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To: Biomaven who wrote (32959)11/22/2009 5:39:13 PM
From: Ian@SI1 Recommendation  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 52153
 
Peter,

Many thanks for the abstract.

I hadn't looked yet as I was expecting first paper this week. Hopefully there will be a new paper with more detail within the next few days.

I have repeated to myself 100 times, "Correlation isn't causation".

But when I combine the P values in your abstract with the anecdotal cures claimed by those having the blockages removed, it certainly raises my hopes that this is a miraculous breakthrough in treating MS.

I can even imagine that the iron or other waste product buildup triggers a process or processes which lead directly or indirectly to the myelin attack.

If this does turn out to be a root cause, there could be a few biotechs that see shrinking revenues from Copaxone and lookalikes. Anyone care to guess at IV for BIIB?

Best regards,
Ian



To: Biomaven who wrote (32959)11/22/2009 9:22:39 PM
From: Ian@SI2 Recommendations  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 52153
 
Here's the free full text for that abstract complete with tables, charts and pictures.

jnnp.bmj.com

Generally, the blockages seen in MS pts are seen in NONE of the control groups.

It's getting increasingly difficult for me to believe that the venal blockage is independent of MS, or a result rather than contributing factor.


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