DOCTORS in Berlin, working with an American patient with HIV and leukaemia, have declared in a peer-reviewed journal they believe they have cured both illnesses.
It would be the first time a HIV patient has been cured. The procedure is creating a buzz among HIV academics in the US.
Experts call the development encouraging, but warn that years of work remain before the treatment could lead to a general therapy against HIV.
'''Cured' is a strong word. But this is very encouraging,'' said Dr David Scadden, a co-director of the Harvard University Stem Cell Institute. ''From all indications, there was no residual virus.
''It's as good an outcome as one could hope for.''
I tend to agree with you Saskboy. I learned to keep my distance from these stories way back when I was a reporter. This one, however, has a couple of differences that make it notable. One, it has peer reviewed status. The other is that it has corroboration from the Harvard University Stem Cell unit. No question this has a good long way to go before it reaches therapeutic status but it is hopeful.
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These sorts of stories I believe when I see it in action, and affordable too. Eradicated then becomes the next step.
I tend to agree with you Saskboy. I learned to keep my distance from these stories way back when I was a reporter. This one, however, has a couple of differences that make it notable. One, it has peer reviewed status. The other is that it has corroboration from the Harvard University Stem Cell unit. No question this has a good long way to go before it reaches therapeutic status but it is hopeful.
well let's hope that the stem cell researchers are right this time.i remember the dr.lee's ( or somebody like that)hoax.
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