Why is data so important in healthcare?
Technology Now
Mar 26, 2026
Decades of clinical research relied on an exclusively male baseline, creating life-threatening blind spots in modern healthcare. Lisa Marceau reveals how moving from episodic doctor visits to continuous, personalized data ownership is the only way to dismantle systemic bias and prevent misdiagnoses. Closing this gap isn't just about equity; it's a biological necessity for survival.
Key insight: Women die from heart attacks more frequently than men because they suffer from microvascular disease, yet medical standards still prioritize the macrovascular symptoms—like crushing chest pain—typically found in men.
