Innovation
What are cataracts?
If you can’t read a screen without jacking up the brightness level or if night driving leaves you seeing fuzzy halos around traffic lights, you may among the 20 million U.S. adults who develops a cataract—the most common cause of vision loss worldwide. Luckily a simple surgical procedure can have you viewing the world in crisp, bright color again. Here’s what to know about cataract symptoms and removal.
Getting in front of cancer
Every year, roughly 2 million people in the U.S. are newly diagnosed with cancer. But a number of scientific breakthroughs—including ones made at Johnson & Johnson—have dramatically changed what kind of prognosis many of these patients will have.
Inside the development of a revolutionary treatment for blood cancers
In 2014, a Johnson & Johnson therapy gained approval for the treatment of a type of B-cell malignancy—increasing survival rates and changing the way scientists approach cancer treatment. These 8 milestone moments tell the transformational story.
“I’m a scientist dedicated to bringing eye-health innovations to the world”
Meet Xiao-Yu Song, Global Head of Research & Development for Vision at Johnson & Johnson, who leads a talented team that creates cutting-edge products addressing vision problems through all stages of life.
Featured stories
How robots are helping personalize knee replacement surgery
Learn the latest about this common procedure and how Johnson & Johnson MedTech is innovating to improve patient outcomes.
“I couldn’t speak, walk or sit.” Inside a rare autoimmune disease that attacks the muscles
Elisa Glass was diagnosed with dermatomyositis, which causes severe muscle weakness throughout the body. For Myositis Awareness Month, she shares her story.
What is IL-23?
This pro-inflammatory protein is the target of potential Johnson & Johnson medications that could help treat autoimmune conditions such as psoriasis, inflammatory bowel disease and rheumatoid arthritis.
Reconnecting the meaning of these two simple words: Health&Care
Johnson & Johnson is restoring the true meaning of healthcare by developing advanced treatments and smarter and less invasive solutions for today’s most complex diseases.
What to know about gene mutations
Experts aren’t sure why, but sometimes changes in DNA can trigger cancer to grow and spread. For DNA Day learn all about gene mutations—and Johnson & Johnson’s work developing new therapies to target these specific types of cancer.
