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    Dr. Peterson Talks! On Ampligen, Autoimmunity, Pathogens and His New Partnership

    Great article, Cort -- thank you. I'm curious about the Chimerix trial. Haven't heard anything about it in months. Is that still going to happen?
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    HELP!--advice wanted regarding TEETH & GUMS

    Hi Dreambirdie, I've got to have some dental work done soon, and although I have never had a bad reaction to dental products, it is my worst fear that I will. I have MCS and I've had many reactions like you're describing to other things. My sensitivities have gotten much worse in the last...
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    Dental Issues

    Hi Laural, I didn't have many dental problems until I got CFS either, and like you, I have a very dry mouth at times. I don't know of any published data that correlates dental problems with CFS, but I have read that a dry mouth allows bacteria to proliferate. I think I have also read that...
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    NIH CFS Steering Committee Wants Your Input!

    1. Subgroups and biomarkers are paramount. 2. I would love to see Dr. Montoya present some of his research. And, of course, Dr. Bateman is always a hit in my book.