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Series that demystifies health issues, bringing clarity to conflicting advice.

Series that demystifies health issues, separating fact from fiction and bringing clarity to conflicting health advice.

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Inside Health: Breast cancer, Alcoholism, CRPS, Generics

27/09/2016

Breast cancer, Alcoholism, CRPS, Generics

BBC Radio 4 - Inside Health, Breast cancer, Alcoholism, CRPS, Generics

Breast cancer and bisphosphonates, alcoholism and Baclofen, CRPS, generics.

Breast cancer and bisphosphonates, alcoholism and Baclofen, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, and why are some generic medicines so expensive?

Breast Cancer and Bisphosphonates; an old drug for treating weak bones can reduce the risk of breast cancer spreading, but many post menopausal women are missing out. Why? Alcoholism and Baclofen; another old drug with a new use, this time a muscle relaxant to help people with an alcohol problem and news of three new trials recently presented in Germany. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, a rare condition that often occurs after an injury or surgery and results in life changing pain. And why are some generic, non-branded medicines so expensive?

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