Posted by Cort Johnson Discuss this article on the forums In this three part series we looked at the Light’s exciting work on ME/CFS. First – we looked at the Light’s attempt to validate their gene expression findings, then we examined what they believe may be ground zero for CFS, and finally we brought their findings together with a theory
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W. Ian Lipkin Presentation "Microbe Hunting" at WPI on 6/24/11
Posted by Cort Johnson Discuss this article on the forums You can watch the full presentation by clicking on the following link: https://imedia.unr.edu/unsom/whittemore_peterson_institute/dr_ian_lipkin.html
ContinueXMRV Buzz: ‘Let the Games Begin’ – Dr Cheney Reports Lipkin XMRV CFS Study to Begin
Posted by Cort Johnson Dr. Cheney was an enthusiastic supporter of the XMRV finding early on; he did a webcast on it and several blogs, suggested treatments and provided patients for the WPI to study. In this post from Jan Van Roijen on Co-cure Dr. Cheney reveals the latest on the Lipkin study from a conference call with Dr. Lipkin.
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XMRV Buzz: NIH/NCI Conclude XMRV Probably Contaminant/ NIH Studies Continue
Posted by Cort Johnson The National Cancer Institute jumped in early on the XMRV discovery and has probably funded more research into the retrovirus than any other Institute but two weeks ago they were the first NIH Institute to definitively say that XMRV did not play a role in CFS or prostate cancer. Now the NIH’s update of their website
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XMRV Buzz: Annette Whittemore Confident/ A New Strain or Not?/ Another Failed HIV Attempt
Posted by Cort Johnson Annette Whittemore on Nevada Newsmakers. Looking calm and composed Annette Whittemore stated that she had been prepared for negative studies in this field but not for a stream of negative studies using protocols that were different from those used in the Lombardi study. (This must have been difficult to watch but was probably inevitable as researchers
ContinueThe Big Score: Round Two of the Vivint Contest Begins…..
Posted by Cort Johnson Discuss this article on the forums The CFS State of the Knowledge Workshop has not yielded any new money for CFS….the NIH is cutting back…and bureacrats are talking 2012 or 13 at the earliest. And then there is Vivint….giving away $250,000 on the basis of Facebook votes… CFS researchers are like parched travelers crawling across the
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Posted by Cort Johnson Discuss this article on the forums The CFS State of the Knowledge Workshop has not yielded any new money for CFS….the NIH is cutting back…and bureaucrats are talking 2012 or 13 at the earliest for any more help. CFS researchers are like parched travelers crawling across the desert…they just want a little water to drink…they have
ContinuePhoenix Rising Request for Advisors As PR Expands
Posted by Cort Johnson Phoenix Rising is committed to being a leader not only within the ME/CFS field but in how web technologies can be innovatively used to support people with health problems (in our case ME/CFS). We see many ways health support sites could be improved and we plan to make a Phoenix Rising a model of how people
ContinuePermanent Forum Member Slot on the PR Board of Directors – Nominations Requested
Posted by Cort Johnson The Forums are a major part of Phoenix Rising. In recognition of this we have allotted a permanent space on the Phoenix Rising Board of Directors to be filled by a Forum member. Depending on how many nominations come in we will hold a vote; and the top three nominees will go to the Board and
Continue[Newsletter] XMRV’s Worst Week/Coalition4ME/CFS Acts
Posted by Cort Johnson XMRV – The XMRV virus theory took its worst shots yet as two more negative studies appeared in the influential Science Journal. Science then requested that the authors of the original paper retract the original paper, which they refused to. In response, Science slapped an “Expression of Concern” attachment on the paper citing serious questions about
ContinuePhoenix Rising Forum Moderators/Greeters Opportunities
Posted by Cort Johnson Discuss this article on the forums The Phoenix Rising Forums Could Use Your Help! Moderating is an essential component of maintaining an environment for passionate, productive conversations on the Forums. The number of moderators at PR has run low of late, putting strain on the moderators present and taking its toll on the community as well,
ContinuePermanent Forum Member Slot on the PR Board of Directors – Nominations Requested
Posted by Cort Johnson Discuss this article on the forums The Forums are a major part of Phoenix Rising. In recognition of this we have allotted a permanent space on the Phoenix Rising Board of Directors to be filled by a Forum member. Depending on how many nominations come in we will hold a vote; and the top three nominees
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