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Looming clash hard science in research on multiple sclerosis, a dispute between specialists who for three years has gone beyond the narrow confines of the halls of Congress, medical practice and laboratory analysis to gain more space on the pages of newspapers, TV and on the 'net'. Playing the trumpet of the charge was the day before yesterday the Aism, who presented the study results at Lyons 'Cosmo', promoted and financed by the association and its Foundation (IMF) to evaluate the results of research conducted the vascular surgeon Paolo Zamboni of Ferrara on the causes of the disease. Zamboni has suggested a close link between a syndrome that the scientist has identified the CCSVI (chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency, associated with the malfunction of the veins of the head and chest), and the onset of multiple sclerosis. A bond considered insignificant or no study, 'Cosmo', which at a cost of € 1.5 million involving 35 centers of neurological research, 1165 MS patients, 376 healthy people and 226 patients with other neurological diseases. The analysis of the data showed only 3% of cases of presence of CCSVI and multiple sclerosis (Sm) and that 3% were also included healthy subjects. But to make noise in Italy and Ferrara, where last August has taken the first steps of CCSVI testing and Sm co-ordinated by Professor Zamboni, with 687 patients in the process of recruiting members and 19 research centers in Italy, was the peremptory demand appeared in the press Aism: a proposal for a halt to ongoing studies because, after the success of 'Cosmo', 'is no longer necessary to undergo further tests for the diagnosis of CCSVI, let alone to surgery on the veins » . Statements followed equally explicit invitation to "take note of the results obtained from 'Cosmo' in the common interest of protecting the health of people and subject them to risks that are not motivated." A call that has caused surprise and concern in the academic world. The rector Pasquale Nappi considers "very unique," a kind of threat to the principle of "free inquiry. It 'amazing that some scientists are trying to influence or stop the activities of colleagues, is an unacceptable position. " Words that echo in the statements of the President of the Ethics Committee of St. Anna, Aurelia Guberti, which for two years he worked on the protocol-guided experimentation Zamboni: "There are scientific hypotheses and studies that verify its validity. Without a justification supported by a solid base no research should be stopped. " Aism has already requested a speech at the Ministry of Health and the Regions urging "new recommendations to individuals and health care facilities." The attack has raised criticism from the association CCSVI patients Sm, which brings together over 36 thousand supporters of Professor Ferrara. The association has denounced "the serious conflicts of interest 'and' methodological weaknesses' in the studio 'Cosmo', said the research conducted abroad, including the U.S. and Canada, countries where the investments often converge on promising research areas considered under the scientific and economic performance. Yesterday on the online site of the daily 'Future' appeared an interview with Zamboni announcing the results of other studies in conflict with the outcome of 'Cosmo' and accuses: "You want to hinder the freedom of research." (Gi.ca)

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