41.  But researchers say the approach may have failed because of delays in starting the treatment.

42.  One month after starting treatment both groups were similar in terms of headache symptoms and bacteria colonization.

43.  Results are best if treatment is started before four years of age.

44.  Still, doctors believe they have the best chance of completely eradicating the virus from the body if they start treatment very early in the infection.

45.  Some believe the best chance of a cure is to start treatment as soon as people know they are infected, ideally within weeks of catching the virus.

46.  Speedskater Overland, who started acupuncture treatment in Calgary before coming to Nagano, said he has no doubts about its effectiveness.

47.  The National Multiple Sclerosis Society said Friday that anyone diagnosed with MS should start drug treatment immediately rather than the typical approach of waiting for symptoms to worsen.

48.  The study provides helpful guidance for doctors in deciding whether to start treatment, Dr. Paul Palmberg, a Miami ophthalmologist, said in the editorial.

49.  They would then be able to start treatments until told to stop by the federal government.

50.  Tuberculosis strains develop resistance to drugs if treatment is started and then interrupted.