PHILADELPHIA, July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- uMethod Health, a pioneer in personalized cognitive care planning, has announced that it is collaborating with Linus Health, a digital health company enabling early detection of cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's and other dementias, to create a more efficient and effective approach to brain health. The collaboration provides clinicians with an integrated solution for earlier detection of cognitive impairment plus care planning. With the increasing prevalence of cognitive impairment, including…READ MORE
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uMethod Health Collaborates with Linus Health to Streamline Digital Brain Health Assessment + Cognitive Care Planning
July 30, 2024
Raleigh, NC – July 8, 2024 – uMethod Health, a trailblazer in precision medicine and personalized health solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Dr. Ida Crocker-Sabbagh as its Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Crocker-Sabbagh's extensive clinical expertise and groundbreaking work in Alzheimer's disease prevention elevate uMethod Health's commitment to transforming patient care through innovative technology and personalized care plans. With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Dr. Crocker-Sabbagh specializes…READ MORE
Cutting-edge Modalities Giving Health Professionals an Edge Against Alzheimer’s Disease
February 13, 2024
John Q Walker, Ph.D., the Co-founder, and Chief Technology Officer of uMethod Health, recently participated in a distinguished panel of experts in the field of disease. The discussion centered around translating technological advancements into actionable strategies at a clinical level. Together, the panel delved into the realm of proactive, precision, and holistic medicine, identifying it as the next frontier in healthcare. Dr. Walker describes how uMethod is at the forefront…READ MORE
Nearly half (48.1%) of American adults have high blood pressure (HBP, or hypertension). However, many are unaware of the problem, which often causes no symptoms. This situation is very dangerous. HBP damages the heart and blood vessels and causes strokes. It’s a leading cause of kidney failure. Hypertension is even a major risk factor for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). The combination of HBP and sleep apnea is particularly…READ MORE
Michael K. Racke, MD, medical director of neurology at Quest Diagnostics, delved into some commonly-believed myths about Alzheimer disease and provided his insight on the scientific explanations for these assumptions. Common myths:#1: Only older patients need to worry about AD. #2: AD is primarily an inherited genetic disease. #3: Most patients don’t want to know if they are at risk of developing AD. #4: Only high-powered imaging tests can help evaluate for AD. #5: Only…READ MORE
Raleigh-based uMethod was founded in 2013 to help doctors treat patients suffering from cognitive problems like dementia and Alzheimer’s. The SaaS platform provides a service to doctors, who order blood tests for a patient suffering from cognitive decline in order to create a personalized AI-generated care plan. AI collects data on patients from blood tests ordered by their doctor and devises a treatment plan by analyzing treatable causes such as infection, inflammation,…READ MORE
Fighting Alzheimer’s with AI: Raleigh company working with global giant to develop treatment plans
May 18, 2023
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia have long been feared by many, especially those with first-hand experience. Vik Chandra, CEO and co-founder of uMETHOD is familiar with this disease having seen it in both his grandmother and mother-in-law. According to Chandra, there are 17 and a half million Medicare-aged patients somewhere on a spectrum of cognitive decline, and about 150,000 doctors across the country caring for these patients. He is passionate…READ MORE
Quest Diagnostics recently announced the nationwide availability of the RestoreU Dementia Panel, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based risk assessment and care service created by uMETHOD Health. In this video interview, Dr. Michael K. Racke, medical director for neurology at Quest Diagnostics, spoke to Stephen Wellman, director of content and strategy at LabPulse and The Science Advisory Board, about the challenges associated with identifying those who do not have Alzheimer's and may…READ MORE
Quest Diagnostics Extends Alzheimer’s Disease Portfolio with New AI-Powered Test Service from uMETHOD Health
May 4, 2023
Secaucus, NJ and Raleigh, NC – May 4, 2023 – Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world’s leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced nationwide availability of the RestoreU™ Dementia Panel, a risk assessment and care plan service created by uMETHOD Health, a health technology company specializing in precision medicine for chronic diseases, to help physicians close care gaps for patients with cognitive decline. The RestoreU service employs artificial intelligence…READ MORE
In February 2022, Dr. Federico Canavosio of Integrative Medical Care (IMC) in Vero Beach, FL started applying a new approach to memory care for patients aged 60 and older. IMC began working with medical AI company uMETHOD Health to deploy RestoreU, an evidence-based care program for patients at risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), dementia, or other cognitive issues. “Cognitive impairment and related dementias are difficult to treat because they…READ MORE