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Electronic records mean better care, Kansas doctor says
All doctors may think they do a great job making their patients healthier, but now data can show if they really do, according to a Kansas doctor serving on a national commission. Comment?
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Long-term study reports deep brain stimulation effective for most common hereditary dystonia
... deep in the brain and programmed remotely, along with medications, may provide ... People who experience any stroke symptoms-but do not have a stroke-may also be more likely to develop problems with memory and thinking, according to new research ... Comment?
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Stroke symptoms associated with developing memory and thinking problems, even without stroke
- People who experience any stroke symptoms -- but do not have a stroke -- may also be more likely to develop problems with memory and thinking, according to new research published in the June 19, 2013, online issue of Neurology , the medical journal ... Comment?
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Every Minute Counts for Stroke Victims, Study Confirms
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Rapid treatment with a clot-dissolving drug reduces stroke patients' risk of in-hospital death and increases their chances of being able to walk and return home when they leave the hospital, according to the study, published in the June 19 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association . Comment?
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Immunohistochemical Analysis of Thrombi Retrieved During Treatment of ...
... Purpose- To provide evidence whether mechanical thrombectomy with stent-retrievers in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke causes intimal damage. Methods- This study analyzed thrombi retrieved by mechanical thrombectomy from cerebral arteries in ... Comment?
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Stroke symptoms associated with developing memory and thinking problems
People who experience any stroke symptoms-but do not have a stroke-may also be more likely to develop problems with memory and thinking, according to new research published in the June 19, 2013, online issue of Neurology , the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Comment?
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EHR implementation first step toward quality improvement
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... of alcohol is surprisingly young, finds a new study in the Journal of Adolescent Health . People who experience any stroke symptoms-but do not have a stroke-may also be more likely to develop problems with memory and thinking, according to new ... Comment?
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Fate of the heart: Researchers track cellular events leading to cardiac regeneration
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... research presented at the American Heart Association's Emerging ... For years, the mantra of neurologists treating stroke victims has been "time equals brain." That's because getting a patient to the emergency room quickly to receive a drug that ... Comment?
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In Stroke Treatment, 15 Minutes Matters
A new study adds more evidence that quick treatment can reduce death and disability after a stroke. Comment?
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Timely treatment after stroke is crucial, researchers report
For years, the mantra of neurologists treating stroke victims has been "time equals brain." Comment?
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9 Myths About Strokes Debunked
A stroke is something that's often misunderstood by Canadians, according to a recent poll conducted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Comment?
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Early Treatment For A Stroke Can Save Your Life
Every minute counts when it comes to treating stroke patients. A new UCLA study finds that rapid drug treatment after a stroke to help dissolve a blood clot reduces a patient's chances of dying in the hospital. Comment?
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Fast Thinking Saves Lives From Stroke
Doctors have long known that the sooner a stroke is treated, the better the outcome. Comment?
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Derby Telegraph published Award-winners are 'making a difference' to healthcare all...
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... Government guidelines had come out on how statins should be given to patients following a heart attack, a stroke and to those with diabetes. The implementation of guidance was a slow and frustrating process." Setting out on her own in 2001, she ... Comment?
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Early treatment for stroke helps various outcomes
In a study that included nearly 60,000 patients with acute ischemic stroke, thrombolytic treatment that was started more rapidly after symptom onset was associated with reduced in-hospital mortality and intracranial hemorrhage, and higher rates of independent walking ability at discharge and discharge to home. Comment?
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Life-saving trial will help stroke patients
Intensive care paramedic Steve Martyn, clinical leader of Hunter New England Health's stroke team Louise Jordan, past district governor of Quota Jan Irvine, stroke care coordinator Jenny Rudd, medical student from John Hunter Hospital Claire Sewell and nurse Renee Phegan with patient Michael Hamming. Comment?
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When It Comes to Stroke Treatment, Just 15 Minutes Can Make a Difference
In patients with acute ischemic stroke, even small reductions in the time to thrombolytic therapy are associated with improved outcomes, according to a study in JAMA . Comment?
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Medical Marijuana for Headaches: Safer and Less Toxic than NSAIDS
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... most common NSAIDS, kills about 1,000 patients per year. Other adverse side effects of NSAIDS include heart attacks, stroke, stomach and intestinal bleeding, damage to the liver and kidneys, and high blood pressure. As a retired pharmacology ... Comment?
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GQ's comprehensive guide to body grooming
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... "And a good sharp razor. Use tiny, little strokes... and have patience. Try to avoid pulling the skin taut. Do one stroke and clean the razor. Then, go back for the next one. Consider taking it section by section (nut by nut, if you will) so you can ... Comment?
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Family support essential to recovery from stroke
More Canadians are surviving strokes due to advances in awareness and medical services, but a new report by the Heart and Stroke Foundation reveals that more than one-third of Canadians mistakenly believe that the recovery period is limited to a few months. Comment?
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