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info on MXRV from CFS site
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From the CEO's Desk

The discovery of XMRV and the high-profile media coverage has inspired tremendous hope and anticipation within the CFS community. It's also generated a lot of discussion and debate about the past and the present. CEO Kim McCleary highlights the diversity of opinion within the CFS community and the Association's continuous efforts to remain alert and responsive.

Research Matters

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has formed the Blood XMRV Scientific Research Working Group to coordinate federal agency research on XMRV. Dr. Suzanne D. Vernon is a participant. Here's the latest information, inspiring hope for more responsive government action on CFS.


XMRV-related news continues to dominate the research front. Association Scientific Director Dr. Suzanne Vernon offers her perspective on this high-interest topic.

The Food and Drug Administration has declined Hemispherx Biopharma's application for marketing approval for the drug Ampligen for the treatment of CFS. Several media agencies reported the news, including the Associated Press. The company's statement about the decision is posted on its website.

We regularly update our XMRV page with news and resources as they are published. Check it frequently at http://www.cfids.org/XMRV/default....

Coming next month: Updates from each of the Association's six funded research groups.
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Reply #1 - 12/05/09  10:00am
" so there is a Test...is there a cure ? "
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Reply #2 - 12/19/09  1:50pm
" Is ampligen available in France? My husband is being sent their on assignment from IBM. We'll be in Grenoble. "

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