HHV-6 New York Native Flashback #5
"HHV-6 is an extremely efficient killer of T-cells and Robert Gallo and co-workers at the National Cancer Institute are currently considering 'the possible cofactor role of HHV-6 in the T-4 depletion seen in AIDS.' They state that 'HHV-6 replication may increase with declining immune function,' and also that 'HHV-6 may sometimes enhance disease progression.' "
--Neenyah Ostrom, New York Native, November 28, 1988
10. The first newspaper to do investigative reporting on the intertwined nature of AIDS and chronic fatigue syndrome.
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--Neenyah Ostrom, New York Native, November 28, 1988
The New York Native 1980-1997
A 20th Century Newspaper of Firsts
1. First newspaper to break the story of AIDS.
2. First newspaper to make AIDS its signature story.
3.
First newspaper the Centers for Disease Control leaked news of the
discovery of what the institution thought was the "cause of AIDS.
4. First newspaper to do an in-depth interview with Robert Gallo.
5.
The first newspaper to raise questions on a regular basis about Robert
Gallo's so-called "discovery," and to provide thorough coverage of the
Gallo scandal.
6.
The first newspaper to cover the scientists who found holes in the HIV
theory of AIDS and who dared to criticize the powerful AIDS
establishment.
7. The first newspaper to publish investigative reporting on AZT.
8. The first newspaper to provide regular coverage of HHV-6, the "other AIDS virus."
9. The first newspaper to have a full time reporter covering the chronic fatigue syndrome epidemic.
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