I wrote this and rec'd the reply....the links were usless. Note:it is suposedly a "research " branch??? It took me in a circle that led nowhere....
At least I tried I guess! *scratchin' head*
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From: Jan
Sent: June 27, 2007 3:39 AM
To:
support@researchnet-recherchenet.ca
Subject: research?
Is there, in Canada, any research done for RSD-reflex sympathetic dystrophy, or, also called CRPS- chronic regional pain syndrome ?
And if there isn't, WHY?
I have the disease, live in Alberta, and so many Canadian doctors don't know about this disease.
We can't get treated properly by our doctors is they don't know about it!
How do we get the medical government to do research on this disease?
Thank you for your time.
Jan
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Dear Jan
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Although we provide funding for health research through a competitive peer review process, CIHR does not perform any research itself. Thus, CIHR is not in a position to provide details surrounding research results generated by those whom we fund, nor can CIHR provide advice on medical, behavioural or social aspects of such research.
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