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An hour goes by so quickly when discussing complex subjects like MS & PD! They barely were able to scratch the surface of the research going on. Taking first things first--what is MS & PD & what are the symptoms--is necessary and as you all know even that discussion is complex. During the call-in portion there were, I think, three care-givers and myself who got on-air. The cg's raised specific questions re: their personal situations. I was able to raise the question (not previously discussed) on the prospects for a cure and in a follow up question ask what were the obstacles to finding a cure and I cited Muhammed Ali & Christopher Reed in saying money was a major one. Both doctors acknowledged that increased funding would help and our PD doc brought up the lack of federal funds and briefly discussed the Udall bill's status. Soooooo--a little more education for some Kansas City area people this a.m. via public radio. Barbara Blake-Krebs 57/1985 Merriam KS [log in to unmask]