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What are people's views on splitting this thread in two: one to discuss the Canadian statement; and the other to discuss options for lobbying other countries to follow suit ?
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The more the virus shows up in healthy controls, the less strength the association with CFS. Hypothetically, if 68% pwc had xmrv and 50% of healthy controls had it, then the link between the disease and the virus is fairly weak. On the other hand if 0 heatlhy controls had it, then the link is very strong. So by downplaying the numbers in the healthies, you are actually emphasising the link between virus and disease.
This is something we could really use. It's been needed for a long time. I think articles like this and the ongoing research will finally see that happen. I don't know who's purview that would fall under however. I don't think it would be CBS.
Otis, my friend, you never did dilute that message nor were you ever anything but totally cool to hang with as we absorb this great news! I'm glad we got to do this!!!
Koan
Same here. This is the kind of discussion I hope for when I come to the forum. These are important issues and we need to take a look at all angles.
This is incredible! We are real.