New blood test to detect stroke within minutes

Scientists have developed a simple blood test that could diagnose within minutes whether or not a patient has suffered a stroke.
A stroke occurs when the brain is not getting enough oxygen, either form a clot or a burst blood vessel. In each type, if the wrong treatment is given it can be fatal to the patient.
In order to determine if the patient has suffered a stroke, doctors rely on brain scans but many have to wait for vital hours before they can get access to a scanner and fewer than a quarter receive a scan on the day they suffer their strokes.

DIABETIC CAKE

Ingredients:

1 c. raisins
1 1/2 c. water
1/2 c. butter
1 egg
1 c. oatmeal
1 tbsp. artificial sweetener
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon


Directions:

Boil raisins and water. Add other ingredients. Bake in loaf pan at 350 degrees for 45 minutes, or until done.

Makes 20 slices.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES (Diabetic)

Ingredients:

1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. brown sugar substitute
1 egg or egg substitute
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. oatmeal
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 c. skim milk
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips


Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream butter and brown sugar substitute. Add egg and vanilla, cream until light. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, stir in chocolate chips. Drop by rounded teaspoon onto prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until brown and crispy.

Makes 36 cookies.

DIABETIC DESSERT

Ingredients:

1/3 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. brown sugar substitute
2 tsp. liquid sweetener or 1/3 c. Sprinkle Sweet
1 egg
1 1/3 c. flour
3 tbsp. cocoa
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. skim milk

Directions:

Combine butter, brown sugar substitute, diabetic sweetener, and egg. Beat 2 minutes at high speed. Add remaining ingredients and blend 2 minutes at low speed. Pour into 8 inch square pan and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes. Frost with diabetic whip, if desired.

CABBAGE ROLL (DIABETIC)

Ingredients:

1 large cabbage leaf
3 oz. browned ground beef, drained
2 onion slices, minced
1 tablespoon green pepper, minced
salt and pepper, to taste
1 tsp. diabetic ketchup or tomato sauce

Directions:

Brown beef, onion and green pepper. Stir in seasonings, mixing well. Place mixture in cabbage leaf. Roll until mixture is completely covered and pin with a toothpick. Place in dish and bake at 350°F until cabbage is well cooked.

DIABETIC APPLESAUCE DATE NUT LOAF

Ingredients:

1/2 cup butter
1 tsp. diabetic sweetener
1 egg
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped nuts
1 1/2 cup diabetic applesauce
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. soda
2 cups sifted flour
1 tsp. vanilla

Directions

Cream the butter, egg, diabetic-approved sweetener and vanilla. Add applesauce and remaining ingredients. Stir well to combine.

Bake in a buttered loaf pan at 350°F for 1 hour.