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2. SCHOOLS OF VETERINARY MEDICINE -- The deans of six veterinary schools had
similar opinions on the effectiveness of DMSO. Only one denied its
effectiveness for animals and humans. However, only two were willing to
support its use for humans.
3. AMERICAN RHEUMATOLOGISTS -- Of 169 returned questionnaires, 20% prescribed
or used DMSO in their practice. Of those experienced physicians, 40% believe
DMSO is effective in arthritis, 50% do not. Similarly, about 40% believe
DMSO should be legalized and 50% responded negatively. Most rheumatologists
were reluctant to testify. By and large, their most common response was
that objective tests should be instituted at once.
4. PROFESSIONAL SPORTS TEAM PHYSICIANS -- The Committee learned of the apparently
widespread "bootleg" use of DMSO in professional athletics. Team physicians,
however, were reluctant to discuss this with the Committee. Only 20 of the
110 professional sports team physicians have responded to our January
questionnaire. Three admitted usage of DMSO, although eight claimed DMSO
is effective in reducing pain or inflammation.
5. MEXICAN CLINICS -- The Committee to date has been able to contact only four
clinics in Mexico. Three doctors claimed they did not use the drug. Another
reported using the drug on himself and his patients for the last nine years
and reports no incidents of toxicity.
6. The Committee has not yet received a sufficient number of responses from
INTERNATIONAL RHEUMATOLOGY ASSOCIATIONS and FOREIGN MINISTERS OF HEALTH with
which to compile statistics.
7. The Committee's questionnaire to PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES brought one line
responses. Most firms reported they had not tested the drug and were not
interested in doing so.
