When was the last time the medical community found a cure for any disease? I stand corrected, but I think it was in the 190's decade when a cure was found for polio. I believe that Gad does not burden a soul more than it can bear, so Parkinsons is a gift and I thank God every day for it - it could have been worse. I am a possitive thinking person and with God's help I am dealing with my condition just fine. Its been 9 years since diagnosis at age 52 and I hope to continue with my daily combination of meds, prayers and exercise.
Good luck to you all.
Ahsar Butt
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From: John Cottingham <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2009 3:48:09 AM
Subject: Considering The Cost in a Global Recession
Over the last 20 years of our fight to find a cure, billions have been raised and spent researching research. Every great and new finding must be scientifically verified as being duplicated. This takes years and if it is found to be valid, researcher, Universities, or biotech companies must find an established partner to pay for and run clinical trials that cost millions more. The partner or alliance must have the capability to work with the FDA. Of course, venture capital companies that financed the science and Universities require a piece of the pie. The intellectual property ownership becomes patentable.
In our economic climate around the world, venture capital companies, universities, biotech and contributors are cutting back. The pie has become smaller.
Our community of Parkinsons organizations are receiving fewer support contributions so therefore some research will be pared back.
It is an established fact that most research will not in a therapeutic benefit for us. Years of throwing money at the problem hasn't been for naught because some new understandings have emerged.
CAMR, Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research has been the major lobbying force for stem cell research. Some described their efforts as being a "jobs program for stem cell scientists". Only time will tell if their promise bear fruits. The public treasury is empty so it is unclear how their research will be funded. "Our Money" has already been given to the advantaged.
One start-up company that is close to my heart is Medtronics. While I hope and pray that they can refurbish their used neurostimulators for the Third World, I'm not holding my breath until they do.
John Cottingham
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