Thursday (Jeudi) September (Septembre 3, 2026)
ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC — Medicine Thursday
Thursday (Jeudi), September (Septembre) 3, 2026
Technology · World Affairs · Affaires Étrangères · Electronic Music · Diplomacy / Diplomatie
Zaki Qayoumi ("Zack") — Founder, CEO, COO, CTO, Senior Project Manager, Director, President, VP, Chairman of the Board & Editor-in-Chief, ZACK TECHNOLOGY LLC
Happy Medicine Thursday, everybody! Today we're covering Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and chronic illness, bipolar disorder and mental illness, music therapy, and even video-game therapy. A quick reminder while we're on the topic: your local pharmacy should have the latest COVID-19 vaccine available soon — I plan on getting mine, and I'd suggest you do the same. And please, vaccinate your kids against measles. Talk to your family physician and pediatrician; they know your history best.
By the Numbers
🇫🇷 La French Tech San Francisco — Nova Program
I'm thrilled at the prospect of joining La French Tech San Francisco, and I'm especially excited about the French Tech Nova program, which supports minority entrepreneurs like myself. Today's Bleu Blanc Rouge design carries that spirit into Medicine Thursday.
💉 Public Health Reminder
COVID-19 vaccines are rolling out at pharmacies again this fall — I'm getting mine, and I'd encourage you to consider it too. And please, keep kids' measles vaccinations current; it's one of the simplest ways to keep them safe.
As always: this is general encouragement, not medical advice. Talk to your family physician or pediatrician about what's right for you and your family.
Today's Curation
Precision Medicine for Genetically Defined Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes
A hybrid event on September 3–4, 2026, in Ghent, Belgium, bringing together healthcare professionals, researchers, patient representatives, and industry to discuss precision medicine for genetically defined EDS. Viewable worldwide in 60+ languages.
Learn MoreCamille Thomas & Julien Brocal — Rendez-vous
Franco-Belgian cellist Camille Thomas and pianist Julien Brocal frame their album Rendez-vous, recorded at Montana's Tippet Rise Art Center, as more than a listening experience — Brocal has paired it with "Musical Breathing" mindfulness sessions developed with psychologist Dr. Ilios Kotsou, distributed through an open-source app to help listeners manage anxiety. The record reworks contemplative classical pieces, including Bach's Ave Maria and Satie's Gymnopédie No. 3, alongside original reflective improvisations. It follows Thomas's earlier UNICEF-backed Voice of Hope project and her pandemic-era Chopin Project — both explicitly framed around music as a tool for collective and individual healing.
Learn MoreVideo Games as a Communication Bridge in Primary Care
Some clinicians and mental-health researchers have explored using commercial games like sports sims as a low-stakes "shared third object" in doctor visits — something to look at together rather than a direct interrogation, which can ease the anxiety patients feel discussing chronic illness or mental health. The idea is that talking through in-game routines, setbacks, and recovery can open the door to real conversations about energy, motivation, and support systems. It's not a substitute for treatment, and clinicians caution that games with heavy microtransaction or FOMO mechanics can become their own source of stress if not used mindfully.
This is a general wellness concept, not clinical guidance — talk to your own doctor about what communication approach works for you.
A Large Tuna Sandwich, a Slow Afternoon
Living with bipolar disorder means the day-to-day can be a lot, so it's worth celebrating the small, steady comforts — like a proper late lunch. A large tuna sandwich, piled high, toasted just right, is one of those simple pleasures: satisfying, easy to make, and a nice built-in pause in the middle of a busy day. Fish is a great addition to a balanced plate, and honestly, half the benefit is just the ritual of sitting down, taking a real break, and enjoying something you like without rushing.
A good lunch is a nice mood boost, not a treatment plan — if you're on medication, check with your doctor or pharmacist about any food interactions specific to you.
VLOG Corner
☕ Coffee with Zack (English)
New episode covering yesterday's Music Wednesday news, part of a growing library of 437+ episodes.
☕ Coffee with Zaki (Français)
Nouvel épisode en français à venir plus tard aujourd'hui — un regard bilingue sur la médecine et le bien-être.
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