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Fighting Alzheimer’s with AI: Raleigh company working with global giant to develop treatment plans

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

Lab Pulse video interview: Detecting potentially treatable causes of cognitive decline

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

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

Florida Doctor Finds a Better Method to Treat Dementia

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

Improving Health Outcomes for a Vulnerable Population on Veterans Day

Despite our annual expressions of gratitude to our veterans for all they’ve sacrificed, we fall short when it comes to their health and well-being. In addition to cancer, diabetes, and mental-health disorders, veterans suffer from Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and other forms of dementia at high rates. Veterans currently under a physician’s care need a comprehensive workup and a care plan that addresses the factors that drive the progression of AD.…READ MORE

Alzheimer’s and AI: How Technology Can Help with Diagnosis and Treatment

Being Patient talks to Dr. John Walker, who founded uMETHOD Health, the first company that is using precision medicine and AI to help treat Alzheimer’s, about how technology could diagnose and prevent cognitive decline. To view the video, click here.…READ MORE