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Misconduct and the future of neurodegenerative disease research

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Critical Examination of Antibody Treatments for Neurodegenerative Diseases

This chapter examines Prathena Biosciences' prazinezumab, an antibody treatment for Parkinson's disease, focusing on its trial history and the challenges faced, including previous trials yielding results indistinguishable from placebo. The chapter highlights concerns over the validity of the treatment and discusses the recommendation to halt ongoing research based on a thorough analysis of trial data.

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