Posted by Cort Johnson A small Dutch study found zero evidence of XMRV in chronic fatigue syndrome patients. In some ways it was the weakest study of the bunch; it used quite old samples and a watered down criteria but it did use the same primers and a similar amount of nucleic acid as the original study. They searched for
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Fighting the Insensitivity of Others: Ampligen Chronicles ( Trt #10)
Discuss this article on the forums Written by Kelvin Lord By Kelvin Lord Treatment #10 Of all the things we have to deal with internally fighting this hideous disease, to me, the things that we fight externally are sometimes more debilitating. This week I came face to face with one of the biggest enemies to recovery, the ignorance and insensitivity
ContinueMikovits-Cheney on XMRV and CFS Transcript – Pt II (Feb 2010)
Posted by Cort Johnson Written by FernRhizome Cheney/Mikovits – February 20, 2010 Part III, 20:00 min – 30:00 min transcribed by Lily Cheney: If it were, we’d see a lot more than 10 million Americans infected with it, so there must be something that’s inhibiting the effective transmission of that agent given those numbers. Ten million versus let’s say one
ContinueDr. Mikovits – Dr. Cheney on XMRV and CFS Transcript (2/20/10), Part 1
Posted by Cort Johnson Discuss this article on the forums Written by FernRhizome (transcribed by Kim) Cheney…in molecular biology from George Washington University and did her PhD work in the area of retrovirology, specifically how retroviruses, and specifically HIV, infect human monocytes. She studied under the legendary Dr. Frank Ruscetti at NCI, who is considered to be the father of
ContinueA Guide to XMRV Research: the WPI Answers Back
Posted by Cort Johnson The inability of the second UK XMRV study – this time from a ‘friendly’ research group headed by Dr. Groom – to find any XMRV in a very large sample of patients was rough news for sure. The ME Action Group in the UK took a rather resigned tone in their response while Dr. Vernon highlighted
ContinueMy Peter Falk View of Ampligen by Kelvin Lord
Discuss this article on the forums Written by Kelvin Lord (Kelvin continues his evocative portrayal of his Ampligen treatment and his experiences with ME/CFS. Check his blog for more entries) Treatment #7 I don’t want to say that getting a needle stuck in your arm is getting routine, but a nice short summary of this morning’s Ampligen infusion would simply
ContinueXMRV UK CFS Study II: Dr. Vernon’s Analysis
Posted by Cort Johnson As expected Dr. Vernon, the Scientific Director of the CFIDS Association, delivered a rather comprehensive overview of the latest XMRV study in the Retrovirology journal. Dr. Vernon spent some time making clear who just who did this study; it was basically the best of UK retroviral researchers (one ‘world-renowned’) plus top ME/CFS UK researchers with long
ContinueDeja Vu in the UK – XMRV CFS Study Negative Again!
Posted by Cort Johnson UK researchers are not winning the hearts and minds of CFS patients – that’s for sure. Just a couple of uplifting weeks after Dr. Mikovits displayed so much enthusiasm and confidence in XMRV the other shoe has dropped. An Imperial College researcher said another negative study was coming and here it is; this UK study also
ContinueA Visit to Dr. Peterson: Pts I, II and III
Let me begin by listing my reasons for writing this. To share my experiences with everyone who’s interested but may never intend to see Dr. Peterson.To give some insight to anyone who might be considering making an appointment but may have concerns regarding what it may entailTo help someone prepare for a scheduled appointment to see Dr. Peterson Becoming A
ContinueDr Vernon on XMRV UK CFS Study #II
Posted by Cort Johnson Discuss this article on the forums Written by Cort As expected Dr. Vernon delivered a rather comprehensive overview of the latest XMRV study in the Retrovirology journal. Dr. Vernon spent some time making clear who just who did this study; it was basically the best of UK retroviral researchers (one ‘world-renowned’) plus top ME/CFS UK researchers
ContinueA Visit to Dr. Peterson: Tests and the CFS/ME Bond by Corinne (conclusion)
Discuss this article on the forums Written by Cort Allow me to share one final experience before I close. As you’re probably already aware, the bond between those of us with this illness is strong. If you’re like me, you’re best friends are PWC’s/ME. They’re the ones I contact when I really need support from someone who truly understands and
ContinueOf Butterflies and Chaos
Discuss this article on the forums Written by Lisa Detox. Most people are familiar with the word, products on store shelves promising to detoxify you from last night’s party or flush the junk food out of your system. But what does it really mean? The body has several pathways by which it will detoxify everything from that extra couple of
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