Guest guest Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 OK, this is a LOT to read, but in essence Sharon Kramer, who is awesome, is trying to get a very biased research paper retracted that is preventing doctors from around the country from hearing the truth about mold, and therefore preventing them from learning how to properly treat us. We'd appreciate if you took five minutes to send an email to MDAwareness@... with the following: Name Address Phone Two sentences or less about why you're writing, such as " I have been effected by mold " or " I know someone affected by mold " or how 'bout " Shoddy research should be challenged " If you are a physician or other health professional and are willing to include that information, do so and send the email to MDResearch@... And send this on to anyone in your address book you think would be willing to participate. My sincere gratitude. Haynes 503-668-0889 Subject: PLEASE HELP US TO HAVE THE AAAAI MOLD STATEMENT RETRACTED From: SNK1955@... Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2006 01:01:51 EDT April 10, 2006 Dear Concerned Party, In February, 2006, the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) released a new Position Statement. The Position is purported to represent a collective Policy of their 7000 physician members' " state of the art " understanding of mold and related toxin induced illnesses. AAAAI has received numerous letters of complaint from physicians and researchers regarding the Position Statement. Primarily, the complaints pertain to the extremely narrow choice of " state of the art " references in support of the Position and the undisclosed conflicted interests of the authors. Dr. Leung, Editor for the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI) – the official publication of the AAAAI, has graciously indicated the JACI will be featuring these numerous letters on the website of the JACI. Dr. Leung would also like to publish information in a monthly edition of the Journal. This is to be mailed to the members for their perusal. As space is limited, only three letters on the subject will be published in hard copy. The current understanding is that the 3 letters to be published will be: a. One, drafted by Neurotoxicologist, Dr. Hudnell. It is to be from Physicians/Researchers/IAQ Professionals/Non-profit Organizations (see email attachment); b. A second is to be from Individuals and Legal Professionals concerned for those made ill from mold exposure (see email attachment); c. And a third, which is a Rostrum letter written by Dr. Jay Portnoy. Dr. Portnoy has requested he no longer be listed as an author on the Position Statement. This inaccurate document cannot stand as a Position Statement of an influential medical association. If allowed to stand, it will only serve to further the contention and confusion over the mold issue – causing the issue to continue to clog our courts and leaving thousands unable to receive proper medical treatment. Please help! If you want to help us make a difference by broadening science-based understanding of mold illness, please read the following two letters and add your name as another voice to be heard. All signatures need to be received no later than April 25, 2006. We realize in order for some to be able to sign, their names must be viewed as merely one voice among many. For that reason, without a minimum of 100 signatures on each of the two letters, the letters will not be forwarded to the AAAAI. The names of those who demonstrated a willingness to help will then be kept confidential. There are directions of how to sign at the end of each letter. Together, we CAN make a difference! For Physicians/Researchers/IAQ Pros/Non-Profits, register your support by sending an email to MDResearch@... For Legal Professionals and Individuals, register your support by sending an email to MDAwareness@.... Please forward this letter on to others for signatures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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