Dr. Romero......your response below is exactly why we need you, Dr. Fink, Charlie, Kathrynne, Chris, etc. on the list....while we read various posts on the lists from everyone, you have another insight and objectivity to the posting and your medical knowledge is invaluable to the lay person...Joan Hartman > [Original Message] > From: Jorge A Romero MD <[log in to unmask]> > To: <[log in to unmask]> > Date: 12/14/00 7:43:59 AM > Subject: Re: cure/VIROLOGY and IMMUNOLOGY > > Dear Dr. Riess: > > Your comments are very incisive and accurate. > > You stated: > > "In fact the only way to judge the efficacy of a surgeon is through peer review of published > results." > > I agree with you. Yet, I have to ask if you have ever seen a hospital or surgeon publish their own > percentages for peer review voluntarily? The data that are published voluntarily are biased towards > demonstrating good results - much like Iaconno's publications and your own experience. > > Jorge Romero --- Joan Hartman --- [log in to unmask] --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.