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When minutes become the research question

Waterloo researchers examine why stroke treatment can still lose time.

Reported by Sam Charles, University Relations

Researchers identify barriers to faster stroke treatment
ResearchResearchers identify barriers to faster stroke treatmentPhoto: University of Waterloo / original source page

A new study has identified workflow barriers that contribute to delays, helping health providers improve outcomes for patients across the stroke care pathway.

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