Gerhardus49 Here are some of the latest advances in medical science ¹ ²:
– *Gene Editing*: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the world’s first CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing therapy, Casgevy, in December 2023, to target sickle cell disease.
– *Alzheimer’s Treatment*: The FDA approved an Alzheimer’s drug called lecanemab (brand name Leqembi) in July 2023.
– *Muscular Dystrophy Treatment*: In June 2023, the FDA approved the first gene therapy for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
– *RSV Vaccine*: The FDA approved the first RSV vaccine, called Arexvy, in May 2023, for adults age 60 and older.
– *HIV-1 Strains*: Researchers have developed a new antibody therapy that can neutralize a wide variety of HIV-1 strains.
– *Neuroprosthetic Interface*: Researchers have restored a natural walking gait in people with amputations below the knee with a new surgical intervention and neuroprosthetic interface.
– *Universal Influenza Vaccine*: Researchers are developing a universal influenza vaccine that confers lifetime immunity against an evolving virus.
– *Respiratory Syncytial Virus*: Scientists have discovered how the dangerous Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) defuses our immune response and have pinpointed an exciting new target for drug development.
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