"Mike" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Hi Ron,
Mito disorders aren't "EXTREMELY" rare, just not diagnosed. 1 in 4000 is
more common than pediatric cancer. Studies have shown that even aging is a
process of the mitochondrial functions breaking down (Doug Wallace, Emory
in Atlanta.)
Because of this misconception, we've had parents put through horrendous
situations by ignorant physicians who thought that they were 100% correct
in their (mis)diagnosis. Folks have died as a result of this, we have
children with permanent physical damage, and others have emotional scars
that will take halfway to forever to heal because of well-meaning
medical/social/protection services workers.
TTFN
Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> There is also a commonly used phrase in medicine, used to emphasize the
fact
> that common things are common, rare things are rare. Child abuse is VERY
> common, mitochondrial disease is EXTREMELY rare. "When you hear the
sounds
> of galloping hooves, think of horses, not zebras! Ron
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