Re: NEWS-Skull Surgery Fails for Parkinson's

["Robert A. Fink, M. D." <rafink@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Date sent:              Thu, 8 Mar 2001 15:02:01 -0500
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From:                   michael frederic <gumbochef@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject:                Re: NEWS-Skull Surgery Fails for Parkinson's
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> I just read the NYTimes article which mentioned that Dr. Freed, one of
> the lead researchers in the study, has performed this same procedure
> 27 times, independently of this funded study (these patients paid for
> their procedures), and that he inserted different amounts of fetal
> cells in different parts of these patients' brains.  He said that he
> was experimenting with these variables.
>
> Anybody know how THESE folks are doing now?  Dr. Fink, was this
> mentioned at all at the conference you attended?
>
> Michael Frederic, son of Wayne 70/69/67


I am not aware of these "additional" studies; but I would be highly
critical of anyone who was offering this procedure apart from a
properly monitored and funded study.

Best,

Bob


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