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Biotech / Medical : XOMA. Bull or Bear?
XOMA 26.37-8.4%Jan 16 9:30 AM EST

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To: aknahow who wrote (10216)5/27/1999 12:44:00 PM
From: jackie  Read Replies (2) of 17367
 
Yes, by all means we must include the 62 patients in evaluating these unblinded results. If we do, it clearly indicates the bpi is working as it reinforces the assumed mortality rates for untreated cases.

Boiled down to the essentials ask yourself one question: Would you want your loved one to receive Neuprex under these circumstances or not? If the answer is yes, would your expectations of a successful outcome go up or down?

Obviously, even with the untreated placebo cases mixed in, those in the study group enjoyed a much lower mortality rate. Which would mean, a rational decision on my earlier question would be, I want my loved one in a group in which only half are going to receive the drug. Furthermore, I would have a higher confidence in the survival of my child if they were in the study.

I think this one is a no brainer. It will be interesting to see how the market reacts to the unblinded results.

Jack
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