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Lifestyle factors drive global stroke cost – Expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 10 June 201603 May 2017

Over 90 percent of the death and disability caused by stroke is linked to modifiable risk factors, finds a new […]

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Concussion, rugby and dementia focus of NZH investigation

In the News  |  Published: 14 March 201603 May 2017

The hidden lifelong impact of concussion and head injury in rugby has been thrust into the spotlight this week by […]

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Alzheimer’s drug announcement – expert reaction

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 July 201523 July 2015

Scientists are cautiously optimistic about new data indicating the drug solanezumab can slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease – if […]

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Parkinson’s treatment trial completed

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 18 June 2015

New Zealand company Living Cell Technologies (LCT) have released the results of a small trial of a new Parkinson’s Disease […]

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Plans for human ‘body transplant’ met with scepticism

In the News  |  Published: 16 April 201528 March 2016

An Italian surgeon’s plan to perform the first ‘full body transplant’ on a human has been met with scepticism. Published […]

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Peppers preventing Parkinson’s? – Experts respond

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 10 May 201313 May 2013

New research suggests that edible sources of nicotine may provide a protective effect against Parkinson’s disease. But independent experts are […]

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Experts Respond: Epidural stimulation treatment for paraplegia

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 23 May 201123 May 2011

The Lancet has published a case study revealing a experimental treatment for spinal damage and dysfunction leading to a loss […]

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