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The controversy over a 'breakthrough' dementia drug
FromABC News Daily
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10 minutes
Released:
Jul 15, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Even though half a million Australians live with dementia, much remains unknown about the disease.
Recently, one global pharmaceutical company, Biogen, has been promoting a drug to combat its most common form, Alzheimer's, after it was approved for use.
Today, the host of the ABC's Health Report, Dr Norman Swan, on whether the drug really does what the company claims.
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Dr Norman Swan, host, ABC RN The Health Report and co-host, ABC Coronacast
Recently, one global pharmaceutical company, Biogen, has been promoting a drug to combat its most common form, Alzheimer's, after it was approved for use.
Today, the host of the ABC's Health Report, Dr Norman Swan, on whether the drug really does what the company claims.
Featured:
Dr Norman Swan, host, ABC RN The Health Report and co-host, ABC Coronacast
Released:
Jul 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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