Effective Prevention Therapy, Early Critical Care and Rehabilitation Needed to Overcome Cost Burden of Stroke

Effective prevention therapy, early critical care and rehabilitation needed to overcome cost burden of stroke
The consequences of stroke, reported to be the third leading cause of death in the U.S., can extend beyond the physical to impose devastating financial burdens on families and society in general. According to the American Heart Association, the total direct and indirect costs of stroke in 2008 have been estimated at $ 65.5 billion.
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Golf-Parnevik rocked by new injury after six months on sidelines
Sweden’s former Ryder Cup player Jesper Parnevik suffered a new injury setback and was forced to retire in his first tournament back after six months of inaction on Friday.
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Wounded soldier pushed for new treatment
A soldier who was seriously wounded while on duty in Afghanistan has seen major improvements after receiving a radical new form of treatment in a pressure chamber.
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