In addition, treatment at a hospital with a specialized stroke unit greatly improves the chances of recovery, according to a third study.

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The current hospital has a consultant-led maternity unit and stroke unit.

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Despite the proposals to transfer its stroke unit, health officials have said Bronllys Hospital will retain other outpatient services, such as its Parkinson's and urology units.

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