Wednesday, November 4, 2009

ACT: XMRV and ME/CFS What do we know so far? And what don't we know?

XMRV and ME/CFS: WHAT DO WE KNOW SO FAR? AND WHAT DON'T WE KNOW? =
(VERSION 3)

http://www.meassociation.org.uk

Version 3 clarifies some of the points and queries raised in the =
previous two MEA statements and summarises the various actions now being =
taken by the ME Association. =20

It also updates the situation on XMRV research initiatives in the UK, =
testing for XMRV and refers to our letter to Sir Liam Donaldson, the =
Chief Medical Officer, regarding blood supplies and blood donation.

This summary is intended to be a balanced account which not only raises =
questions but is also very cautious when it comes to drawing any firm =
conclusions about the role of XMRV in ME/CFS at this very early stage in =
the research.

And the MEA Quick Survey poll for November gives people an opportunity =
to express reactions to the new research findings.

ENDS

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