Friends sent me a link about an “upcoming vaccine for MS:
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct/show/NCT00382629
and I did read it eagerly. They also sent me the recent “announcement” about it, as well:
http://mni.mcgill.ca/announce/MS_Vaccine_Bar-Or_2007_English.htm
But, not being a doctor, or particularly understanding of med-speak, protocols, or processes involved in new drug testing, I cannot make heads or tails of the realities of the situation, and I seek some real-speak about this issue, clarity with regard to these pieces. For those who are able to do so, can you please read these news pieces and tell me:
1. IS IT, INDEED, TRUE THAT A VACCINE FOR MS HAS BEEN DISCOVERED?
2. IS IT IN ANY RESPECT COMING TO MARKET IN THE UNITED STATES ANY TIME SOON?
3. WHAT, EXACTLY, DOES IT DO? IS IT A TRUE “CURE”?
I greatly appreciate your time and the great courtesy you are doing in helping make this clear.
2007-09-21
01:15:56
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