I hate the word 'disease', I prefer 'condition'. It seems to me as a
non-medical person with RA that all illnesses, whatever the causes have common
denominators like inflammation, pain, loss of mobility, deformity etc. Whatever
condition or illness we suffer from whether caused by genetic fault, virus,
bacteria, poisoning, injury, stress or problems of our immune system, it's
apparent that how we respond to that cause and the medication is determined in
large part by our genetic make-up with a little help of course by lifestyle.
This is why I believe that once the full human genetic footprint of every
individual is known and recorded on medical data bases, medications and
treatments such as stem cell therapy can then be developed and targeted for
every individual accordingly. When that process has been completed the human
species has the potential for almost everlasting life.I do not believe the
world of 'Scotty' the medic with the magic hypodermic is that far away.You
might think I'm over-optimistic here but the implications are also frightening.
Think about it. Only the gods are immortal.
Hi Ben, here in America the last thing cured was Polic and the President at the time had it. I figure they have the cures for many diseases but would rather "maintain" your condition, for a nominal monthly fee of course. I thought they would release the cure for many things but from an economic point of view that would destroy the current business model, no more "bonus" checks and stock options. I am with you and waiting for Star Trek technology to fix what ails us. There are 7 billion of us here, so maybe someday.Bill
ReplyDeletePolio I meant lol, Roosevelt was the President,sitting on the patio in the dark watching the critters n typing
ReplyDeleteI hear you Bill but the cures don't come without the consequences. Can society afford immortality. Do we control breeding somehow? Resources are limited.
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