We do not know what we mean by cure because there is a great difference between cure and long-term survival.

It's like a malady you always manage. You never cure it.

Once symptoms develop, the rate for a successful cure decreases.

We now feel we can cure the patient without his fully understanding what made him sick. We are no longer so interested in peeling the onion as in changing it.

There's not a cure available, so patients are often left somewhat frustrated by continuing pain and fatigue. Acupuncture is one of the few things shown to be effective for these symptoms. It may be particularly attractive to patients who are unable to take medications because of intolerable side effects.

The game won't cure dementia. But it's a good form of stimulation -- especially for old people living alone.