Harwich and Manningtree Standard |
COMMENT: Scrapping Maldon’s hospital stroke beds in St Peter’s is … Harwich and Manningtree Standard THE risk of having a stroke in the Maldon district is far higher than the national average. So, why then, are plans being put in place to scrap the stroke services provided at St Peter’s Hospital? And, more importantly, why is so much trust ... |
CBS News |
Study links pot use to higher risk for stroke, heart failure CBS News New research analyzing millions of U.S. medical records suggests that marijuana use raises an adult’s risk of stroke and heart failure. The study couldn’t prove cause-and-effect, but the researchers said they tried to account for other heart risk factors. Stroke, Heart Failure Linked to Marijuana |
New York Times |
Mediterranean Diet vs. Statins to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke?
New York Times Q. How does the Mediterranean diet stack up against statins in preventing heart attacks and strokes? A. Both the Mediterranean diet and statins can be effective in helping to lower the risk of potentially fatal complications of heart disease. A large … |
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Vote in favor of stroke patient bill | Letters to the Editor …
Burlington County Times Stroke kills nearly 3500 people in New Jersey every year and causes lifelong disabilities for thousands more. Patients who receive treatment in the first three … |
CBS News |
Stroke ambulances allow for quicker treatment at crucial time
CBS News Every 40 seconds, someone in America experiences a stroke. Special ambulances rolling out across the country now allow doctors to start treatment before patients get to the hospital. With millions of brain cells lost every minute without treatment … |