Meridian Woman Is First Idahoan to Receive New Stroke Treatment

Meridian woman is first Idahoan to receive new stroke treatment

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In Idaho there is a new treatment that gives stroke victims a better chance at a full recovery. Meridian's Diane Bissell was the first patient in the state to have the procedure. Bissell had a stroke at the beginning of October. She was driving home …
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'Stroke in Nigeria Is Death in Waiting'

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He said the concept of "brain attack" is very important to sensitize physicians and the public to the need for rapid mobilization and treatment of stroke patients. He explained, "remember the symptoms of stroke are sudden weakness of an arm or a leg …
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NEUROLOGY: A lean look at 'golden hour' for stroke patients

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A PROCESS developed to increase efficiency and productivity in Japanese car factories has benefits for stroke patients' treatment, say US scientists. By applying the principles of Toyota's "lean manufacturing process", doctors at Barnes-Jewish Hospital …
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Telestroke system saved stroke patient – Telestroke system allows for remote assessment and acute treatment of stroke patients in rural Australia.