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Title: Breakthrough in Medical science
Post by tongy7 on Sep 27^th, 2010 at 5:17pm

Dear all.

I just wanted to make you all familiar with a story breaking on sky news uk regarding a break through in medical science for a solution to headaches. Its a gene that they reckon can be switched off by way of pills but wont be expected to be on sale for ten years. have a look for yourselves at
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regards

Allen

Title: Re: Breakthrough in Medical science
Post by Mike NZ on Sep 27^th, 2010 at 9:24pm

Hi Allen - there is another thread with more info on this very promising breakthrough.

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Whilst at the moment it is only for migraines, from the details in the Telegraph article it is likely that it could benefit CH and other headache types.

Title: Re: Breakthrough in Medical science
Post by wimsey1 on Sep 28^th, 2010 at 8:33am

I hope and pray for its success...but I ain't holdin' my breath. Gene therapy is expensive and difficult. In the meantime I'll keep my arsenal nearby. Blessings! lance