Ad hoc, unofficial news from stroke team at the RDUH hospital. We are research-active: currently in MAPS-2, LIBREXIA, ENRICH-AF, OPTIMAS, TICH-2 trials.
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Exeter Stroke Team retweeted
Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don't know it. It can increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk: onedevon.org.uk/our-work/ser…
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Looking for a new challenge? Join our friendly team in Brighton and Hove's Half Marathon on 25 February 2024 to raise awareness of aphasia and funds for Say Aphasia. We have 50 free places.
sayaphasia.org/Event/bhm-run…
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Hot off of Santa’s Sleigh..! ❤️🎅🏻Nigel’s fantastic graphic design ‘T’Towels for all those little ‘Christmasy’ washing up tasks! Visit livingwithaphasia.org make a minimum donation of £5.00...Happy Christmas preparations! 🎅🏻❤️ #powerful #art #aphasia #Christmasgifts
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Covid and Stroke Care. Check our latest Webinar where our Clinical Director, Prof Martin James, analysed the impact of Covid on Stroke Care: kingscollegelondon-gsq.my.we…
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Thank you @NHSuk⭐️#research wouldn’t be possible without your invaluable support. Thank you to all trusts for recruiting participants onto the #OPTIMAS trial and continuing to recruit over the past four months of uncertainty.
#strokeresearch #stroke #nhs
Well done to every NHS Trust in England - all of which recruited participants to studies in 2019-20. Giving patients everywhere the opportunity to take part in research. bit.ly/31yRuPO #NHSresearch
Exeter Stroke Team retweeted
The NHS is still here for you during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you're unwell or you've had an accident, make sure you get the care you need. Don't delay in seeking help because of Coronavirus. We are here and ready to care for you, if you need us.
Exeter Stroke Team retweeted
Coronavirus. Anyone can get it. Anyone can spread it.
Don’t put your family and friends in danger.
▶️Only go out when absolutely necessary for food, medicine, work or exercise.
▶️Always stay 2 metres apart.
❌Do NOT meet others outside your household.
#StayHomeSaveLives
Exeter Stroke Team retweeted
Today we started surveillance for stroke associated with suspected/confirmed #COVID19, led by @BleedingStroke & @cjsmithdr, to contribute to surveillance set up by @NeuroCov in collaboration with @theABN_Info @BPNA_org
Exeter Stroke Team retweeted
We have partnered with @LindAlliance to run a survey that will influence stroke research & answer the questions that matter most to the people affected. We are calling on all stroke survivors & the people who support them to take part: strk.org.uk/2wV7Zsq #MySayforStroke
Exeter Stroke Team retweeted
Did you know? In spring 2020, the law around organ donation will change. Find out what this means for you at: organdonation.nhs.uk
#PassItOn #OrganDonation
Exeter Stroke Team retweeted
So many lifestyle factors impact brain health, including caffeine intake! Our #PROTECTstudy supports key research and is entirely online!! - over-50s can sign up to the online study here protectstudy.org.uk/ #ExeterDementia
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Work to upgrade the current helipad at the RD&E will begin next month, thanks to an incredible £1 million donation from @HelipadHELP.
Read the full story here: bit.ly/2V3YcaD
Exeter Stroke Team retweeted
Stroke with Aphasia can happen to anyone . Thank you Emily for making us all aware. #GoEmily #awareness #aphasia #makingadifference
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Take a look at the amazing refurbishment of our Acute #stroke unit Clyst which has had a bit of face-lift recently, including new skylights, a wet room and a new nurse’s station, along with some important fire improvement works.
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We were very sad to hear of the passing of World War Two fighter pilot Joy Lofthouse aged 94. Joy was one of only 164 wartime female pilots and 2 years ago returned to the skies in a Spitfire 70 years after first flying one. Rest in peace, Joy. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gl…
Exeter Stroke Team retweeted
We’ve come a long way in reducing the likely hood of deep vein thrombosis, one of the ways to find out what percentage of patients have intermittent pneumatic compression applied on the 29 November at the @UKStrokeForum When we release the Annual Report 2017
Exeter Stroke Team retweeted
Looking forward to sharing the news about our successful stall with everyone at Drop In group tomorrow #aphasia #communication #awareness
Exeter Stroke Team retweeted
Thank you Kay for your contribution to the Communicationmatters2me campaign by the speech and language therapists #aphasia #communication
