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New hope for sisters trapped in their bodies
Neuroferritinopathy is a rare brain condition first discovered in Newcastle.
It traps people in their bodies and seems to largely affect descendants of one family.
As a university launches a drugs trial in a hope of reversing its effects, health correspondent, Sharon Barbour spoke to the family of four sisters diagnosed with the disease.
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