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

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

As a part of its efforts during Alzheimer's Awareness Month, uMETHOD is educating the public on the risk factors associated with Alzheimer's and the importance of early intervention. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects 5.7 million U.S. adults, with many more in preceding stages of decline. The impacts of the disease are devastating and extend beyond memory loss. Alzheimer's and dementia can bring pain, stress, financial ruin,…READ MORE

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Alzheimer’s is a disease of data. The disease doesn’t have what we typically react to quickly: There is no pain, no blood, no pus, no rash, no dry mouth, nothing is visibly out of kilter.  Yet, Alzheimer’s disease generally starts its destruction 20 years before symptoms (most notably memory loss) are acknowledged. There can be more than 50 treatable causes to be dealt with simultaneously. More than half of the…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

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – Triangle Tweener Fund continues to provide fuel for the region’s startup ecosystem, cranking out 18 investments and adding 14 additional companies to its portfolio in the last three months. “This is up 20% year over year deal wise and 30% investment wise,” says Tweener fund founder and serial entrepreneur Scot Wingo. The fund was established last year and targets startups headquartered in the Research Triangle Park. So far…READ MORE

The quality of the food we eat can have profound effects on our health. Researchers have identified many links between the consumption of Western-style diets and several chronic diseases: type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, several types of cancer, and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). Someone with these eating habits tends to consume too much fast food, highly processed (or “junk”) foods, and sugary drinks, and does not eat enough…READ MORE

More than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease — and one in three seniors dies with the disease, according to statistics from the Alzheimer’s Association. With so many different factors — genetics, lifestyle and environment — influencing a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s, many doctors are moving away from one-size-fits-all approaches and calling for more individualized treatments. It’s a concept known as precision medicine. And it’s what inspired a…READ MORE

World Kidney Day has been observed in early March since 2006;  in the US, March is National Kidney Month. Efforts to increase awareness of kidney health are timely, as chronic kidney disease (CKD) affected an estimated 37 million Americans in 2021. Drugs prescribed for common illnesses can increase the risk or severity of CKD. This risk comes in addition to drug-to-drug interactions (DDIs) that might also exacerbate CKD. And unfortunately,…READ MORE