Sachin J Shah

Freelance Contributor and Researcher at Freelance

Physician-researcher @MGH_DGIM and @MGH_CASI. Aging research, individualized decision making, high stakes decisions, prognosis, vulnerability, wannabe runner

Articles

On the Frontlines of the Fight Against Alzheimer’s

1 month ago | opmed.doximity.com | Sachin J Shah |Naveen Kumar Reddy |Jordan Frey |Chris van Eyck

“Hope.” That’s what the 74-year-old veteran told me when he was approved to receive lecanemab, a groundbreaking new therapy for Alzheimer’s disease. “I feel like I have it again.” As a neurologist and founding member of the San Francisco VA’s Advanced Alzheimer’s Therapeutics group, I’ve found that moments like this capture both the promise and peril medical innovations bring to my patients. With the advent of these therapies, I can finally offer something essential to my patients: optimism.
we spent 30 days in the space,

2 months ago | stardustpersonal.medium.com | Sachin J Shah

we spent 30 days in the space,5 weeks, 20 days, always late. day 1: my hands are your handsday 2: my legs meets your chestday 3: i am shakingday 4: counting 1-2-3-4four beds on floor,lie down, stay still. a moment has passed,an eternity has arrived. you are here—head to head,toes to toes,back to back,pushing, pulling,resting, reaching,folding, spinning,on the floor—and sleeping, at last. is this the end? - stardust
EY On Budget 2025: Key Amendments Proposed In Union Budget 2025 For The Media & Entertainment Sector

Feb 17, 2025 | mondaq.com | Sachin J Shah

The Hon'ble Finance Minister presented the Union Budget 2025on 01 February 2025 in the Lok Sabha. We bring you the keyamendments proposed in Finance Bill 2025 with respect to media andentertainment sector. On 1 February 2025, the Hon'ble Finance Minister of Indiapresented the Union Budget 2025 in the Lower House of theParliament. The Union Budget, core to the vision of a "ViksitBharat", focuses on rationalisation and simplification of taxlaw with no new levy/charges.
Olam Food Ingredients: Pioneering a New Financial Model for Sustainability

Sep 9, 2024 | bain.com | Sachin J Shah

This article is part of Bain's 2024 CEO Sustainability Guide As a global food and ingredients company involved in cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices, Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) is on the front line, helping farmers and communities respond to a changing world. The company has developed innovative ways to effectively communicate its value as a sustainable enterprise to investors and regulators.
Vaccinating India: Triumphs and Challenges on the Road to Full Coverage

Jun 19, 2024 | news18.com | Sachin J Shah

Vaccines have come a long way since Dr Edward Jenner first inoculated an eight-year-old boy against smallpox in 1796. Over the past three centuries, vaccines have revolutionised healthcare, saving over 154 million lives. A recent Lancet study shows immunisation has added 10.2 billion years of healthy life in the last fifty years. On average, each vaccination adds about 66 years of healthy life, promising a healthier future for everyone.
How brands are creating authentic connections through social media

May 3, 2024 | adgully.com | Sachin J Shah

Authored by Sachin Shah, Founder, The Hype Capital Remember the days of brands yelling at you from giant signs or having a perfect stranger tell you how great their product was on TV? Those days may or may not be over, but social media has changed a lot of things. It's no longer a one-way street where brands talk down to you. Now, it's a conversation – a chance to connect with real people who use your stuff. When social media started, it was all about getting your name out there.
Optimizing Social Media Channels for Brand Performance

Apr 10, 2024 | adgully.com | Sachin J Shah

Authored by Sachin Shah, Founder, The Hype Capital The social media arena resembles a bustling marketplace – a vibrant space teeming with potential customers and endless possibilities. But for brands navigating this digital bazaar, the key to success lies in shouting their wares and choosing the right stall. In this digital age, optimization of social media channels is paramount.
Understanding consumer behaviour in digital age: The psychology of social commerce

Apr 2, 2024 | yourstory.com | Sachin J Shah

People have been shopping online for a while now, but in 2020, there was a massive shift in people's buying patterns. While the initial bit was forced due to an unfortunate global phenomenon, people eventually adapted to the way of shopping for various reasons. Today, 751.5 million people use the internet in India. With such enormous internet penetration, social commerce sales in India are expected to reach a staggering $72.6 billion by 2025, as per Statista.
Future-Proofing Your Digital Marketing Strategy in 2024

Mar 11, 2024 | cxotoday.com | Sachin J Shah

By Mr. Sachin ShahMuch has changed from the SixDegree era to today’s social media world. While social media may have existed for almost three decades, Myspace and Orkut took it to a larger scale in their respective eras. That era(2004-2010) had a lot of focus on written content because of slow and limited internet penetration, and over time, things started changing significantly. We are not in a space where we see full-fledged movies on platforms like YouTube.
Metaverse and Immersive Experiences: Exploring the potential of virtual worlds for brands and creators

Feb 23, 2024 | adgully.com | Sachin J Shah

Authored by Sachin Shah, Founder, The Hype Capital Remember those viral videos of people fumbling in their VR headsets, their actions appearing bizarre and disconnected? While the sight might have induced chuckles, it inadvertently sparked a more profound question: is this a glimpse into our reality to come? As it turns out, the answer increasingly leaned towards an affirmative 'yes.' The Metaverse, a vast, interconnected network of virtual worlds, is no longer a figment of science fiction.