The first-of-its-kind collaboration combines
personalized genetic insights with evidence-based treatments to
provide accessible and effective obesity care for women
MENLO
PARK, Calif., July 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Phenomix Sciences (Phenomix), a precision medicine
biotechnology company that brings data intelligence to the
treatment of obesity, announced today a partnership with Hello
Alpha, a virtual primary care platform built to empower women to
take control of their personal healthcare in a convenient,
affordable, and discreet online process. This first-of-its-kind
collaboration gives Hello Alpha's expansive network of providers
and patients access to the MyPhenome™ genetic obesity
test, a simple saliva test that identifies a patient's subtype, or
phenotype, of the disease. Starting today, Hello Alpha is offering
the
MyPhenome test alongside weight loss counseling and support to
the first 50 eligible patients within its network. The test will be
available September 2 to all new and
existing Hello Alpha patients.
"Women face challenges of weight gain particularly with
polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), pregnancy, and menopause," says
Mary T. Jacobson, MD, Chief Medical
Officer at Hello Alpha. "The Alpha-Phenomix partnership will be a
gamechanger for women who seek medical weight loss at all stages of
their reproductive health."
More than 1 in 4 U.S. women (27.5%) are overweight or
experiencing obesity, often facing complex and unique hormonal
changes along with societal pressures that influence weight gain
throughout their lives. Despite the prevalence of these issues,
women's health and obesity still remain under-researched areas in
healthcare. This new partnership aims to address this gap by
leveraging Phenomix's expertise in personalized obesity medicine
and Hello Alpha's accessible healthcare solutions for women at all
life stages. Combining personalized genetic testing with
evidence-based treatment is the key to long-term success in patient
weight loss journeys.
"We are thrilled to launch our first consumer partnership with
Hello Alpha. Their holistic treatment approach and team of women's
health experts allow us to bring personalized obesity care to new
patients across the U.S.," says Mark
Bagnall, CEO of Phenomix Sciences. "Providing convenient
access to obesity treatment is key in fighting this global
epidemic. Together with Hello Alpha, women now have the resources
they need to find the right treatment for their unique type of
obesity and support lifelong healthy weight management alongside
their provider."
The MyPhenome test identifies obesity phenotypes,
including Hungry Gut (accelerated gastric emptying), Hungry Brain
(a person who consumes too many calories without feeling full), and
Emotional Hunger (individuals who eat in response to emotional
triggers). Once results are in, providers develop precise and
effective treatment plans including lifestyle and diet intervention
as well as medication and/or procedure recommendations specific to
that patient's genetics. Studies have shown obesity treatments
tailored to a patient's phenotype(s) are twice as effective as
other one-size-fits-all treatments.
"Obesity is a complex disease that, much like women's health,
needs to be treated holistically. With the help of Phenomix
Sciences, we are among the first to offer personalized obesity
treatment genetically matched to each woman's needs," said
Gloria Lau, CEO of Hello Alpha. "By
combining this personalized approach to weight loss with the
convenience of telehealth, we're poised to address a key issue in
women's health across the U.S."
Hello Alpha offers a PCP-centric, whole-person care platform
built to empower women to take control of their personal healthcare
by covering all of her virtual care needs. Each patient gets a
dedicated PCP when she signs up, and the same provider cares for
all of her primary medical needs online to ensure continuity of
care. Now equipped with the MyPhenome test, this provider
will guide them through the simple saliva test process, the
comprehensive test report that offers personalized context behind
the cause of their obesity, and continued care throughout their
weight loss journey.
To join the Hello Alpha-Phenomix program and sign up to receive
the test, click here. Find out more about the MyPhenome test
and the science of phenotyping online here.
For more information about Phenomix Sciences, visit
phenomixsciences.com.
About Hello Alpha
Hello Alpha is a virtual primary
care platform that specializes in inclusive, expert care for all by
bridging the gaps in women's health. Through technology and a
specially-trained team of primary care providers (PCPs), Hello
Alpha delivers whole-person care and expands healthcare
accessibility. Hello Alpha's approach to weight management balances
lifestyle changes with new medication to deliver strong, sustained
clinical outcomes in a cost-effective manner. Every patient
partners with a dedicated PCP who provides personalized, preventive
care and evidence-based treatment at every visit. Our platform
eliminates the most common barriers to healthcare with asynchronous
telehealth visits that empower patients to get care at any time
without appointments, travel, or waiting rooms. Founded in 2017,
Hello Alpha provides patient care nationwide at a demonstrably
lower cost. Hello Alpha serves patients directly and through their
employers.
About Phenomix Sciences
Phenomix Sciences is a
precision obesity biotechnology company on a mission to conquer
obesity globally using our proprietary genetic tests, unique data
sets and advanced analytics. Phenomix believes that the key to
understanding obesity is its unprecedented access to clinical and
molecular information throughout all stages and phenotypes of the
disease. Phenomix leverages data intelligence to yield better
accuracy in predicting individual patient response to specific
weight loss interventions and reducing the variability in weight
loss results for patients. For more information, please visit
www.phenomixsciences.com.
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