Dr Zivadinov  says his research on CCSVI is already showing a clear picture emerging. "CCSVI is not the cause of MS but might be a consequence or a contributing factor to progression, and I think that has to be studied," Zivadinov says.

Studying how the vascular system is involved in neurologic disease is an entirely new concept, Zivadinov says. One that may have an impact beyond any single disease.

"What professor Zamboni discovered in terms of veins is something much bigger than multiple sclerosis," Zivadinov says. "We need to understand the role of the venous system in the pathology of central nervous diseases and aging."

Zamboni himself says that even if it turns out he's wrong, coming to a greater understanding of the disease would be the big reward — both for him and thousands of MS patients.

Well, for CCSVI research this is not necesarily bad news. If indeed neuro conditions such as MS (or in my very personal case Transverse Myelitsi) causes CCSVI, then definetely more research is needed.  As my friends with MS would say, time is brain, so I hope these docs make up their minds, speed up research and start treatments...

Info taken from:

http://www.npr.org/2011/01/31/133247319/doctor-challenges-cause-of-ms-and-treatment