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After 20 years of research, scientists are now seeing real evidence that a permanent cure for psoriasis could arrive within the next 10 years. New medications are keeping patients clear even after treatment stops.
Researchers discovered why some psoriasis patients develop painful joint inflammation and identified a way to catch it before damage begins. The breakthrough could help protect up to 30% of psoriasis patients from permanent joint damage.
A team of researchers across five countries just received $24 million to find a cure for hepatitis B, a virus that affects 300 million people worldwide. The five-year effort could finally bring hope to millions living with a disease that currently has no cure.
A self-made businessman who turned $3,500 into millions is now betting his energy on something bigger: curing diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. Lou Weisbach's American Center for Cures brings business thinking to medical breakthroughs.
A new stem cell transplant developed at Johns Hopkins has cured sickle cell disease in 95% of patients, using half-matched donors like parents or siblings. The breakthrough means nearly every sickle cell patient can now access a cure that also preserves fertility.
Physicians have reached a remarkable 95% cure rate for sickle cell disease using bone marrow transplants, offering new hope to millions living with this painful genetic condition. This breakthrough represents a major leap forward in treating a disease that has long been considered incurable.
Scientists are calling new gene editing treatments a potential "functional cure" for sickle cell disease, offering hope to millions. Early results show patients living pain-free after a single treatment.
Scientists at Newcastle and Queen Mary universities have identified genetic markers that could transform psoriasis treatment into truly personalized care. The breakthrough analyzed over 700 patient samples using AI to decode which treatments work best for individual patients.
A 63-year-old Norwegian man appears completely cured of HIV after receiving stem cells from his brother during cancer treatment. The brother unknowingly carried a rare genetic mutation that grants natural resistance to the virus.
A once-daily pill called zasocitinib cleared severe psoriasis in 70% of patients within 16 weeks, matching results previously only seen with injections. The breakthrough could transform treatment for millions who've had to choose between convenience and effectiveness.
Johnson & Johnson just won approval for the first daily pill that matches the power of injectable psoriasis treatments. The breakthrough could help millions who avoid shots and reshape how we treat this painful skin condition.
A pharmaceutical company has achieved a 100% cure rate for a dangerous tick-borne disease in patients whose immune systems couldn't fight it off. The breakthrough could reshape treatment guidelines for babesiosis, a debilitating illness that often strikes alongside Lyme disease.
Twenty years ago, hepatitis C was a devastating chronic disease that led to liver failure and death. Today, a short course of pills cures 95% of patients, thanks to scientists who refused to give up.
A groundbreaking UCSF trial used three therapies to help immune systems hunt hidden HIV, showing unprecedented results. Ten volunteers endured painful treatments to advance science toward a cure for the disease that's infected 1.3 million people worldwide in 2024.
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking psoriasis treatment that only activates when exposed to light, eliminating dangerous side effects that have plagued previous therapies. The innovation could help millions access affordable, targeted treatment for this painful skin condition.
A new once-daily pill just became the first FDA-approved oral peptide treatment for moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, offering hope to millions who've struggled with painful skin lesions. The breakthrough medication cleared or nearly cleared skin in 70% of patients during clinical trials.
A Louisiana man just became the first person in the state to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease using advanced gene therapy. The breakthrough offers hope to thousands living with the painful genetic blood disorder.
A new biotech company just launched with $230 million to develop a one-time cure for a genetic disease affecting thousands. Serapha Bio aims to fix the root cause of Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency using cutting-edge gene editing.
Pearl Jam's Eddie Vedder and Canadian director Matt Finlin created a documentary following the race to cure epidermolysis bullosa, a devastating skin disease affecting children worldwide. The Netflix film captures breakthrough research that could unlock treatments for thousands of rare diseases.
A breakthrough treatment for plaque psoriasis cleared skin completely in 63% of patients during mid-stage trials, matching top medications while requiring just one shot per year. Oruka Therapeutics' ORKA-001 could transform life for millions living with the painful autoimmune condition.
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