SYSTEMATIC REVIEW: Antiepileptic drugs for the primary and secondary prevention of seizures after stroke (20th January 2009)
Seizures after stroke are an important clinical problem, and they may be associated with poor outcome. The aim of this review was to assess the effects of antiepileptic drugs for the primary and secondary prevention of seizures after stroke. Currently, there is insufficient evidence to support the routine use of antiepileptic drugs for the primary or secondary prevention of seizures after stroke.
Systematic Review
Seizures after stroke are an important clinical problem, and they may be associated with poor outcome. The aim of this review was to assess the effects of antiepileptic drugs for the primary and secondary prevention of seizures after stroke. Currently, there is insufficient evidence to support the routine use of antiepileptic drugs for the primary or secondary prevention of seizures after stroke.
Systematic Review
Department of Health: Progress in improving stroke care (3rd February 2010)
Amyas Morse, Head of the National Audit Office, says "Care for people who have had a stroke has significantly improved since we reported in 2005. The publication and early implementation of the stroke strategy have begun to make a real difference and have helped to put in place the right mechanisms to bring about these improvements. There is still work to be done though: the poorer performers must be dragged up to the same standard as the best, so that the gains that have been made are sustained and value for money improved further. The Department should focus on ensuring that health, social care and employment services are working together much more effectively."
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Amyas Morse, Head of the National Audit Office, says "Care for people who have had a stroke has significantly improved since we reported in 2005. The publication and early implementation of the stroke strategy have begun to make a real difference and have helped to put in place the right mechanisms to bring about these improvements. There is still work to be done though: the poorer performers must be dragged up to the same standard as the best, so that the gains that have been made are sustained and value for money improved further. The Department should focus on ensuring that health, social care and employment services are working together much more effectively."
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