This link describes the spectacular rise and fall of Dr. Paolo Macchiarini, a thoracic surgeon who developed a technique for tracheal reconstruction, but whose results were ultimately exposed as fraudulent. The article wisely concludes that "if there is a moral to this tale, it’s that we need to be wary of medical messiahs with their promises of salvation." Additionally, the comments section offers excellent reading. |
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