Reality vs. TV: House

Real: -- Hugh Laurie is so committed to House's limp, he's complained about chronic knee and hip pain -- Dr. Scott Morrison, a physician/House blogger says the show raises awareness of rare diseases<br> <br> Unreal: -- Houses signature non-diagnosis "it's never Lupus." The CDC reports 250,000 Lupus cases in the U.S. -- On average it takes seven years to diagnose a rare disease, not a convenient hour packed with commercials and promos.<br> <br> Verdict: 3/5 Vicodin-induced smiles
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( Photo/FOX Illustration/Sean Cooley )

Real: -- Hugh Laurie is so committed to House's limp, he's complained about chronic knee and hip pain -- Dr. Scott Morrison, a physician/House blogger says the show raises awareness of rare diseases

Unreal: -- Houses signature non-diagnosis "it's never Lupus." The CDC reports 250,000 Lupus cases in the U.S. -- On average it takes seven years to diagnose a rare disease, not a convenient hour packed with commercials and promos.

Verdict: 3/5 Vicodin-induced smiles

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