medical and healthcare research continues to push boundaries, uncovering breakthroughs that improve lives and transform care. from cutting-edge innovations to studies that redefine possibilities, these are healthing’s favourite research stories of 2024.
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angelica bottaro
study uncovers potential new way to reverse nerve damage in multiple sclerosis, other neurological diseases
it’s been a long time since the word cure has been used in the healthcare space, and while we’re still not there yet, research such as this is paving the way to get there in a big way. this story of reversing damage in neurological diseases stuck out to me because it highlights the diligent and brilliant minds working behind the scenes in an effort to provide game-changing treatments for people who develop diseases that steal their ability to live a full life long before they die, giving hope for a better future.
maximizing stroke recovery: the potential role of music therapy in rehabilitation
while pharmaceuticals and other treatment technologies continue to innovate for better care, the “little things” are often forgotten. in this story, research showed that the simple act of listening to music can help in stroke recovery. i loved this story because it showcases a treatment methodology available to anyone, regardless of age, socioeconomic status, or race. music is universal, and when research can make a viable argument for more treatments that are easy to obtain and highly effective, it can improve the quality of recovery for so many people. music is also my favourite art form. i’ve always had the opinion that music is more than simply fun background noise and that it can change the way people act, feel, and see the world, and seeing it used in this way proves that it’s more than just instruments and melody.
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