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Hopefully, One Day the Customer will know Best!

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Healthcare Evolution: From Clinical Trust to Self-Driven Care in a Digital Age While having a trusting relationship with a clinical professional remains central to health care, since the pandemic there are clear signs that people are more interested in their health and looking at ways to confidently manage and support themselves, without always needing to seek advice. Many apps support this wish, so now for many, consumerism is coming to health care, in a parallel way to how banking apps have changed the way people handle their finances. When they arrived people feared the loss of privacy and security. Now they are normal practice and writing a cheque is almost obsolete. Will people feel the same managing there own health data? The signs are good. People question and challenge clinicians more, using curated clinical tools and there own self collected data. Post pandemic, virtual visits, especially for routine checks are far more common. But whole scale acceptance of a consumer driven ...

Full Lifecycle Health Management: The Rise of Digital Self-Care

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  In the realm of sustainable practices, the concept of full lifecycle management has long been applied to products and energy carriers. This approach involves considering every stage of their existence, from extraction to disposal, to assess environmental impact and optimize cost-effectiveness. Drawing inspiration from this, we can extend the principles of full lifecycle management to human health. By adopting a comprehensive approach that encompasses prevention, early intervention, ongoing monitoring, and holistic well-being, digital self-care technologies are emerging as a cost-effective, fine and customized service alternative to optimize health outcomes and improve the quality of life at low cost. Understanding the Concept of Full Health Lifecycle Management As early as 1931, the concept of product life cycles and the need to manage them emerged. In 1957, an employee of Booz Allen Hamilton proposed a five-step life cycle model, starting with introduction, followed by growth, m...

Unraveling the Amyloid Enigma: Reframing Alzheimer’s Narratives in a New Era of Biomarkers and Lifestyle Interventions

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  From AAIC Amsterdam: A Renewed Emphasis on Amyloid and a Fresh Look at Disease Staging in Alzheimer’s Research Interesting times at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Amsterdam last week. Some positive findings with amyloid lowering drugs in early stages of Alzheimer’s were welcomed and seem to have led to the launch of a new 7 part staging process to measure the disease. This should amuse the researchers at New York University who published the Global Deterioration Scale back in 1988. This was used commonly at first, especially in clinical trials, but drifted out of use. But now something broadly similar is back, this time bolstered by the inclusion of biomarkers. In fact there is a stage A0, which is biomarker change, but no symptoms. Amyloid: Biomarker, Warning Sign, or Both? Delving Into the Implications for Alzheimer’s Disease Prognosis and Early Detection This starts to raise questions. It is known that amyloid accumulation affects tau proteins a...

How to Embrace Healthy (Brain) Aging? Nurturing the Five Pillars for a Fulfilling Life!

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Introduction: As we journey through life, one thing becomes increasingly important to us all: healthy aging. We all aspire to maintain our vitality, well-being, and quality of life as we grow older. But what exactly does healthy aging entail? In this blog, we’ll explore the five pillars of healthy (brain) aging, the concept of positive and healthy aging, the difference between healthy aging and anti-aging, and whether a 70-year-old can lead a healthy life. So, let’s dive in and unlock the secrets to living a vibrant and fulfilling life as we age. Healthy (brain) Aging is built upon a strong foundation supported by five pillars: These pillars work together to create a comprehensive approach towards aging well and maintaining optimal well-being. Nutrition:  Nutrition plays a vital role in healthy aging. It involves adopting a balanced and nourishing diet that provides essential nutrients for the body. A focus on consuming whole foods, including fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and ...