Lyme Project: British Medical Journal Rapid response to: Alison Tonks LymeWars BMJ 2007; 335: 910-912

British Medical Journal Rapid response to: Alison Tonks LymeWars BMJ 2007; 335:
910-912
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British Medical Journal on 04 November, 2007 07:15:00
 
This same size –is far too small to draw broad conclusions suppressing the
only treatment option known to be effective for Lyme disease. Moreover, the
results of the studies are limiting and conflicting. When evidence is uncertain
and controversy exists, it is critical for the medical community to be able to
evaluate conflicting positions, the basis for the medical evidence cited, study
criteria, professional agendas and conflicts of interests that may exist. Only
by airing these different points of view will the medical and scientific
community reach a better understanding of controversial topics such as chronic
Lyme disease. Meanwhile, physicians must be able to exercise their clinical
judgment and patients should be provided with treatment options.”
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/eletters/335/7626/910#181433