Alongshan virus (ALSV) is an emerging tick-borne pathogen that infects humans, causing febrile disease. ALSV uses Ixodes Persulcatus ticks to infect humans with a wide range of signs, from asymptomatic to encephalitis-like syndrome. There is an increasing public health concern about the ALSV infection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Acute stroke patients are usually transported to the nearest hospital regardless of their required level of care. This can lead to increased pressure on emergency departments and treatment delay.
Objective: The aim of the study was to explore the benefit of a mobile stroke unit (MSU) in the UK National Health Service (NHS) for reduction of hospital admissions.