The health sector today is rapidly moving towards improved ways of offering personalization and preventive care. In this context, MiraOne has been introduced to bridge the gap between data and actionable wellness. It is a comprehensive blood test that provides a new perspective on understanding the body by combining blood markers, genetic insights, and medicine-response analysis into a single report.
MiraOne: The Personalized Solution
Mr. Nickhil Jakatdar, co-founder of MiraOne alongside Mr. Abhinav Kejriwal, explained the biggest healthcare problem the test aims to solve. "We've been talking about personalized medicine, but it's become a buzzword. It is only true if you have personal information," he said. He illustrated that two people with the same LDL cholesterol level of 160 might have different underlying causes—one due to a genetic mutation despite a perfect lifestyle, and another due to poor lifestyle without mutation. "MiraOne gives people very personalized answers, making them more willing to act," he added.
For instance, a person with a mutation might need statins, while another should first improve lifestyle through diet and exercise. "Today, medication is the answer for everything, whether or not it is the right thing for that person," Jakatdar noted.
Actionable Recommendations from Genetic Data
MiraOne translates genetic information into actionable recommendations without overwhelming users. Pre-test counseling is conducted to ask patients if they want to know incidental findings, such as BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations linked to cancer or Alzheimer's risk. "Some people get energized by knowing, others get freaked out," Jakatdar said. The test provides actionable advice like consulting a doctor, taking supplements, or making lifestyle changes, while allowing patients to opt out of non-actionable findings.
Evolution of Precision Medicine and Health-Conscious Consumers
Mr. Jakatdar shared his personal journey: diagnosed with heart disease 11 years ago despite being fit, he immersed himself in healthcare to understand his condition. He discovered small mistakes like drinking fresh-squeezed orange juice daily, which cardiologists now advise against. "Nobody became diabetic because of one bad thing; it's a series of small cuts adding up," he explained.
He noted that while data is abundant, credibility is a problem due to conflicting information from influencers and journals. "We have a credibility problem and a data conversion problem. The pandemic has increased the desire to avoid pre-existing conditions, but people suffer from paralysis by analysis. MiraOne is a data-driven starting point," he added.
MiraOne: A Step Towards a Bigger Change
MiraOne aims to change the relationship between patients, doctors, and preventive healthcare in India. Jakatdar highlighted the worsening doctor-to-patient ratio and the decline of family doctors. "Patients see multiple specialists, but no one synthesizes all information. MiraOne becomes a single source of truth for the 10-15 minute doctor visit," he said. The test paints the whole picture with key takeaways, allowing doctors to prioritize and focus. "It makes the ecosystem scalable for doctors and patients, leading to better outcomes," he concluded.
