The biggest medical advances of 2024

These drugs and procedures are changing the way we care for patients

Log In    Subscribe Matt's Take   The biggest medical advances of 2024 By Matthew Herper Adobe It's easy to forget that we live in an age of medical wonders. Cancer tumors can be slowed or shrunk in ways previous generations couldn't imagine, with everything from pills to genetically engineered white blood cells. Surgeons can transplant a face, or replace a heart valve without cracking a chest. These are outcomes that would not have been possible 20 years ago.   So what changed this year? A lot. READ MORE Be the first to know Get instant notifications for the topics and reporters you choose with STAT+ Email Alerts. In Case You Missed It 1   3 trends to watch in biotech in 2025 By Elaine Chen 2   GOP works to square making America healthy with taking away health insurance By John Wilkerson 3   Aetna lawsuit alleges radiology group of fraudulent billing and abuse of federal arbitration By Bob Herman 4   Health Care's Colossus: Inside STAT's investigations of UnitedHealth By STAT Don't miss out on another STAT Investigation Unlock the world of health and medicine with a subscription to STAT+ Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2024, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us