Short Wave Helping A Man Walk Again With Science
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Jun 2, 2023 Dive into the latest breakthroughs in biomedical research with a focus on recently approved RSV vaccines for older adults. Discover a novel adhesive patch that makes vaccinations easier and painless. Most excitingly, hear about a groundbreaking device helping a man with paralysis walk again, reconnecting his brain signals with spinal cord stimulation. This episode highlights the transformative potential of science in improving lives and reshaping our understanding of mobility and health.
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RSV Severity
- RSV can cause serious complications like pneumonia and bronchiolitis, leading to numerous hospitalizations and deaths, especially among infants and older adults.
- The burden of RSV is often underestimated, with many frail individuals suffering long-term debilitation after hospitalization.
New RSV Vaccines
- Two new RSV vaccines for older adults, one by GSK and one by Pfizer, have shown promise in reducing RSV-associated lower respiratory tract disease.
- An RSV vaccine for infants may also be approved this summer.
RSV Vaccine Development
- Developing RSV vaccines took decades because scientists needed to understand the virus's structure and how it infects cells.
- A breakthrough involved mapping the surface proteins and preventing them from transforming to infect cells.