stroke
Waughs raising awareness about stroke risk
Australian cricket legend, Steve Waugh, is joining his wife Lynette, health professionals and stroke survivors, to champion public awareness of stroke, its often fatal consequences, and the importance of early …
Clinical tips: stroke explained
One of the biggest problems with stroke is that the general population can’t identify symptoms or risk factors, writes Ben Basger Stroke outcomes are more favourable if symptoms are recognised …
Long working hours linked to higher risk of stroke
Working more than 55 hours is linked to a huge increased risk of stroke and also coronary heart disease, according to a study published in The Lancet. The study—the largest …
Researchers find way to improve world’s only stroke drug
Australian scientists at the Heart Research Institute in Sydney have discovered a potential way to improve the world’s only stroke drug, a breakthrough they say may better protect stroke sufferers …
Stroke Foundation urges nominations
The Stroke Foundation is encouraging Australians to nominate an inspirational person in their community for a 2015 Stroke Award. The National Stroke Foundation is urging locals to get their nominations …
More than 2,000 discover they’re at risk of stroke
Thousands of Australians received a life-saving wake-up call discovering they were at serious and often unnecessary risk of stroke after taking part in Australia’s Biggest Blood Pressure Check. The National …
Ministers launch new stroke standard
Improving the early assessment and management of patients with stroke is the focus of a new Clinical Care Standard, which was launched today at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital by Federal …
Pharmacies helping prevent stroke today
The Stroke Foundation is encouraging Australians to visit their pharmacy for a free and fast health check, this World Hypertension Day today. National Stroke Foundation Chief Executive Officer Dr Erin …
Stroke: how pharmacy can help
Picture six people in a room – a dinner party – now picture one of them being devastated by a stroke. That stroke taking their capacity to speak, to walk …
South Coast pharmacies in blood pressure checks
The National Stroke Foundation, Pharmacy Guild of NSW and NSW Government have teamed up to bring NSW South Coast residents free blood pressure checks and health assessments – and the …