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Date sent: Thu, 8 Mar 2001 15:02:01 -0500 Send reply to: Parkinson's Information Exchange Network <[log in to unmask]> From: michael frederic <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: NEWS-Skull Surgery Fails for Parkinson's To: [log in to unmask] > I just read the NYTimes article which mentioned that Dr. Freed, one of > the lead researchers in the study, has performed this same procedure > 27 times, independently of this funded study (these patients paid for > their procedures), and that he inserted different amounts of fetal > cells in different parts of these patients' brains. He said that he > was experimenting with these variables. > > Anybody know how THESE folks are doing now? Dr. Fink, was this > mentioned at all at the conference you attended? > > Michael Frederic, son of Wayne 70/69/67 I am not aware of these "additional" studies; but I would be highly critical of anyone who was offering this procedure apart from a properly monitored and funded study. Best, Bob Robert A. Fink, M. D. 2500 Milvia Street Suite 222 Berkeley, California 94704-2636 USA 510-849-2555 PLEASE NOTE: Because of the takeover of IBMNET by AT&T, my new e-mail address, effective immediately, is: <[log in to unmask]> The old <ibm.net> address will no longer function after March 1, 2001. PLEASE CHANGE YOUR ADDRESS BOOKS.