DON’T DELAY GETTING TO THE E.R.: For stroke treatment, even 15 minutes can make a difference in outcome. “The researchers reported that treatment administered just 15 minutes sooner resulted in 15 fewer deaths per every 1,000 patients. In addition, the earlier treatment resulted in 17 people per 1,000 being able to walk out of the hospital under their own power and 22 people per 1,000 were able to care for themselves outside of the hospital. The findings shine new light on the importance of recognizing and acting quickly on the early signs of a stroke.”