NPR |
How Trump Criminalized 11 Million with a Stroke of His Pen
NPR The notion that some immigrants in the United States illegally are more deserving of the right to stay than others has been a tenet of our immigration policies for some time. President Obama often alluded to it when he talked about how the government … |
Safety+Health magazine |
Returning to work after a stroke
Safety+Health magazine A 2016 study from the University of Cambridge and Queen Mary University of London found that “invisible impairments” such as fatigue and concentration issues can limit people who return to work after a stroke. Stroke survivors can receive support … |
Greenville Daily Reflector |
ECU Notes: Project aims to identify genetic markers for stroke risk
Greenville Daily Reflector Strokes are the fourth-leading cause of death in the United States and the top cause of serious long-term disability, and two East Carolina University biology professors are working to identify genetic markers that indicate greater risk of recurrent … |
Four States Homepage |
Freeman Health System receives an award for its care for stroke
Four States Homepage This honor recognizes Freeman’s commitment and success to implement great care for it’s stroke patients. In order to received this award, hospitals must achieve 85 percent or higher adherence to all ‘Get with the Guidelines’ stroke achievement … |
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New device gives alternative to blood thinners in stroke prevention
Huntington Herald Dispatch HUNTINGTON – A new device can replace blood thinners in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation, which causes about 20 percent of ischemic strokes, or when blood flow to the brain is blocked – the leading cause of stroke. The device, called the … |