Tag Archives: XMRV

XMRumorsV

Posted on June 15, 2012 by Jennie Spotila

Rumors about the Lipkin study are flying fast and furious these days. We’ve been hearing for months that the study results would be made public this year, but “news” of specific dates has kicked things into a frenzy. In April, … Continue reading →

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The Holy Grail

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Jennie Spotila

Many CFS patients are holding their breath awaiting the results of the multiple lab XMRV study, nicknamed the Lipkin study after its coordinator Dr. Ian Lipkin of the Center for Infection and Immunity. I am not one of them.  I … Continue reading →

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I Think I Can

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Jennie Spotila

Today I am feeling like the Little Engine That Almost Can. I’ve been drafting a post about the Lipkin XMRV study, and my own views on whether it should be completed. After much work, and several thousand words, I’m out … Continue reading →

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