[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":184},["ShallowReactive",2],{"slug-mydna-review":3},{"post":4,"relatedPosts":182,"relatedBooks":183},{"id":5,"date":6,"date_gmt":7,"guid":8,"modified":10,"modified_gmt":11,"slug":12,"status":13,"type":14,"link":15,"title":16,"content":18,"excerpt":21,"author":23,"featured_media":24,"comment_status":25,"ping_status":25,"sticky":20,"template":26,"format":27,"meta":28,"categories":29,"tags":32,"project_category":48,"contact_email_category":49,"yst_prominent_words":50,"class_list":63,"better_featured_image":87,"acf":124,"yoast_meta":125,"_links":128},15120,"2017-03-08T17:32:29","2017-03-08T15:32:29",{"rendered":9},"http:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002F?p=15120","2022-04-29T10:34:34","2022-04-29T08:34:34","mydna-review","publish","post","https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fmydna-review",{"rendered":17},"Can a Genetic Test Tell You What Medication To Take For A Headache? The MyDNA Review",{"rendered":19,"protected":20},"\n\u003Ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #eee; border-top: 4px solid #444;\" cellpadding=\"5px\">\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd style=\"width: 100%;\">\n\u003Cp style=\"color: #555;font-size: 12px;line-height: 14px\">THIS ARTICLE HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED SINCE 2017. THE INFORMATION SHARED IN THE ARTICLE WAS ACCURATE AT THE TIME OF ITS PUBLICATION, BUT IT MAY BE OUT OF DATE NOW. \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Fmagazine\">BROWSE OUR LATEST ARTICLES HERE\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I was offered a genetic test by MyDNA that promises to let you know how your body metabolises medications based on your genetic background. It might be crucial in the future when deciding about certain drugs for certain diseases. Here, I show you the results of my review.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003C!--more-->\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Reading the secrets of your body with genetic testing\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As a researcher with a PhD in genomics, it is fascinating for me to see how genetic tests work in action. The feeling of getting the results is similar to that if you could peek into a secret world, as if you could read the Rosetta Stone’s ancient old Egyptian hieroglyphs. The difference is that in this case, it tells you a story about yourself and not the pharaohs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>I already have some experience with genomic tests in my life – with Navigenics, Pathway Genomics, My Gentle Labs and Futura Genetics.&nbsp;But&nbsp;there are many more on the market:&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.snpedia.com\u002Findex.php\u002FFamilyTreeDNA\">FamilyTreeDNA\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.snpedia.com\u002Findex.php\u002FAncestry.com\">Ancestry.com\u003C\u002Fa>, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.snpedia.com\u002Findex.php\u002FComplete_Genomics\">Complete Genomics\u003C\u002Fa>, or \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.snpedia.com\u002Findex.php\u002FWeGene\">WeGene\u003C\u002Fa>. You find&nbsp;my review about&nbsp;Navigenics here, Pathway Genomics here, Gentle Lab there and Futura Genetics&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedicalfuturist.com\u002Ffutura-genetics-analyzed-my-genome-review\u002F\">there\u003C\u002Fa>. I also analyzed and regularly re-analyse my own raw data with&nbsp;\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpromethease.com\u002Fondemandlicense\">Promethease\u003C\u002Fa>. To be honest, I truly love the possibility of getting insights about my genome, not just measuring my vital signs with the help of sensors and wearables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"229\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fdna-testing-process_mydna-review.jpg\" alt=\"DNA testing process_myDNA review\" class=\"wp-image-15126\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fdna-testing-process_mydna-review.jpg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fdna-testing-process_mydna-review-768x202.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fdna-testing-process_mydna-review-512x135.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fdna-testing-process_mydna-review-458x120.jpg 458w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>What can you find out from your genetic test?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>You can get to know what kind of mutations you carry and what kind of diseases you have a risk for. Basically, there are two kinds of diseases. The first one is called a multifactorial disease, where genetic components and environmental factors play significant roles together in developing a risk. The risk shows how much chance you have of getting the disease later in your life. The second one is called monogenic disorders. In their case, one change in the code of the DNA leads to the disease. It&#8217;s deterministic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>However, you have to keep in mind that what really matters is to have an appropriate lifestyle. Concerning many diseases, a genetic test does not add any new information to the already known factors which reduce health risks: sports, no smoking, only a little alcohol &amp; healthy diet. So if you have a higher risk for diabetes, you might mitigate or intensify it with your lifestyle. As the saying goes: genetics loads the gun, lifestyle pulls the trigger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>So, what I look for in a genetic test is definitive results, not only percentages or probable risks. When the team behind \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mydna.life\u002F\">MyDNA\u003C\u002Fa> approached me to try their test, I got curious. Let me tell you why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fmydna-review_dna.jpeg\" alt=\"MyDNA Review_DNA\" class=\"wp-image-15125\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fmydna-review_dna.jpeg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fmydna-review_dna-768x324.jpeg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fmydna-review_dna-512x216.jpeg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fmydna-review_dna-458x193.jpeg 458w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Pharmacogenetics and coffee sensitivity\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The genetic test not only promises to give you an insight into your genetic code – what risks and mutations you carry &#8211; , but it offers you insights into how you metabolize certain medications; and thus whether you might have a bigger risk for specific side effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Why is it so particular? The answer is \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\u002Fpmc\u002Farticles\u002FPMC2014592\u002F\">pharmacogenetics\u003C\u002Fa>. It is defined as the study of variability in drug response due to your genetic code.&nbsp;So it argues that despite general sentiments, medications do not have the same effect on people. It is&nbsp;the answer to why some people cannot drink coffee after 6 pm otherwise they cannot sleep; and why others might have some double espresso at 11 pm and sleep as if nothing happened around midnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Pharmacogenomics is viewed as a highly important area for improving drug therapy and prescriptions in the future. Whether this promise is fulfilled and to what extent will only become evident with time. However, there are already some promising examples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fcaffeine-and-genetics_mydna-review.jpg\" alt=\"Caffeine and genetics_myDNA review\" class=\"wp-image-15127\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fcaffeine-and-genetics_mydna-review.jpg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fcaffeine-and-genetics_mydna-review-768x516.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fcaffeine-and-genetics_mydna-review-512x344.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fcaffeine-and-genetics_mydna-review-371x250.jpg 371w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>With genetic testing against blood clotting\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Let’s look at the drug called Warfarin or as also commonly known Coumadin, a blood thinner. It is an anticoagulant that works by decreasing the clotting ability of blood. It’s commonly prescribed to prevent blood clots in people with conditions such as atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, or pulmonary embolism. However, \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nih.gov\u002Fnews-events\u002Fnih-research-matters\u002Fgenetic-testing-doesnt-improve-warfarin-dosing\">its dosing is very tricky\u003C\u002Fa>. If the doctor prescribes too little, blood clots might take shape in spite of the medical efforts. On the other hand, if the doctor prescribes too much, it can cause excess bleeding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Two genes are known to influence warfarin&#8217;s effectiveness. One, called \u003Cem>CYP2C9\u003C\u002Fem>, deactivates warfarin. The other, \u003Cem>VKORC1\u003C\u002Fem>, activates vitamin K, which is essential for blood clotting. Variations in these genes affect how a person responds to warfarin. Thus, dosing formulas have been developed to incorporate a person’s genetic profile, along with their clinical characteristics, to better predict the warfarin dose that person may need. Some are \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.nih.gov\u002Fnews-events\u002Fnih-research-matters\u002Fgenetic-testing-doesnt-improve-warfarin-dosing\">skeptical about genotyping and dosing medications based on it\u003C\u002Fa>, but some expressly \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.pharmgkb.org\u002Fguideline\u002FPA166104949\">recommend genetic testing before any prescription of e.g.\u003C\u002Fa> Warfarin takes place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"501\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fpharmacogenetics-could-save-healthcare-billions.jpg\" alt=\"Pharmacogenetics - myDNA review\" class=\"wp-image-15128\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fpharmacogenetics-could-save-healthcare-billions.jpg 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fpharmacogenetics-could-save-healthcare-billions-768x442.jpg 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fpharmacogenetics-could-save-healthcare-billions-512x295.jpg 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fpharmacogenetics-could-save-healthcare-billions-434x250.jpg 434w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>What does MyDNA offer you?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>The myDNA Medication test promises to help you and your doctor personalize your treatment by selecting the most appropriate medications based on how your body metabolizes drugs, and the doses that my work best with you. As a consequence, your physician could improve your health outcomes, reduce the risk of side effects and you could also save a significant amount of money by avoiding ineffective medications. It is especially important in case of common diseases and medications, whose variations are widely available on the pharmaceutical market, e.g. antidepressants, antidiabetic medications or pain medications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Thus, with all the available background information, I was pretty excited about myDNA’s medication test. Usually, you order the test online \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.mydna.life\u002Forder-online\u002F\">here\u003C\u002Fa> for $149, but as I mentioned before, I was lucky enough to be offered a free test. In my Facebook live session about genetic testing, I even unpacked their product live and demonstrated what taking a cheek swab sample for a genetic test is like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=qynT26EGkO0\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Well, it is not as gross as you imagine, but not as easy either. Sometimes it took me 30 minutes, but let’s not delve into the details now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"653\" height=\"870\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fimg_5802-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15161\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fimg_5802-1.jpg 653w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fimg_5802-1-384x512.jpg 384w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fimg_5802-1-188x250.jpg 188w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fimg_5802-1-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 653px) 100vw, 653px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, I send it back to the lab. Within a few weeks, I receive the notification about the results via e-mail. The company shares your personalised myDNA report then with your nominated healthcare professionals, who will explain your results in a private consultation. It is very useful, as most individuals have no clue whatsoever how to make sense of raw DNA results. You’ll also have access online to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fexplore.mydna.life\u002F\">\u003Cem>myDNA Explore\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fa> where your results will be stored and new relevant information will be provided as it becomes available. The latter is especially relevant since the interpretation of your results might change with the advancement of genetic research, so regular updates are crucial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>What did I get to know from my genetic medication test?\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>It seems I would have side effects and certain major complications when taking a few drugs specified in the report. If I have to take Codeine (an opiate used to treat pain); fluvoxamine (used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder); or simvastatin (used to lower cholesterol), I will have major side effects from cardiomyopathy to liver problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fmydna-review_report-summary2.png\" alt=\"MyDNA Review_Report Summary2\" class=\"wp-image-15134\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fmydna-review_report-summary2.png 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fmydna-review_report-summary2-768x562.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fmydna-review_report-summary2-512x375.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fmydna-review_report-summary2-341x250.png 341w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As I don&#8217;t take any medications, the company also sent me a report about what it would be like if I took some and how it would have altered the results. You can see on the screenshot below, it would help with interpreting the results and it also provides recommendations about what to do with the treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"870\" height=\"612\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fscreen-shot-03-08-17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15162\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fscreen-shot-03-08-17.png 870w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fscreen-shot-03-08-17-768x540.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fscreen-shot-03-08-17-512x360.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fscreen-shot-03-08-17-355x250.png 355w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>As a summary, I found the report very useful and if I need to take any medication in the future, I will definitely bring the results to the attention of my physician. I prefer regularly updated online reports instead of a simple PDF, but that&#8217;s just my taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cfigure class=\"aligncenter\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"507\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002F1712507217.rsc.cdn77.org\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fmydna-review_infographic.png\" alt=\"myDNA Review_Infographic\" class=\"wp-image-15136\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fmydna-review_infographic.png 800w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fmydna-review_infographic-768x487.png 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fmydna-review_infographic-512x324.png 512w, https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.medicalfuturist.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2017\u002F03\u002Fmydna-review_infographic-394x250.png 394w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fthemedicalfuturist.us8.list-manage.com\u002Fsubscribe?u=5b42ebb547c75ff669a6572d3&amp;id=efd6a3cd08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.google.com\u002Furl?q=https:\u002F\u002Fthemedicalfuturist.us8.list-manage.com\u002Fsubscribe?u%3D5b42ebb547c75ff669a6572d3%26id%3Defd6a3cd08&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1533905489195000&amp;usg=AFQjCNHUJqcWO3Q6NY-CAB79u_3w3GjHZQ\">\u003Cb>Subscribe To The Medical Futurist℠ Newsletter\u003C\u002Fb>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\n\n\n\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>News shaping the future of healthcare\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Advice on taking charge of your health\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Reviews of the latest health technology\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Ful>\n\n\n\n\u003Ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background-color: #eee; border-top: 4px solid #444;\" cellpadding=\"10px\">\n\u003Ctbody>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd style=\"width: 100%;\">\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>At The Medical Futurist, we are building a community for making a bold vision about the future of healthcare reality today.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ciframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fembed\u002FFIbMejImnxs\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\">\u003C\u002Fiframe>\n\u003Cp>If you&#8217;d like to support this mission, we invite you to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.patreon.com\u002Fthemedicalfuturist\">join The Medical Futurist Patreon Community\u003C\u002Fa>. 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