SPECIAL REPORT / Pharmaceutical companies hesitate before investing in brain research, as it is seen as an overly complex area, but a European Commission initiative is a step in the right direction, according to the European Brain Council (EBC). The direct cost of healthcare in Europe related to brain diseases has soared from €386 billion in 2004 to to €798 billion in 2010, according to data from 30 European countries, highlighting the need for research in that area.
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