The link below is to an article from 2023 written by a person active in international assistance projects. She speculates on what diseases may come to be eradicated within the next century. She also speculates on what may be the means by which this happens for each during the coming ten decades.
While not a medical person, her perspective on this may be as good as anyone's -- or no better or worse than yours or mine for that matter -- and worth at least a look.
Her comments:
"The 20th century bore witness to unparalleled advancements in medical research and public health."
"From the eradication of smallpox to significant inroads into heart disease and measles control, the world has seen some remarkable triumphs."
"In the United States alone, organizations like the National Institute of Health and renowned centers like the Mayo Clinic have spearheaded efforts against maladies, turning once-deadly diseases into manageable conditions."
"The spotlight on cancer, from breast to lung, and the rapid advancements in cancer treatment techniques—be it radiation therapy or emerging stem cells interventions—have spurred hope."
"As we stand at the cusp of a new era, the question looms: what diseases will be cured in the coming 100 years?"
"The next century promises a wave of medical breakthroughs, and with continued research and global collaboration, many of today’s incurable diseases may become relics of the past."The author then goes on to discuss "... 25 diseases that hold the promise of being cured within the next century," or, as she puts it, "diseases poised for eradication," along with what might be the means of accomplishing that for each of them.
Namely,
1.
Alzheimer’s Disease: with advancements in neurology, a cure for this debilitating memory disorder is on the horizon.
2.
Parkinson’s Disease: neural regeneration techniques might offer a solution.
3.
Type 1 Diabetes: stem cell research and transplantation methods offer hope.
4.
HIV/AIDS: targeted antiviral treatments and vaccines may finally eradicate this virus.
5.
Cystic Fibrosis: gene editing technologies could correct the mutations causing this disease.
6.
Huntington’s Disease: genetic interventions show promising results.
7.
ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease): cellular therapies might halt or reverse its progression.
8.
Malaria: with advanced vaccines and vector controls, eradication seems possible.
9.
Tuberculosis: improved vaccines and treatments could finally rid the world of TB.
10.
Ebola: rapid response vaccines and treatments are under active development.
11.
Multiple Sclerosis: stem cell treatments hold great promise.
12.
Spinal Cord Injuries: regenerative medicine might restore lost functions.
13.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: immune system modulation could provide a definitive cure.
14.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: genetic therapies could halt or reverse the disease.
15.
Leukemia: advanced immunotherapies are changing the face of treatment.
16.
Blindness: stem cells and retinal implants might restore vision.
17.
Deafness: gene therapies and cochlear advancements offer hope.
18.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): regenerative lung therapies are on the horizon.
19.
Kidney Disease: bioengineered kidneys could replace transplants.
20.
Hepatitis C: antiviral treatments are becoming more effective and accessible.
21.
Lupus: targeted immunotherapies could offer a cure.
22.
Stroke: neuroprotective agents might prevent brain damage and promote recovery.
23.
Heart Disease: advancements in biotechnology might prevent and reverse heart ailments.
24.
Ovarian and Pancreatic Cancers: early detection methods and targeted therapies could increase survival rates.
25.
Schizophrenia: novel treatments are being researched that address the root causes.
(Curious that the author mentions only leukemia and ovarian and pancreatic cancers among her to-be-cured diseases. Presumably, and hopefully, there would be other cancers, PCa among them, that would make her list. Well, it's her list).
The author then goes to discuss the impact of relevant issues, such as: personalized medicine, and personalized oncology, which she calls "the future of cancer treatment;" gene therapy progress; advances in AI; nanotecnology.
Then further discussion of ethical issues, such as: effect of disease elimination as an increaser of world population; " ... genetic privacy and the risk of ‘designer babies’ when evaluating the ethical implications of using gene modification to eradicate genetic disorders"; and whether " ... climate change could cause disease mutations and evolving pathogen resistance."
One can hope her forecasting turns out to be accurate, even if being so engenders other concerns, such as population increase due to increased survivor rate.
But it is indeed intriguing to imagine a world without the above-mentioned diseases, and how their absence would so greatly benefit the human condition.
https://brilliantio.com/what-diseases-will-be-cured-in-100-years/