Posted by Cort Johnson The XMRV finding has put the spotlight for the past year on the research side of the WPI (or the Center for Neuro-immune Disease) but that’s just half of the equation. When the Clinical side of the Center opens sometime in May it will bring an entire new entity to the ME/CFS Community…an integrated clinic/research facility.
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The Patient Side: WPI Clinical Director Dr. Deckoff-Jones Talks
Posted by Cort Johnson Discuss this article on the forums The XMRV finding has put the spotlight for the past year on the research side of the WPI (or the Center for Neuro-immune Disease) but that’s just half of the equation. When the Clinical side of the Center opens sometime in May it will bring an entire new entity to
ContinueXMRV Buzz – IAP/Malderelli/Indy Star Article/Spinal Fluid Comes Up Empty
Posted by Cort Johnson Malderelli Study – the Malderelli XMRV retest study has elicited a ‘little’ controversy…:). Dr. Malderelli, in a discussion with a patient, said he was collaborating with the WPI. Dr. Mikovits, however, in several emails posted on the internet, has said neither the WPI nor Drs. Alter/Lo are or ever have collaborated with Dr. Malderelli. Dr. Mikovits
ContinueNIH have gotten Myra McClure, Dentists and Psychs to go to Work on You!
Discuss this article on the forums Written by justinreilly UPDATE: Myra McClure Stepped Down from the “CFS” SEP! We did it! We still need to get the dentists and psychologists (except for Friedberg) replaced with virologists, retrovirologists, neurologists and immunologists, so please refer to my latest blog post for an easy letter you can send on that score. Again: Yea
ContinueThe Corinne – Dr. Peterson Chronicles: Followup #2 (Sept 2010)
Posted by Cort Johnson (Corinne returns for her second Followup visit since her first visit to Dr. Peterson in Sept. 2009. She had been on a protocol consisting of saline IV’s, amino acid IV’s, procrit, probiotics and Valtrex since April, 2010. How has this former fitness instructor but now mostly bedridden person with ME/CFS been doing?….Let’s find out!) Check out
ContinueChronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) News From Phoenix Rising – CFS NIH Grant Panel (SEP) Feb 2010
Posted by Cort Johnson Back to the Past – The CFS SEP Panel reverts. Seeing Dr’s Klimas, Ruscetti, Fletcher, Broderick names on the last NIH grant review panel for CFS was an almost giddy experience after watching years of dental and pain researchers sign off on (and usually decline) CFS grants. Things have changed. Some CFS researchers do remain but
ContinueStars Not Aligning Any More: CFS NIH Grant Panel (SEP) Reverts, McClure on Board
Posted by Cort Johnson Discuss this article on the forums CFS GRANT REVIEW (SEP) Meeting Roster – (2/22/2011 – 2/23/2011) The last CFS SEP Panel, heavy with immunologists and other CFS researchers, was remarkably changed. (Unfortunately Dr. Klimas called the number of grant proposals was ‘pitiful’ – so it’s not clear how helpful they were.) The present panel is remarkably
ContinueWhat is Healing?
Discuss this article on the forums Written by Lisa (originally posted at Sundog Tales) What is Healing? I have pondered this question many times. Recently, I have begun to see signs of deep physical healing at long last, but why? What has changed? I now sleep 12-15 hours a day. That’s a 10-12 hour night and one or two naps
ContinueShow ’em your mad, Fax the ad!
Discuss this article on the forums Written by Lynn Show ’em You’re Mad Fax the Ad Political action to reach the Freshman congressman just sworn in. New Congressmen have settled into office, but they do not realize there is a health threat that deserves more government funding. So let’s tell them. The previous fax campaign was successful in getting some
ContinueChronic Fatigue Syndrome ME/CFS News From Phoenix Rising – Show em your mad, Fax the ad!
Posted by Cort Johnson The MWPCA’s Next Action! Check out this innovative and easy way to wake up the next flock of new congressman to the realities of the biggest and least recognized health threat in America – CFS! Show ’em you’re mad, Fax the ad! Let’s get them started right. (Never fear, it’s an easy online Fax) via Chronic
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