Alcohol and stroke - Stroke Association comments
A new study investigates how drinking can affect people's stroke risk in middle-age
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Stroke Association statement on latest Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) report
The seventh report from the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) data shows that 13 stroke services scored an ‘A’ overall for the quality of care they provide for patients. The report relates to patients admitted between July and September 2014. The results are available online at the SSNAP Results Portal.
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New stroke treatment could prevent disability: Stroke Association comments
A new study investigates the effectiveness of intra-arterial treatment for acute ischemic stroke patients
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Stroke Association statement on CCG Outcomes Indicator Set December 2014
CCG Outcomes Indicator Set December 2014 show stroke treatment in England varies widely by location. Figures released show that the treatment of stroke patients in England differs depending on where patients live. Of the 68,8003 patients admitted to hospital with stroke in 2013-14, 60% were admitted to an acute stroke unit within 4 hours of arrival at hospital.
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Memory loss may signal stroke risk: Stroke Association comments
A new study links memory lapses with increased stroke risk
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The Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) state of the nation reports on stroke services and care – Stroke Association statement
The Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) has published two reports today (2nd December 2014) on the stroke services in the UK. The reports show that despite steady progress in the care of stroke patients there are challenges, in particular there are shortages of specialist stroke doctors and nurses.
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Wii games and stroke recovery - Stroke Association comments
Stroke Association comments on new research suggesting that Wii games could help stroke patients with their recovery
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Stroke risks associated with arthritis drugs - Stroke Association comments
New study investigates the link btween arthritis drugs and eaths caused by stroke
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Stroke Association pays tribute to Lynda Bellingham OBE
Joe Korner, Director of External Affairs at the Stroke Association pays tribute to actress, broadcaster and charity supporter Lynda Bellingham OBE
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Stroke Association statement on latest Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme (SSNAP) report
The SSNAP report contains data for stroke patients admitted to and stroke patients discharged from inpatient care between 1 April and 30 June 2014.This latest report shows that six stroke services scored an ‘A’ overall for the quality of care they provide for patients.
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Exercise and healthy eating reduces stroke risk in women - Stroke Association comments
Women could more than half their odds of having a stroke by making five simple changes to their lifestyle, researchers believe.
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Together We Can Conquer Stroke celebrated at Resolution Run in Glasgow
Over 100 runners took on the challenge of running a 5K or 10K yesterday round Strathclyde Country Park to raise vital funds for the charity.'Together We Can Conquer Stroke' signs were banded around before, during and after the run to reinforce the message that the charity believes that by working together, stroke can be conquered.
Kirsty Scott, Community Fundraiser for Scotland said, “We are so
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