The Plague Within (Brier Hospital Series) by Gold Lawrence

Author:Gold, Lawrence [Gold, Lawrence]
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
Publisher: Grass Valley Publishing
Published: 2013-05-26T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Four

Harmony Lane sat at her desk the next morning reading the mail. Her drive to work through the dreary, cold fog matched her mood.

Her private line rang. “It’s your answering service, Dr. Lane. I have a Dr. Keller on the line. Can I connect him?”

“Of course. Dr. Keller, what a surprise. It’s great to hear from you.”

“It’s Andre, and I’m the one who has the pleasure, Harmony. I’ve been thinking about your offer to participate in Phase II trials with your lupus patients, and we’re interested.”

“I’m really pleased. Tell me more about the study.”

Andre described the protocol and its clinical requirements. “I’ll provide you with the DNA vector, a deactivated virus, which we’ve designated PAT0035. We’ve had incredible success with this modified adenovirus and so far, it’s shown no adverse effects.”

Andre went on for several minutes without a pause. He described their findings on lupus mice and lupus patients. He went on enthusiastically to describe the effects of PAT0035. “Besides eliminating clinical lupus findings, we’re seeing the reversal of age-related cellular degeneration and remarkable restorative properties. The virus stimulates cellular growth factors, dramatically controls infection, and promotes healing. I can’t wait to begin clinical studies on these effects.”

Harmony was excited. “This whole thing intrigues me. When can we get started?”

“I’m sending you the entire research package that includes the study protocol, detailed information on maintenance and administration of PAT0035, consent forms, and some of our most recent research data. Keep in mind that this information is proprietary, Harmony. You’ll need to sign our confidentiality agreement and have it notarized. Don’t let this data out of your hands.”

Two days later, UPS delivered the three-inch package from People for Alternative Treatment, Inc.

The PAT0035 protocol was forty pages long. It defined the selection criteria for the study, the assessment steps necessary prior to initiation of treatment, and the strict follow-up requirements. The clinical forms were complex as were the informed consent documents. Most of the packet was supporting publications from the scientific literature and the details of Andre Keller’s studies. These studies included the specific details of creation of the PAT0035 vector, its testing on animals, and early human safety testing. The data tables were extensive as were the statistical analyses supporting their reported results.

I’ve had some exposure to statistical analysis while in medical school, Harmony thought, but I’ll never understand the significance of this tabulated data. I’m no statistician. Just like most physicians involved in clinical trials, I have no choice but to trust the integrity of PAT, Andre Keller, and the peer reviewed research process.

Over the first month, Harmony enrolled five patients into the study. Her enthusiasm and sincere commitment to her patients’ welfare assuaged their reservations. Harmony and Shelley Stillwell completed the multipage forms, described the patients’ conditions, and recorded their blood test results.

Within three weeks, patients were reporting remarkable results. “My rash is fading. My joints have never felt this good. I feel just wonderful.”

As this was not a placebo-controlled study, each patient served as her own control (the effects measured against themselves before and after treatment).

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