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Buyer Beware – Gimmick vs. Reality

Gimmick – nounA trick or device intended to attract attention, publicity, or business. “It is not so much a program to improve services as a gimmick to gain votes”Similar:publicity devicestuntcontrivanceeye-catching noveltyschemetrick Reality –nounThe world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to as idealistic or notional idea of them. “He refuses […]

The Promise of Regenerative Medicine

Current regenerative medicine strategies excite me for a couple of key reasons. For starters, these therapies are largely directed at treating the underlying cause of a disease rather than the end consequence. The idea is to cure the problem instead of endlessly managing a chronic condition. I went into neurosurgery because I absolutely love performing […]