dont read oslers web than as it is a similar scenario but in the mid 1980s to early 1990s. When you read of what they knew back than it was a fair amount but not alot has been added since really??
I have not read Osler's Web but I have read Plague. The author of Osler's Web (Hillary Johnson) has written a forward to the Plague. She is supportive of Judy Mikovits and her research. Unlike Heapsreal, I am actually hopeful since I've seen research performed in the last several years that was not seen in the last 20+ years. There IS research occurring.
However, it is apparent that multiple people/organizations/governments and false patient advocates have actively hindered research. Given the huge burden placed upon individuals, family members and society as a whole when anyone is felled by such a disabling illness, one has to wonder what could be the reason for hindering research. In my opinion, culpability seems to be the main reason.
It is truly sad how "political" ME/CFS" has become.. even within the patient community and forums. Those who have been online for many years have witnessed measures that have been seriously divisive and threatening to those expressing a view not "in line" with approved lines of discussion.
What has happened to patients is close to what has happened to Dr. Mikovits... It is an "inconvenient truth". Patients and Dr. Mikovits have suffered not because of anything they have done. It is because they "happen to have been exposed to X and Y and have genetics of Z" or "she discovered X (NOT XMRV)".
So.... do patients want to continue to be blamed for having an illness? Likewise, should Dr. Mikovits lose everything because she happened to have extensive background in cancer and retrovirology resulting in her being hired by a family wanting to help their daughter? Who wouldn't want to help someone who had a sick child knowing that the findings could help millions around the world? What scientists is aware of the politics in Nevada
The book Plague provides much needed info for people to understand what transpired the last 5 years. I can not believe it has been 5 years since the Science article was published. Many were here in chat while we watched the interactions among scientists. I would like to say more but cannot.
This book truly reveals so much. You will have to decide for yourselves.