ZF and paula--you 2 never cease to amaze me with your knowledge, info, and interpretations--thanks!. with my skepticism, I note that the studies published (yes in the New england Journal) were conducted in Britian and Italy--although the drug cos involved--eli lilly hdqtrs in indianapolis and Pfizer in NYC-- are both in the united states. I do wonder if possible career suicide might be a one of the considerations for any US researchers looking into this realm of clinical studies...
madelyn