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Pharmacies in Lincolnshire to roll out private stroke predictor service

The service, provided by Lincolnshire Co-op and PocDoc, will tell patients what their risk of a stroke or heart attack is in the next 10 years.

09 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Depression: an 'important risk factor for stroke'

Depression is “an important risk factor for acute stroke”, according to an analysis of the INTERSTROKE study.

25 Apr 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Statin use should be widened says NICE

Draft guidance from NICE recommends that statins should be considered at a lower risk threshold. 

12 Jan 2023 , 2 Min Article

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NICE says 400,000 people could benefit from new triglyceride drug

Vazkepa can reduce heart attack and stroke in individuals with residual risk despite statin treatment.

14 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

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National stroke campaign €Act F.A.S.T€ relaunched

The national stroke campaign “Act F.A.S.T” has been relaunched by Public Health England (PHE) and NHS England and Improvement.

09 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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First responder

With many accidents and injuries, knowing what tips and advice to pass on to customers could make all the difference.

28 Jun 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Pharmacist-led AF screening reduces strokes by a fifth

A pharmacy-led AF screening programme in the North West of England found over 100 strokes could be prevented each year.

16 Jan 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Big little things

When it comes to minor accidents and injuries, pharmacy staff can be on hand to help inform customers about first aid.

16 Jun 2019 , 4 Min Article

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