Air pollution and stroke - Stroke Association comments
Researchers investigate whether air polution could trigger a stroke
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Folic acid linked to stroke risk - Stroke Association comments
A Chinese study investigates the link between folic acid and strokes
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Social care cuts piling pressure on GPs: Stroke Association comments
Almost 90% of GPs fear that social care services are not providing a sufficient level of care for patients leading to extra pressure on surgeries and other parts of the health system, according to a poll of over 800 GPs commissioned by the Care and Support Alliance.
Nikki Hill, Deputy Director of External Affairs at the Stroke Association said:
“Social care is vital for many stroke survivors -
Prolonged sleep is linked with stroke risk - Stroke Association comments
Cambridge University warns that sleeping for more than eight hours could raise your risk of stroke
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Strike a chord for stroke
Stroke survivors from Cwmbran, New Inn and Newport are being encouraged to discover their musical side and join a new choir.
Stroke Association, in partnership with Head for Arts, is organising the choir, which is made up of people who have been affected by stroke, their family and carers.
The choir meet at Hollybush and Coed Eva Community Hall every Thursday from 12:30 – 13:30. Anyone is we -
Young stroke scientist takes on marathon after overcoming rare brain disease
Claris Diaz, 32, originally from California, now lives in Cardiff and has devoted her life to stroke research after her childhood was affected by stroke.
From the age of 10 Claris began to have frequent Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIAs also known as mini strokes). The symptoms of TIA can pass very quickly but are similar to stroke symptoms.
Claris explained “Many of my TIAs happened while I -
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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