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AUTHORS: Oliveira F et al Headache (Jan 2019) INTRODUCTION Although headaches attributed to ischemic strokes and transient ischemic attack occur frequently, they are often overlooked and underdiagnosed as manifestations of cerebrovascular disease. METHOD This is a narrative review. RESULTS The prevalence of headache attributed to ischemic stroke varies between 7.4% and 34% of cases and […]
Read MoreAuthor: JENNIFER BIEMAN LHSC studying colourful walls, digital clocks to curb delirium after surgery Researchers at Southwestern Ontario’s largest hospital are studying the difference a fresh coat of paint can make. Dr. Jenny Thain and Dr. David Sanders talk about post-surgery suites at Victoria Hospital that are painted different colours to help lower confusion and […]
Read MoreAuthors: David McNamee Medical News Today A new study suggests that eating walnuts might help people at risk of cardiovascular disease to lower their blood pressure — that is, if they consume them as part of a diet low in saturated fats. Can eating walnuts reduce cardiovascular risk? The scientists, at Pennsylvania State University in […]
Read MoreThis is very interesting so I wanted to share with our readers. By Tim Newman Medical News Today A recent study that includes data from more than 2,000 older adults finds an association between poor sense of smell and an increased risk of death. A reduction in the sense of smell is more common than most […]
Read MoreBy Brian Ward Patient Safety & Quality Healthcare The Joint Commission (TJC) announced revisions to its anticoagulant therapy National Patient Safety Goal (NPSG) December 7. NPSG 03.05.01 has eight new or revised elements of performance (EP). All the changes are listed in R3 Report 19 and will take effect July 1, 2019. The update applies to all […]
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