He said: ‘It is the first realistic evidence that a new drug can improve cognition in people with Alzheimer’s.
‘However we are not there yet. Larger scale trials are now needed to confirm the safety of this drug and establish how far it could benefit the thousands of people living with this devastating disease.’
So.
1. They take the drug and it doesn't help.
2. They take the drug and it does help.
3. The drug isn't available because tests haven't been completed. So they don't take it so there is no help.
Out of three outcomes two are the same.
Why not just let them take it and say, "Good luck!"
Of course that would mean the Docs couldn't play God.... and we could never have that!!!
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