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Luister na Prof Christine Lochner en Alex Doruyter

New insights into an old problem

Approximately 170,000 people die from alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver in Europe every year.

The fortunate mother: caring for a son with schizophrenia

For the mentally ill, relatives are the last to leave.

Benzodiazepine use and risk of Alzheimer’s disease: case-control study

Dementia is currently the main cause of dependency in older people and a major public health concern affecting about 36 […]

SA Federation for Mental Health October 2014 Awareness Programme

World Mental Health Day was established by the World Federation for Mental Health in 1992, and is now observed annually. […]

Living with Schizophrenia

WHAT IS SCHIZOPHRENIA? Schizophrenia is a severe and disabling illness that affects the brain. Approximately 1% of the population will […]

Healthy habits make for a healthier mind

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Skisofrenie die misverstane siekte

Mense wat aan skisofrenie ly, is nie mal nie. En hulle is meestal nie gevaarlik nie. Amanda de Lange het […]

What is Korsakoff’s syndrome?

Korsakoff’s syndrome is a brain disorder usually associated with heavy alcohol consumption over a long period.

Alcohol Use and the Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease

Some of the detrimental effects of heavy alcohol use on brain function are similar to those observed with Alzheimer’s disease […]

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