Health column reflects on AHCJ conference in Phoenix 2018
Health columnist surveys sessions on medical studies sleep disorders dentistry microbes and public health trends. It highlights rising paper retractions device approvals versus drugs patient sleep needs child life expectancy dental cavities teen mental illness and future reporting plans to cover these topics.
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Stroke scare prompts quick ride to Lawrence Memorial
Saundra Pichel nearly had a disabling stroke on a November night six years ago after a Kansas Jayhawks Maui game. Her husband, John, urged urgent care when she could not move her right hand, then leg, and they drove to Lawrence Memorial Hospital where rapid action helped prevent permanent damage.
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Kansas Jayhawks
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
BEFAST: Recognize Stroke Signs and Act Fast
BEFAST outlines key stroke symptoms Balance dizziness or headache Eyes blurred vision Face one side drooping Arms weakness in limbs Speech difficulty Time call 911 now to get urgent care.
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Stroke awareness and response at LMH hospital
Saundra recalled mistaking a CT scan noise for a bird as a stroke left her immobile with confusion. Ischemic strokes, caused by blocked blood flow, account for 87 percent of all strokes per the American Heart Association. LMH’s emergency team uses Code Stroke, orders CT scans, and considers tPA to dissolve clots. Dr. Kumar explains neuron death without blood flow, and LMH maintains Joint Commission stroke center certification with ongoing internal review of treatment areas.
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American Heart Association
Caleb Trent
LMH
Sanjeev Kumar
Lawrence Neurology Specialists
Joint Commission
Everybody Day at Watson Park boosts local stroke awareness
Headquarters Inc of Lawrence hosts Everybody Day 2018 featuring four local bands free food bounce houses and craft sales to benefit the death by own action prevention center. The event runs 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 727 Kentucky St with donations accepted. May is National Stroke Awareness Month. A related Lawrence Memorial Hospital LMH Healthy Living Series offers a May 8 senior supper and a free 6 p.m. stroke seminar with limited seating.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
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