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Data standardization
I paused my blog posts for the past few months to focus on the very exciting process of becoming a mother! As happy and necessary as the time off has been, I’m excited to get back to engaging a different part of my brain. I spotted the article “Digital health is no longer the cure…
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Irish Soda Bread
This recipe hilariously spread out on the pan, but was so moist and delicious I could hardly call it a failure! Happy St. Paddy’s Day ☘️ Ingredients Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Combine 1 ½ cups buttermilk with ¼ cup hot water and psyllium husk in…
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Safe innovation
Late last month the FDA issued a warning to consumers to not use smartwatches or smart rings to measure their blood glucose levels since they have not been cleared by the FDA to check safety and efficacy. This warning is specifically for devices that claim to measure blood glucose without a device piercing the skin,…
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Churros con chocolate
It was time to celebrate Sara’s birthday, mi amiga de España, and I knew the perfect recipe would be spanish-style churros con chocolate. Churro recipe is modified from Snixy Kitchen. Churro ingredients 1 cup (236g) water ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, diced into small cubes 1 tablespoon (13g) granulated sugar ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ½…
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On-demand healthcare
I’ve been noticing a trend of on-demand healthcare. This ranges from infusion centers where you can drop in for a vitamin or fluid IV, to telehealth services advertising access to WegovyⓇ prescriptions or the Freestyle Libre Continuous Glucose Monitor. I’m assuming these services provide some sort of a cursory medical review before giving folks what…
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The first endometriosis drug in decades?
If you haven’t had the chance yet, check out the article from the Economist “The first endometriosis drug in four decades is on the horizon” [1]. TLDR: The use of dichloroacetate (available as a generic) is being investigated by the University of Edinburgh as a treatment option for endometriosis. There is also a potential advancement…
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About
I’m a digital health product manager and biomedical engineer based in San Francisco. I created this blog to discuss my passion for healthcare product development, and share a little about my world! I’m also connected to a few humanitarian causes – check them out on my LinkedIn page.
Rachel Paige Arnott
Engineer and Product Manager