Convince themselves of what exactly? I haven't seen any pumping. Nobody is forecasting imminent gains. In fact, most of us seem to share the sentiment you posted a couple of weeks ago, namely that it is a waiting game before any appreciable SP increases can be expected (or in your more negative words, to 'break even'). The difference being that you are not a holder, and many people who are might well consider it foolish to sell at break even point once the SP is on its way up in anticipation of IHL42x trial results.
IHL Price at posting:
9.3¢ Sentiment: Buy Disclosure: Held