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Johnathan Fletcher

BBC News - Immune system defect may cause ME - 0 views

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    "The latest study, carried out at the Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen, built on the previous discovery by testing 30 patients with CFS. Half were given two doses of Rituximab, a cancer drug which eliminates a type of white blood cell, while the other half were given a fake treatment. In those patients receiving the drug, 67% reported an improvement in a score of their fatigue levels. Just 13% showed any improvement in the sham group. "
Johnathan Fletcher

Mercury ban may threaten vaccination programs - Health - CBC News - 0 views

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    "The problem is that a proposed ban might include thiomersal, a mercury compound used to prevent contamination and extend the shelf life of vaccines, many scientists say. It is used in about 300 million shots worldwide, against diseases including flu, tetanus, hepatitis B, diphtheria and meningitis. "Not being able to use mercury is not a viable option," said David Wood, a WHO vaccines expert."
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