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Concussion, rugby and dementia focus of NZH investigation
The hidden lifelong impact of concussion and head injury in rugby has been thrust into the spotlight this week by […]
Continue readingAlzheimer’s drug announcement – expert reaction
Scientists are cautiously optimistic about new data indicating the drug solanezumab can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease – if […]
Continue readingParkinson’s treatment trial completed
New Zealand company Living Cell Technologies (LCT) have released the results of a small trial of a new Parkinson’s Disease […]
Continue readingPlans for human ‘body transplant’ met with scepticism
An Italian surgeon’s plan to perform the first ‘full body transplant’ on a human has been met with scepticism. Published […]
Continue readingPeppers preventing Parkinson’s? – Experts respond
New research suggests that edible sources of nicotine may provide a protective effect against Parkinson’s disease. But independent experts are […]
Continue readingExperts Respond: Epidural stimulation treatment for paraplegia
The Lancet has published a case study revealing a experimental treatment for spinal damage and dysfunction leading to a loss […]
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