[Anti-aging medicine: notes on a socio-technical controversy]

Area of Science:

• Gerontology and Geriatrics
• Biological Aging
• Medical Ethics

Background:

• Geriatrics and gerontology have established themselves as legitimate scientific disciplines focused on aging.
• The emergence of anti-aging medicine presents a challenge to the foundational principles of these established sciences.
• This challenges the broader scope and practices within all of medicine.

Observation:

• The current debate questions the scientific basis and validity of anti-aging medicine.
• The response of geriatricians and gerontologists to these challenges is examined.
• A socio-technical perspective is adopted to analyze the controversy.

Findings:

• The controversy is structured around the core principles of aging sciences.
• The validity of criticisms leveled against anti-aging medicine is explored.
• The study investigates how established aging sciences have responded to these challenges.

Implications:

• Critiques of anti-aging medicine prompt essential reflections within gerontology and geriatrics.
• Understanding this controversy offers insights into how aging is scientifically addressed.
• The discourse highlights the evolving landscape of aging research and medical practice.