[TMIC] MS Pills Work, Carry Severe Side Effects

2010-01-21 Thread Grace M. 
*ATLANTA -- *Tests of the first two oral drugs developed for treating
multiple sclerosis show that both cut the frequency of relapses and may slow
progression of the disease, but with side effects that could pose a tough
decision for patients.

Two experts not involved in the studies said the drugs appear effective but
with potentially dangerous side effects. It's too soon to know if the pills
will be approved by the government or widely adopted by physicians, they
said.

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Re: [TMIC] MS Pills Work, Carry Severe Side Effects

2010-01-21 Thread rj_rankin 
There's an article someone sent on the ms websight. I'll repost it for ya on my 
facebook for those of you that have me on facebook. Its the same guy from NPR. 
Said one side effect could be cancer. Jay leno would have fun with this 
discussion. 
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From: Grace M.
To: tmic-list@eskimo.com
Subject: [TMIC] MS Pills Work, Carry Severe Side Effects
Sent: Jan 21, 2010 8:57 PM

ATLANTA -- Tests of the first two oral drugs developed for treating multiple 
sclerosis show that both cut the frequency of relapses and may slow progression 
of the disease, but with side effects that could pose a tough decision for 
patients. 
 
Two experts not involved in the studies said the drugs appear effective but 
with potentially dangerous side effects. It's too soon to know if the pills 
will be approved by the government or widely adopted by physicians, they said. 
  
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