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HIV And Dementia

HIV and dementia, the conflict in Iraq and its children, washing hands, good bacteria

HIV and dementia, the conflict in Iraq and its children, washing hands, good bacteria. Researchers have found a link between HIV and dementia, the virus appears to be poisoning neurons in the brain. Also in the programme a look at the trauma suffered by children following two successive conflicts in Iraq and how providing play could help. A look at how friendly 'pro-biotic' bacteria could help prevent hospital infections and why adults need to be reminded to wash their hands.

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Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project