Yes, I'm a cynic on this matter. This article details an Australian biotech company's successful trial in killing not only HIV, but also hepatitis C. The article is brief, but the point is, after the subjects were administered the treatment they stayed at undetectable levels up to 60 weeks out.
Pointer of concern here:
- It's a trial, it hasn't been repeated yet
- Having undetectable levels doesn't equal being cured
- 60 weeks isn't that long
- They say nothing of the costs or reactions
Not enough has been done to call this a cure. I hate it when they used the word. Even if it is a wondrous medication, we won't know the full ramifications of it for years to come. It might be a cure, but the odds are against it.
I hate it when people publish things like this. It's irresponsible & gives people false hope & expectations. Then it's up to their doctors to tell them this drug isn't available yet & may never be. Even if it turns out to be a great treatment, that doesn't equate to a cure.
Cya...
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