Sometimes the solution is simple. On this occasion, even in medicine.
New research says that three routine checks can save the lives of stroke patients: the monitoring of temperatures, blood sugar levels and their ability to swallow.
It started with an experiment by nursing researchers, but Sandy Middleton, a Professor of Nursing Research at the Australian Catholic University in Sydney says the findings were more than anybody could have expected.
"We were very surprised and delighted. It was a very large effect, and it's very beneficial for stroke patients."
Patients in 19 stroke units in New South Wales were monitor
