Medicine will not only make us live longer, but live better Last
weekend, it was reported that two sisters in their early 20s had
their stomachs removed to protect them against a genetic stomach
cancer that had prematurely killed their father, grandmother and
cousin. Earlier this month, doctors at two London hospitals
announced they were to begin treating heart attack patients by
injecting the organ with stem cells taken from their own bone
marrow in the hope that they would repair the damage to the
heart and prevent heart failure. And last month, it was reported
that British scientists had successfully grown a laboratory
liver from stem cells in a move that could revolutionise
transport surgery. These are just some of the medical
advancements that have taken place in the past few weeks in the
industry dedicated to helping us to live longer, healthier
lives. Medicine is not just aimed at helping us to live longer,
but at helping us to live better for longer. No researcher is
interested in prolonging our stays