Personalized Medicines: A Promising Revolution in Healthcare
In today’s era, science and technology are transforming the way of living and bringing revolution to human life. From Internet-of-things( like smart homes, smartwatches) to green buildings, green energy, etc, technological advancement bought significant changes in routine life. The health care sector is witnessing remarkable developments globally as well.
Have you heard about “Personalized Medicines”?
If not, you have missed some really interesting stuff. Let me give you a brief idea about Personalized Medicines.
Unlike traditional medical treatment which works on “one size fits all” approach and trial-error method, Personalized Medical treatment uses genomic technology and prescription is based on molecular profiling, genetic and other pieces of information.
Did you know that more than 99% of human DNA is almost the same?
Personalized medicines use less than 1% of distinct DNA to segregate patients in smaller groups and provide them with a better line of treatment.
If it doesn’t interest you till now, let me give you some economic data to blow your mind.
Globally Personalized Medicines market is expected to grow rapidly, it is expected to reach $ 194.4 billion by 2024 from $ 92.4 billion in 2017. Personalized medicine market looks like the new future of the health care sector. Now, let us have a look at most promising Personalized Medicines. Stem cells as personalized medicines are the ray of hope for so many chronic, fatal and genetic diseases. Due to their pluripotent nature and unique ability to produce any specialized cell, these are considered the most promising personalized medicines. According to Future Health, Care and Wellbeing report, Stem cells come under Five key areas of Medical innovation which have the potential to change the healthcare landscape. Scientists are doing wonders and transforming the lives of people with the help of stem cells.
Could you imagine that science could be the new God-like thing for someone who is visually impaired or paralyzed? Yes! you heard it right.
To treat macular degeneration (which causes impaired vision) San Diego biomedical company and few researchers are pursuing clinical trials on Trojan alum Kuehl and her vision is getting improved since the treatment began. In another case at Los Amigos National Rehabilitation centre stem cells were given as a part of the clinical trial to a paralyzed man(Kris Boesen) and it helped him regain the use of his limbs.
Stem cells are transforming lives and they could be used as the most effective personalized medicines since we can use them as disease models and observe different phases and response of the cells to different drugs as well. Genetic disorders can be treated with the help of stem cells. The recent development of Blood-brain barrier from stem cells has paved the way to treat other neurological disorders through stem cells. Stem cell therapy is the boon to the healthcare sector and potential personalized medicines. Through economical point of view, there are ample opportunities ahead in stem cells R&D.
