A STUDY on mice found cocaine
can cause the brain to eat itself by
triggering out of control autophagy
where the brain cells self-digest.
The study led by John Hopkins
University in the USA also revealed
the process killed the mice when
they were given high doses of coke.
An experimental drug, called
CGP3466B, was found to be able
to protect the mouse nerve cells
and may prove useful for humans
because it has been through clinical
trials to treat Parkinson’s and motor
neurone disease.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 19 Jan 16 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 19 Jan 16
THE role and significance of community pharmacy in regional areas was a key focus of discussion for the Nationals leader David Littleproud during last week’s visit to Orana Mall Pharmacy as part of a regional tour.
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