Using Real-World Data to Drive Precision Nutrition for Endurance Athletes

In Endurance Sports, Nutrition Is Not Advice, It’s an Intervention   From Endurance Sport to Precision Nutrition   Not many people who know me as a Real World Data professional in pharma are aware that I also run a side activity in precision nutrition for endurance athletes. This work began naturally, driven by my personal… Continue reading Using Real-World Data to Drive Precision Nutrition for Endurance Athletes

The RWE Paradox: Plenty of Data, Fragile Structure

For more than a decade, we have framed real-world evidence (RWE) challenges as a data problem. Not enough access. Not enough scale. Not enough linkage. Not enough quality. However, this narrative has become increasingly difficult to sustain. Across major markets, data availability has expanded, platforms have matured, and analytical methods have become more standardized and… Continue reading The RWE Paradox: Plenty of Data, Fragile Structure

The Health Data Lab in Germany: A Country Initiative with a Central Role in Health Data Science

What the Health Data Lab Is and How It Works   In recent years, Germany has taken important steps toward building a national infrastructure for health data that can support research, planning, and policy. One of the most ambitious initiatives in this direction is the Health Data Lab (Gesundheitsdatenlabor, HDL), managed by the Federal Institute… Continue reading The Health Data Lab in Germany: A Country Initiative with a Central Role in Health Data Science

When Real-World Data Aren’t So “Real” Anymore

As a data-driven endurance athlete, I use several devices to track my performance and progress. Like many others, I occasionally end up in troubleshooting communities (especially those dedicated to Garmin products) trying to understand why a metric looks off or how to recalibrate a sensor.   It’s really fascinating to read the discussions. You quickly… Continue reading When Real-World Data Aren’t So “Real” Anymore

Conducting Real-World Evidence (RWE) Studies in Obesity: Opportunities and Challenges

By Patrick Wulf Hanson   (Reviewed, adjusted and approved by Dr. Frederik Persson, Head of Clinic, Steno Diabetes Center, Copenhagen, Denmark)   1.   Introduction Globally, obesity has emerged as a critical public health challenge, contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality, and it is a leading risk factor for diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiometabolic… Continue reading Conducting Real-World Evidence (RWE) Studies in Obesity: Opportunities and Challenges