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,designat+ ,septemb] #bjbj z ,national  
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reg5]ation treatm5ts to r$uce1 prev5t1 &
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education & inve/m5t 9 rese>* are key   
factors 9 improv+ outcomes = individuals
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quality ( life ( individuals ) sp9al    
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,national ,sp9al ,cord ,injury ,aw>5ess 
,mon?2  7#b7 supports ! goals & ideals (
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supports cl9ical trials = new !rapies t 
(f] promise & hope to individuals liv+ )
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organizations1 rese>*]s1 doctors1       
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