Do we need another reminder that a positive attitude or strong mind helps healing? We do. This time, it’s with regard to stroke survivors who can’t move body parts.
Ebola shmebola! It’s the real killers we should be worrying about
By
John O'Connor
Oct 17, 2014
It’s not hard to see why the Ebola outbreak has so many of us on edge. It’s sort of like the proverbial monster under the bed. Except this time, the monster is no figment of our imagination....
Also in the news for August 27, 2014 . . .
Aug 27, 2014
Dementia sharply increases stroke risk … CMS releases training tool to build respect for LGBT long-term care residents … Canes fitted to the hip are better for stroke patients … ‘Mindfulness’...
Stroke risk spikes with declining cognition, researchers say
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 11, 2014
Older adults with cognitive impairment have a greatly elevated risk of experiencing a stroke, according to newly published research findings.
Also in the news for July 17, 2014 . . .
Jul 17, 2014
Strokes declined 25% among seniors … All nations should ensure long-term care for seniors, declaration to UN states … Lawsuit: Shift to managed care denies home health services … House...
Also in the news for June 16, 2014 . . .
Jun 16, 2014
Medicare drug procedure could burden dying seniors … Drugs-then-therapy regimen raises hopes of full stroke recovery … Docs reaffirm position on long-term care EHRs
Wrong blood-pressure readings being followed to prevent stroke and heart attack, leader of biggest study...
By
James M. Berklan
May 21, 2014
Providers hoping to get a grip on the likelihood of patients suffering a stroke or an adverse cardiovascular event should pay more attention to nighttime hypertension readings, researchers say.
FDA approves heart attack drug
May 13, 2014
The Food and Drug Administration approved Zontivity (vorapaxar) tablets last week. The medication is meant to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, cardiovascular death or a need to operate to restore...
Flu shot cuts stroke risk 24%
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2014
People who are vaccinated against the flu are 24% less likely to suffer a stroke during that flu season, say British researchers who analyzed records of nearly 50,000 patients.
Stroke patients should have access to robust palliative care, American Heart Association urges in first-of-its-kind...
By
Tim Mullaney
Mar 31, 2014
Stroke survivors have “enormous” palliative care needs, and healthcare providers should ensure they can provide these services, according to a scientific statement released Friday by the American...