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... two recent advances that hold promise for a global transformation in acute stroke care. By Professor Mark Parsons Our Hunter-led, Australian collaborative ...
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Australian stroke patients are set to receive the latest and world’s best stroke treatment and care following the launch of new Clinical Guidelines for Stroke ... however all stroke patients should be moving within 48 hours. All acute stroke services should implement standard protocols to manage ...
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... used by NSW Ambulance as part of the rapid assessment and triage of stroke patients as they are transported to hospital. A world-first ... “This exciting study brings together NSW Ambulance intensive care paramedics and John Hunter Hospital neurologists, and the Hunter ... to optimise the care and overall outcome for the stroke patient.” Acute Stroke Services Neurologist at John Hunter Hospital and study ...
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... nurses across NSW will gain valuable real-time experience in stroke care thanks to a new virtual reality (VR) training program developed by ... the training is to increase awareness of nursing processes in hyper-acute management and emphasise the critical importance of effective ...
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In Australia, someone has a stroke every 19 minutes. Treatment of stroke has changed enormously over ... that of mobile phones. Just as defibrillators revolutionised cardiac care, these helmets are doing much the same for stroke. They are used in ... a significant donation from the Schwartz Foundation, for the acute care pilot study. Over the years, HMRI has provided seed funding ...
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... to develop a culturally appropriate yarning tool for after stroke. Yarning up After Stroke Project Team with project artwork (left ... up After Stroke Project is geared towards making the journey from acute stroke through to recovery better for Aboriginal and Torres/Strait ... as we’re hoping to improve both awareness of and access to health care services,” said Simone. The local Elders, some of whom have had ...
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... international clinical test site for a new medical device called the Stroke Finder Stroke physicians have a saying ... “Time is brain.” ... an ambulance arrives at your door. In NSW alone there are 16,000 acute strokes each year, impacting men and women of all ages. It is the ... to our society. Due to HMRI’s globally renowned expertise in stroke care, rehabilitation and research, the Hunter has been selected as the ...
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... has been awarded to two John Hunter Hospital neurologists to support stroke research. A prestigious National Health and Medical Research ... District and Australia wide.” “In Australia, there are 50,000 acute strokes each year, with over 1000 of these strokes in the Hunter ... of death nationally and in our region.” “Currently, 50 percent of acute stroke patient survivors have long term disability. The strategies ...
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The European Stroke Conference is the largest stroke conference worldwide, bringing ... to share the latest research findings and developments in stroke care and treatment. By Dr Andrew Bivard In early May 2014, I was ... that will implement advanced imaging as a new treatment approach for acute stroke throughout the world. After the presentation by the ...
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Life-saving stroke treatment developed at John Hunter Hospital and HMRI will ... It means the people of the Manning Valley will have access to stroke care from one of the best stroke teams in Australia – without leaving ... high-speed transfers. And local clinicians will learn new skills in acute stroke management that will benefit the entire region.” Tuncurry ...