⚠️ Conflict-Laden Enthusiasm [Neurosurgery Wiki]

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===== ⚠️ Conflict-Laden Enthusiasm =====

**Conflict-laden enthusiasm** describes a situation in which the authors or promoters of a clinical intervention show **exaggerated or uncritical support** for a procedure, technique, or device **while maintaining financial or professional relationships** with entities that stand to benefit from its success.

This term implies:
  * Enthusiasm that is not entirely objective,
  * Possible bias in data interpretation or presentation,
  * A blurring of scientific judgment due to underlying conflicts of interest.

It often arises in publications where the investigators have:
  * Consulting roles,
  * Equity ownership in startups,
  * Industry-sponsored research,
  * Advisory board participation.

In essence, it questions **the neutrality of the evidence**, highlighting the tension between innovation and influence.