Students at Risk: Predisposing Factors, Warning Signs, and Treatment Plans
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Rural Community Knowledge of Stroke Warning Signs and Risk Factors
INTRODUCTION Rapid identification and treatment of ischemic stroke can lead to improved patient outcomes. Public education campaigns in selected communities have helped to increase knowledge about stroke, but most data represent large metropolitan centers working with academic institutions. Much less is known about knowledge of stroke among residents in rural communities. METHODS In 2004, 800...
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عنوان ژورنال: Educational Considerations
سال: 1995
ISSN: 0146-9282
DOI: 10.4148/0146-9282.1418