Influenza: The Quest for a Universal Vaccine
Promising research is targeting the hemagglutinin protein to develop vaccines that could protect against all strains of the flu.
Breakthroughs in the War on Cancer
As the number of cancer cases continues to rise, scientists are bringing to light exciting discoveries that are being used to create targeted therapies to treat and, it is hoped, to eventually cure cancer.
Using Genomic Data to Personalize Cancer Treatment
Researchers are using genomics research to better understand how genetic variation contributes to human health and disease.
Real-Time Healthcare Monitoring
Mobile health technology is changing the way patient data is gathered and accessed, using real-time
analytics to improve outcomes and quality of care.
Evolving Technology in Vaccine Administration
Some promising new methods for how vaccines are administered may soon eliminate many of the problems encountered by the healthcare industry.
Game On! The Age of Gamification
Healthcare industry stakeholders are increasingly using diagnosis-specific apps and educational gaming platforms to engage with patients, encourage compliance and even manage treatment options.
Regenerative Medicine: Are We There?
During the past two decades, regenerative medicine has made vast strides, with skin, cartilage and even organs being grown to cure complex and chronic incurable diseases, and this is just the beginning.
From Here to Immortality: Anti-Aging Medicine
Anti-aging medicine is a $5 billion industry. Despite its critics, researchers are discovering that interventions designed to turn back time may prove to be more science than fiction.