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World Service,26 Apr 2004,22 mins

HIV And Dementia

Health Matters

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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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