"Join us as we look at the fascinating world of medicine and how it will evolve over the coming years. Digital tattoos, 3D printed drugs, RFID implants for recreational purposes: mindblowing innovations are coming to medicine and healthcare almost every single day. A few short years ago, it would have been hard to imagine that exoskeletons could enable paralyzed people to walk again; that billions of people would rely on social media for information; and that the supercomputer Watson would be a key player in medical decision-making. Perhaps more than in any other field, technology has transformed medicine and healthcare in ways that a mere decade ago would have sounded like pure science fiction. Patients, medical professionals, and any healthcare stakeholder will find an eye-opening, reassuring roadmap to tomorrow’s potential in our articles and analyses about the future of medicine. By preparing for the inevitable waves of change, you can make informed decisions about how technology will shape your own well-being."
IN THE LAB • All signs are pointing toward a more personalized approach to disease prevention and treatment.
Where We Stand • Coming off a public health disaster and political and social upheaval during the pandemic, the medical field faces huge challenges. Still, advancements in artificial intelligence, genomic discoveries and the ability to harness the immune system are driving research and fueling hope. Here, some trends that are shaping the way we’ll be thinking about wellness and care in the future.
9 Mid-Pandemic Discoveries • While most eyes have been on COVID-19, researchers have also made ground breaking advancements in other fields.
The Doctor Can Call You Now • PATIENTS HAVE FLOCKED TO TELEHEALTH, BUT POLICYMAKERS ARE SKEPTICAL.
Bioelectronics Are Sparking New Hope • This rapidly evolving approach may eliminate the need for toxic drugs and give people back their lives.
On the Hunt • TRACKING INFLAMMATION IN THE TISSUES MAY MAKE IT EASIER TO TREAT AUTOIMMUNE CONDITIONS.
How AI Is Reshaping Health Care • Artificial intelligence will increase accuracy, decrease diagnosis times and—maybe—improve the doctor-patient relationship.
Who’s Minding the Robot? • IN THE BACK OF EVERY SCI-FI FAN’S HEAD IS THE FEAR THAT AI COULD BECOME SENTIENT AND TAKE OVER.
The Rise of the Machine • AI is most powerful as a partner for the physician.
Bringing Humanity Back to Medicine • ONE EXPERT REVEALS HOW TECHNOLOGY MIGHT BE THE ANSWER AFTER ALL.
The Promise of Precision Medicine • Mapping the human genome is easier than ever. Putting that data to use—for the benefit of patients—is the hard part.
Gene Sequencing, Decoded • TRACKING THE ORDER OF LETTERS IS EASY. THE IMPLICATIONS OF THAT ORDER ARE MORE CHALLENGING.
CRISPR Celebrates 10 Years • The gene-editing technology can help eradicate diseases and address pressing agricultural and climate issues.
Using CRISPR to Track COVID-19 Variants • THE TECHNOLOGY HAS PLAYED AN IMPORTANT ROLE DURING THE PANDEMIC.
THE DOCTOR IS IN • Despite the pandemic slowdown, medical knowledge is advancing at an exponential pace.
Making Inroads Against Cancer • Ground breaking new treatments mean improved outcomes for patients, and experts believe that advancements will only get better as time goes on.
TARGETED TESTING
DE-ESCALATING TREATMENT
CHECKMATE FOR ONE DISEASE?
KICKING OUT GUESTS
The Alzheimer’s Grind • With few breakthroughs in sight, researchers are doggedly pursuing all possible approaches to find a way to treat this disease.
The Aduhelm Controversy • IS ANYTHING BETTER THAN NOTHING WHEN IT COMES TO TACKLING BETA-AMYLOID?
New Help for Heart Disease • Innovations in treatments...