Evolving with new threats

Medicine has advanced at an astonishing rate over the last century. Indeed, it was only in 1928 that penicillin, the first true antibiotic, was discovered, kickstarting a revolution in healthcare by being able to successfully treat numerous highly fatal conditions. It was also during the 1920s that blood types were first identified and that vitamins began to be understood, ushering in a new era of treatment that harnessed a better understanding of our biology and nutritional needs.

In fact, it could be argued that a century ago was a true turning point in how we approach infectious disease and systemic health. Today, we’ve entered into a truly innovative age and healthcare is constantly progressing to tackle diseases in new ways. Potential innovations on the horizon such as nanorobots could all but completely transform the way we treat diseases in a not-so-distant future.