New study finds Statins slash stroke risk by third
Cholesterol-lowering drugs such as statins have been found to cut people’s risk of stroke by nearly a third. A study carried out in France found that those who take either
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Tag: Stroke
Employers not doing enough to support Stroke victims
Employers are not doing enough to help workers who have suffered a stroke, which has rocketed in recent years as people lead increasingly sedentary and unhealthy lifestyles, a charity has
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Research funding for Dementia and Stroke ‘far too low’
The amount of money spent on research into dementia and stroke in the UK is still far too low, health experts have said. Analysis of funding for research into the
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Regulator recommends changes to NI stroke care
The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) has said services for stroke patients in Northern Ireland could benefit from an improved regional approach. In a review of stroke care across
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Call for action-plan as UK set to miss preventable deaths targets
The UK will fail to meet international commitments on reducing deaths from preventable diseases unless it prioritises the prevention of ill health, a group of leading charities has warned. In
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Poverty impacting on care received by storke victims
Poorer people who suffer from strokes are more likely to receive a sub-standard level of care, a new study suggests. Patients from more deprived areas are less likely to be
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Scottish stroke levels drop 21% in a decade
The number of people suffering from heart disease and strokes in Scotland dropped again in 2011/12, official figures have shown. The latest statistics have contributed to the long-term trend for
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