More (2003-10-01)
Depression As A Cause Of Stroke
Middle-aged men are over three times more likely to suffer a fatal stroke if they suffer from depression, according to latest research published in `Stroke`. The results are taken from an on-going study, funded by The Stroke Association, of 2,124 men aged between 49-64 years old, living in Caerphilly, South Wales. The men were studied for over 14 years after an initial medical check up and a... View More (2002-01-10)
UK stroke care is improving, but inequalities still exist
The quality of stroke care in the UK is improving, but significant inequalities still exist, warns a new study published on bmj.com today. View More (2011-02-25)
Smoking may counteract benefit of moderate drinking on stroke risk
New research finds any beneficial effect of drinking moderate amounts of alcohol on stroke may be counteracted by cigarette smoking. View More (2010-04-13)
New Web tool may help predict risk of second stroke
Scientists have developed a new web-based tool that may better predict whether a person will suffer a second stroke within 90 days of a first stroke, according to research published in the December 16, 2009, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. View More (2009-12-17)
Many emergency programs get failing grade when it comes to stroke training
Medical residents training to work in the emergency department need more formal stroke training, says a study presented today at the Canadian Stroke Congress, noting that, as the first point of contact in stroke care, they see nearly 100 per cent of stroke patients taken to hospital. View More (2012-10-01)
Brain protein improves stroke symptoms in rats, even when injected after 3 days
A protein naturally occurring in the brain improves recovery from stroke when injected up to three days after the onset of the stroke, and could be used as an effective stroke drug. View More (2006-10-18)
Stroke Care Poor and Disorganised, Says Report - Urgent Change Needed
Stroke is the third main cause of death and the main cause of disability in the UK, and it accounts for about 5% of the NHS budget. The National Sentinel Audit for Stroke, commissioned by the NHS Executive, examined many aspects of stroke care, including the organisation and facilities available for stroke patients; how they are diagnosed and treated; discharge planning and communication with... View More (1999-10-11)
Dipyridamole, ASA and warding off stroke
In this article, Dr. Cathie Sudlow, one of the investigators in a major randomized controlled clinical trial of antiplatelet therapy for stroke and myocardial infarction in high risk patients, comments on the recent decision by the influential U.K National Institute for Heath and Clinical Excellence (NICE) to recommend that dipyridamole be recommended in addition to ASA. View More (2005-10-25)
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