under the microscope
New drug, phase 3 study, 100% prevention of HIV.
Published in the New England Journal of Medicine. “No participants receiving twice-yearly lenacapavir acquired HIV infection.” ~ learn more
under the microscope
New algorithm helps read QR codes on uneven surfaces.
It’s the little things. “The new system does not depend absolutely on the underlying topography, and is applicable to QR codes that can be found on tubular surfaces (bottles), food trays, etc.” ~ learn more
to your health
Point solution fatigue is very real.
“The term refers to companies that are selling a product or solution targeted to a single condition, such as headaches or diabetes or pregnancy.” This post considers the market for these employer-paid and patient-focused services. ~ learn more
under the microscope
BiomeSense continuous microbiome studies are coming.
There’s a study launching soon with consumer gut health brand Pendulum that’ll be among the first to capture time-series microbiome data. “With continuous data collection and insights into shifts in microbiome composition, the GutLab™ system has the potential to do […]
to your health
Why does Ozempic cure all diseases?
“There’s a pattern in fake scammy alternative medicine. People get excited about some new herb. They invent a laundry list of effects: it improves heart health, softens menopause, increases energy, deepens sleep, clears up your skin. This is how you […]
to your health
Are continuous glucose monitors worth it for those without diabetes?
Jared Dashevsky is an MD and publisher of the Healthcare Huddle industry newsletter. I’ve been a reader since years ago when he hated consumer CGM usage. Glad to see he’s now a fan of Nutrisense! ~ learn more
retail therapy
Luxury e-commerce is a tough market to be in.
I know very little about any of this, as I am not a luxury consumer! It seems the money-losing business was burning a hole in the owner’s pocket. “Mytheresa has entered into a binding agreement to acquire 100 per cent […]
better doing
The problem with building good habits.
The author of this post was super into habits (a la James Clear’s Atomic Habits) until he had some sort of breakdown and now think it’s done him more harm than good. My hot take is that he was way […]
to your health
How Bryan Johnson has avoided baldness.
“Genetically, I should be bald. I started to lose my hair and go gray in my late 20s. Now, at 47, I’ve got a full head of hair and ~70% of my gray is gone.” ~ learn more
better doing
Did you climb the wrong status hierarchy?
Aaron Renn grew up in southern Indiana, went to Indiana University, moved to Chicago to eventually become a managing director at Accenture, and now believes he screwed up royally at the very start. He thinks he should’ve gone to Harvard […]