Health Bulletin

Surgery soon after stroke can be risky
People who have had a stroke face a significantly higher risk of serious complications if they have an elective surgery during the nine months following their stroke, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The sooner it is after the stroke, the greater the risk.
The odds of another stroke, heart attack or cardiovascular death are 14 times higher for people who have elective surgery within three months of a stroke, the study found.

Spoon measurements behind many child drug-dosing errors
Using a teaspoon or tablespoon to administer kids' medications can often lead to medication dosing errors, a new study published in the recent issue of Paediatrics reports.
Teaspoon- or tablespoon-based medicine instructions doubled a parent's chances of incorrectly measuring the intended dosage, and also doubled the risk they would not accurately follow the doctor's prescription, the study authors found.