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9. if they can make money they are tested right away

Reply to Warpy (Reply #8)

Sun Feb 3, 2013, 06:43 PM

Feb 2013

and the outcome measures configured in such a way as to almost guarantee success.

If they don't make money, there is no incentive to test them. So maybe yes, maybe no, and later rather than sooner.

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The Boy With a Thorn in His Joints [View all] elleng Feb 2013 OP

Thank you, Ellen libodem Feb 2013 #1

Read the entire article, thank you for this.... especially liked the following: 2on2u Feb 2013 #2

Yes. Thanks for the excerpt. elleng Feb 2013 #3

Yeah, it's hard trying to get the most important stuff in 4 pgrfs.... I am sending this 2on2u Feb 2013 #4

Great. elleng Feb 2013 #5

The problem with RA and a lot of other immune system diseases Warpy Feb 2013 #6

sensible comment on the article Celebration Feb 2013 #7

When they pile up, they are tested. Warpy Feb 2013 #8

if they can make money they are tested right away Celebration Feb 2013 #9

Wrong. NIH grants aren't awarded to people trying to make a bundle. Warpy Feb 2013 #10

big enough issue Celebration Feb 2013 #11