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---------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Doctor Visit Hi All! - Well, I went to see the Neurologist, Dr Carlos Singer, at the National Parkinson Foundation about joining his study group and it turned out that I did not meet the requirements. A pharmeceutical Co. is sponsoring the study (on some new drug they are testing) and they need patients that have been diagnosed in the last five years and have a history of more rapid deterioration. Whereas my case has been relatively stable over the last 8 years. Soooo, so much for that approach. I still think that transplant is the ultimate answer but it is a procedure that I will wait on until there is more positive data about it. Right now it is a gamble and I dont think I want to gamble my future on an iffy action. At least I still get around reasonably well and my mental processes seem to be holding their own. I asked Dr. Singer for his opinion and he was quite emphatic about waiting until there is more definite data available to work with. He has been treating patients at the NPF for several years and along with two other neurologists has not recommended any patients for the transplant operation........ED H