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Radio Newcastle,4 mins

New hope for sisters trapped in their bodies

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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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