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New App Can Help First Responders Save Stroke Patients’ Lives

Stuart Mitchell

The Get Ahead of Stroke campaign has debuted a new mobile app to help first responders quickly transport and triage patients to stroke centers equipped to treat severe strokes. The app, Stroke Scales for EMS, is uniquely designed to help first responders determine the severity of a stroke in emergency situations and, in cases of severe stroke, transport patients to neuroendovascular-ready stroke facilities. It includes five common stroke severity scales: LAMS, RACE, CPSSS, FAST-ED and VAN. “Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability nationwide. This app will help…

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Public Health England launches app to get people walking faster

Stuart Mitchell

As part of it’s ongoing “One you” physical activity campaign, created by Freuds,  Public Health England has launched an app to get people walking faster.  The accompanying ad was created by M&C Saatchi. Launched in March 2016, “One you” is an ongoing campaign that targets 40- to 60-year-olds who have to look after children as well as aging parents. 4 out of 10 (41%) adults aged 40 to 60 in England walk less than 10 minutes continuously each month at a brisk pace. Over 6.3 million adults aged 40 to 60 do…

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