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Study: Toyota's Streamlined Manufacturing Process Can Also Benefit Stroke Patients

Véronique LaCapra — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:15:54 +0000

A new study out today from Washington University suggests that Toyota’s process for maximizing efficiency in manufacturing cars can also help hospitals improve their care of stroke patients.

Study lead Washington University stroke neurologist Jin-Moo Lee says with input from doctors, lab technicians, and other hospital staff, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was able to eliminate inefficiencies and cut the average time it took evaluate and treat stroke patients from an hour down to 37 minutes.

Morning headlines - Friday, May 25, 2012

Rachel Lippmann and The Associated Press — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:43:56 +0000

Missouri is fourth-worst in the nation for strokes

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show the number of adults suffering a stroke in Missouri has jumped in the last six years.

Kirk gives first public message since stroke in video

The Associated Press and St. Louis Public Radio — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:37:05 +0000

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has issued his first public remarks since suffering a stroke.

In a video released Tuesday, Kirk says he can't wait to get back to work and is walking again. The 52-year-old senator suffered a major stroke in January and underwent emergency surgery. He entered a rehabilitation center in February and was discharged last week.

Here's that video statement:

http://youtu.be/WpBoYmKX-QQ

Study: aspirin may be as good as warfarin for most heart failure patients

Véronique LaCapra — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:00:00 +0000

For patients with heart failure, but normal heart rhythm, aspirin may be just as good as a heavy duty blood-thinner.

That’s the finding of a new study published online today in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Washington University chief of cardiology Douglas Mann was on the study’s steering committee.

Ill. Sen. Kirk's doctor happy with stroke recovery

The Associated Press — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 22:15:59 +0000

Mark Kirk's doctor says he is pleased with the Illinois senator's progress in recovering from a stroke in January.

Dr. Richard Harvey said Friday that Kirk continues to improve his "mobility for day-to-day activities." He adds that Kirk has been meeting regularly with his staff and has been getting visits from close friends and family.

Harvey is the medical director of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's Center for Stroke Rehabilitation.