Hi Reader,

Connecting the dots in medicine has historically been left to chance.

Researchers recently discovered that a routine shingles vaccination reduces Alzheimer's risk by 20%—but curiously, almost exclusively in women. This finding wasn't the result of targeted drug development but came from alertly analyzing population data after Welsh public health officials created an unintentional "natural experiment."

Medical history is filled with these serendipitous discoveries:

• A failed heart medication that became Viagra
• Malaria research unexpectedly revealing a protein that kills cancer cells
• A diabetes drug (metformin) showing surprising benefits for longevity

From accidents to systematic discovery

In my recent article, I explore how AI is transforming the landscape of medical discovery. The article examines how we're moving from a world where breakthroughs emerge unpredictably to one where causal insights are continuously extracted from real-world data.

Key insights include:

• How AI can analyze billions of data points across dimensions humans might never think to explore
• Why existing medications might hold untapped potential for treating seemingly unrelated conditions
• The power of combining computational pattern-recognition with human clinical wisdom

The most powerful treatments might already exist in our medicine cabinets—we just haven't connected the dots yet.

​Read the full article here​

At Elevate X Health, we're developing AI systems that don't leave these life-changing connections to chance. Our team has been building out a platform that helps clinicians deliver personalized longevity care while simultaneously mining clinical data for hidden patterns.

Reach out at hello@elevatexhealth.com if you're interested in bringing our platform to your practice or health system. We've seen an overwhelming response to our offer for founding partners and have room for just a select few more.

Hillary Lin, MD

Co-Founder & CEO

Elevate X Health