ADVANCES IN MEDICINE

INTRODUCING 10 MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS that have pushed the envelope, sparked debate, and are reshaping health care as we know it.

WRITER: SHEMIR WILES

Things we once thought could only happen in the movies or books have now become reality — or at least are close to becoming true. Every year, scientists and medical researchers blaze trails that open the possibilities of never-ending life spans and cures for some of mankind’s deadliest diseases.

Just when you think nothing else could be unearthed, a new discovery or a new advancement shakes the world. And along the way, some breakthroughs cause more controversy than others, which begs the question: what are the boundaries when it comes to medicine?

Nevertheless, one thing is always for certain: as technology continues to advance, the characterization of traditional medicine will continue to broaden. And in the end, these innovations may help medical professionals reach their dream of providing care that could help us achieve better, longer, healthier lives.