March 7, 2008
Plavitron for MS??? Not really!
Is a new drug called Plavitron in testing in the UK? Absolutely not!
According to an article that was posted in the Daily Mail newspaper in the UK, there is a popular show in the UK called The Bill. On this show, they made up a drug called Plavitron that was supposedly in testing to alleviate the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. As a result of that, the MS Society in the UK has fielded numerous calls looking for information about this "new drug" that is in testing. Unfortunately, there is no such drug. It's just television fiction.
As for my opinion, I have to side with the MS Society's position that it was irresponsible for the show to make up a drug like that. Multiple Sclerosis is a serious matter for all of us who suffer from MS. The producers of The Bill could have at least referred to a REAL drug that is in trials. This kind of thing is just irresponsible. It gets the hopes up for people who have MS.
Anyway, the article I'm referring to is here on the Daily Mail website.
What do you think? Is this irresponsible?
- Vince
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2 Comments on Plavitron for MS??? Not really! »
March 8, 2008
Lisa Emrich @ 4:45 pm:
Hi,
I have an MS Blogger Project underway over at my place. Please visit MS Awareness, Blogging Friends, and a little Link Love to join in.
Thanks,
Lisa
March 20, 2008
Lisa Emrich @ 8:22 pm:
Hi, I apologize for the 'form' letter but it is the easiest way to pass word most quickly.
I am thrilled with the response to the MS Blogger project started at my blog, Brass and Ivory. I appreciate all those who took time to post about it on their blogs. I have discovered even more bloggers who have MS, whether they blog about the MS or not. A new listing is available at MS Blogger Community Project Revised.
Secondly, I'm looking for submissions for next week's Carnival of MS Bloggers. Information can be found at the end of each issue archived at Carnival of MS Bloggers. What I'm looking for this week are posts related to creativity. I discovered so many new bloggers who quilt, or knit, or crochet, or write, or photograph, etc. Basically, what do you do to express yourself?
Thank you so much for participating.
Lisa Emrich
P.S. I also apologize for any increased 'spamming' of blog comments due to my growing linklist of bloggers with MS. For that I am sincerely sorry.