tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38893560.post8635404068247277421..comments2023-10-08T12:11:52.993+13:00Comments on New Zealand Conservative: Perception on HerceptinLucia Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10485990994973953860noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38893560.post-71679590234005693352008-08-08T11:29:00.000+12:002008-08-08T11:29:00.000+12:00All the measured and informed comments are great. ...All the measured and informed comments are great. But largely worthless in the eyes of the public. "West Coast snails are more valuable than our mummies' will be the headline. I also note the governments determination to stick needles in prepubescent girls at the cost of tens of millions to save a dozen or so lives a year.<BR/>Clark will find the money for this if the media play it up.Barnsley Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404836788413532830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38893560.post-61504426314525452282008-08-08T10:09:00.000+12:002008-08-08T10:09:00.000+12:00Thanks for your comment macdoctor.I confess, I kno...Thanks for your comment macdoctor.<BR/><BR/>I confess, I know nothing of significance about the drug efficiency other than what I've read in the papers and a couple of articles.<BR/><BR/>This recent decision will no doubt be challenged, and we'll surely see more information come to light.ZenTigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07888629207437612884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38893560.post-15958683589417230712008-08-08T10:04:00.000+12:002008-08-08T10:04:00.000+12:00I won't link-whore here, but I have posted on both...I won't link-whore here, but I have posted on both the MeNZB vaccine debacle and the latest Herceptin decision on my blog (macdoctor.co.nz).<BR/>There is clear evidence that the epidemic was on its way out at least two years before the vaccine program started.<BR/>As for Herceptin, Pharmac is basing its judgement on a single low-numbered trial. There is a vast amount of evidence that a one year course works and a single piddly trial suggests that nine-week may be as effective. If you think that represents good, or brave, judgement on Pharmac's part, then I suggest you vote for the Mcgillycuddy serious party in the election!<BR/>Herceptin is extremely expensive. <I>This</I> is the reason why Pharmac is so interested in over-interpreting a single trial. I have yet to meet a single oncologist who thinks that given Herceptin for nine weeks is anything but morally repugnant.macdoctorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355791620208619049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38893560.post-21283692268360403212008-08-08T08:58:00.000+12:002008-08-08T08:58:00.000+12:00Yes Fugley, it was a great vaccination. First one...Yes Fugley, it was a great vaccination. First one in history that started working, showing dramatic results even before they had injected the first person.<BR/><BR/>As for National. No doubt, you'd be noticing something called "politics". It's the same game Labour have played for the last nine years. There's no vaccination that can protect voters from its ravages.ZenTigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07888629207437612884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38893560.post-45680420104632848372008-08-08T08:17:00.000+12:002008-08-08T08:17:00.000+12:00I agree that pharmac seems to have made the best, ...I agree that pharmac seems to have made the best, evidence based decision, but that's not good enough for National - they see the value in pissing away millions more just to gain a few more votes.<BR/><BR/>National - the anti-Science Party.fugleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817502130957723527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38893560.post-89010176740491634192008-08-08T08:15:00.000+12:002008-08-08T08:15:00.000+12:00Yes, the MenzB vaccination doesn't seem to be long...Yes, the MenzB vaccination doesn't seem to be long lasting, but it also seems to have provided a circuit breaker for the disease as reported cases are now well down on 3 years ago.fugleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02817502130957723527noreply@blogger.com