Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Podcasts

We all want to see behind the curtain right? Today we go there with Dr. Tommy Martin, a Med-PEDS physician with over 3 million TikTok followers. We discuss the integration of social media within the medical field, the responsibilities of being a healthcare influencer, combating misinformation, and sharing personal experiences. Dr. Martin explains his journey from content creation in 2014 to becoming an influential online presence. The conversation also covers common health concerns addressed by pediatricians, challenges faced by doctors in the digital age, and the importance of authenticity and vulnerability in building trust with an audience. Please sign up for our SUBSTACK For more episodes, limited edition merch, to send us direct messages, and more, follow this link!  Connect with us: Website: https://yourdoctorfriendspodcast.com/ Email us at [email protected] @your_doctor_friends on  Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube - Send/DM us a voice memo or question and we might play it/answer it on the show or on socials! 00:00 Introduction and Exciting Announcements 01:27 Meet Dr. Tommy Martin 04:01 Journey into Social Media Influencing 05:25 The Importance of Doctors on Social Media 12:57 Common Doctor Friend Questions 15:59 Creating Content and Staying Authentic 20:40 Final Thoughts and Farewell

According to the WHO, unsafe medication practices and medication errors are a leading cause of avoidable harm in health systems across the globe. In the European Union alone, this translates to nearly 200,000 deaths annually. The magnitude of this problem has led to global initiatives such as "Medication Without Harm," launched in 2017, aiming to reduce medical errors by 50% over five years. Although there is a need for more data on the results of this initiative, we are far from having reached the goal. The key lies in our ability to access medical information, specifically related to prescriptions. Direct access to reliable information, accounting for individual patient characteristics, and able to fit with the tools used by healthcare professionals. A next-generation medical database, incorporating all known information about medications in structured and interoperable bricks capable of supporting caregivers in safer and more effective prescribing practices. It turns out this database exists and has been developed by Pharmacist Emmanuel Bilbault and his team at Posos! Approved less than a year ago by French health authorities, it offers a new perspective on how to approach medical prescriptions in the era of AI and digital health. A way to give back time to every healthcare professional and ensure an unprecedented level of care quality for patients. We talked with Emmanuel about the creation of this new tool - used today by more than 85,000 healthcare professionals in Europe - and what it changes in our fight against medical errors. Timeline: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:56 - What pushed Emmanuel to quit the Pharma industry and found Posos 00:11:11 - The first multilingual, structured, and encoded drug database to streamline medical prescribing 00:16:31 - How Posos is leveraging AI to supercharge its platform 00:22:54 - Keeping the drug database up to date across geographies 00:24:37 - The impact Posos has on healthcare professionals, patients, and health systems 00:29:59 - Toward providing patient access to Posos’ drug database 00:32:40 - Lessons learned from scaling Posos in France and abroad 00:40:47 - Emmanuel’s view on the current healthcare transformation What we also talked about with Emmanuel: Teva Pharmaceuticals IBM’s Watson Health Electronic Health Records SNOMED CT ICD-10-CM ATC MedDRA Named Entity Recognition Optical Character Recognition Word Embedding Machine Learning Pharmagest Ambient AI Nabla We cited with Emmanuel some of the past episodes of the series: #1 - Measuring your arterial age to prevent heart diseases - Ted Baldwin - Imageens As mentioned by Emmanuel during the episode, we recommend taking a look at this page to learn more about the SNOMED CT clinical terminology, as the most comprehensive, multilingual clinical healthcare terminology in the world. You can follow Posos’ activities on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X, and get in touch with Emmanuel via LinkedIn! If you want to give me feedback on the episode or suggest potential guests, contact me over LinkedIn or via email! And if you liked the episode, please share it, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a 5-star review on streaming platforms! 🙏 There’s now a bi-monthly newsletter around the podcast where you will be informed of the latest episodes and kept posted on the latest medical tech progress, subscribe here! Lastly, don’t forget to follow our activities on LinkedIn and our website!

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Ever wondered why your gut feels off even when doctors say everything is normal? In this perfect post-Thanksgiving episode, we explore the often misunderstood mind-gut connection with GI expert Dr. Treta Parohit. We delve into chronic GI symptoms that persist despite normal test results and discuss the gut-brain axis and its role in conditions like IBS. Learn about dietary adjustments, psychological treatment options, and lifestyle changes that can help manage these symptoms. And finally, discover how OSHI Health provides virtual, multidisciplinary care for individuals struggling with chronic GI issues. Please sign up for our SUBSTACK For more episodes, limited edition merch, to send us direct messages, and more, follow this link!  Connect with us: Website: https://yourdoctorfriendspodcast.com/ Email us at [email protected] @your_doctor_friends on  Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube - Send/DM us a voice memo or question and we might play it/answer it on the show or on socials! 00:00 Introduction and Post-Thanksgiving Greetings 00:01 Understanding Unexplained Tummy Troubles 01:00 Introducing the GI Expert 01:15 The Mind-Gut Connection Explained 02:27 The Importance of Poop in Diagnosing GI Issues 03:19 Stress and GI Symptoms 07:59 Multidisciplinary Approach to GI Issues 11:30 Diet and Lifestyle Modifications 16:29 The Role of Telehealth in GI Care 28:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

What will the future of surgery look like? According to Dr. George Papagiannakis, we must count on virtual simulation. After all, simulators are an integral part of professional training in highly demanding fields like aviation or F1. So why not medicine? The approach might seem futuristic, but George and his team at ORamaVR share a vision that makes a lot of sense. Integrating extended reality in surgery means increasing the volume of hours spent operating. It means preparing each surgery on a virtual patient with properties close to the real case. It means simulating complications and unforeseen situations safely. And it means reducing the risk of errors in the real world. Following his motto "never first time with the real patient", George immerses us in the universe of extended reality and reveals its potential for medicine and surgery. What is extended reality? What makes a good virtual medical simulation? And what is the impact of this technology today and in the future? Many questions that George addresses with passion and enthusiasm, in a conversation reminiscent of Ready Player One! Timeline: 02:49 - Addressing the millions of fatal medical errors worldwide 05:20 - Defining extended reality and underlying technologies 07:31 - Medical applications of extended reality 10:52 - The impact of extended reality on medical training and practice 16:25 - What makes a virtual medical environment feel real 23:32 - How to recreate the feel of touch and dexterity virtually 29:28 - Enabling all healthcare professionals to create virtual environments with AI What we also talked about with George: Prof. Shafi Ahmed Apple Vision Pro Magic Leap Microsoft HoloLens NHS The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt IKEA Global illumination Dall-E ChatGPT NotebookLM Frost & Sullivan Meta We cited with George some of the past episodes of the series: #9 - Creating the Gran Turismo of surgery - Raimundo Sierra - Virtamed #12 - Unleashing the power of digital health - Daniel Kraft - Digital.Health #32 - Accelerating radiology with AI - Amine Korchi - Radiologist #36 - Turning healthcare preventive with full-body MRI scans - Andrew Lacy As mentioned by George during the episode, we recommend taking a look at some of the simulations available on the official YouTube channel of ORamaVR, it will bring to life many aspects that we discuss in the episode! You can follow ORamaVR’s activities on LinkedIn, Instagram, and get in touch with George via LinkedIn! If you want to give me feedback on the episode or suggest potential guests, contact me over LinkedIn or via email! And if you liked the episode, please share it, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a 5-star review on streaming platforms! 🙏 There’s now a bi-monthly newsletter around the podcast where you will be informed of the latest episodes and kept posted on the latest medical tech progress, subscribe here! Lastly, don’t forget to follow our activities on LinkedIn and our website!

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Our gut contains a world of microorganisms that impact many aspects of our health, well beyond the gastrointestinal system. In fact, more than 30 trillion bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses live in the digestive tract of every human, a number that is higher than the number of human cells that make up our body! Each microbiome is unique to an individual, and its genetic heritage represents approximately 100 times that of the human genome. This field is fascinating and science is advancing rapidly, as evidenced by the 2,000 publications generated monthly on the subject. A better understanding of this remarkable ecosystem might bring critical answers to address numerous pathologies and health disorders. This is the mission of Leo Grady and his team at Jona, whose technology enables microbiome analysis based on an at-home test, combined with artificial intelligence to reveal what the current literature says about each person's microbiome. Unveiling the propensity for certain disease risks, along with individual nutritional preferences, Jona can model the body's reaction according to potential changes in the microbiome, and provide valuable insights on behaviors and nutrition that can ultimately improve one’s health. A dive into the heart of the microbiome and its secrets, which today's technology is about to unlock! Timeline: 02:32 - Leo’s journey from his PhD in computer vision to AI applications in medicine 06:47 - The idea behind Jona and understanding the microbiome better 10:33 - What we do know and ignore about the microbiome 13:05 - The Jona test kit and what it can interpret from one’s microbiome picture 20:17 - The volume and complexity of studies around the microbiome 22:11 - The impact of Jona and Leo’s son's story 25:38 - Who is Jona for 29:00 - Leo’s vision for the future of Jona and AI in healthcare What we also talked about with Leo: Neural networks Siemens HeartFlow Paige AI Memorial Sloan Kettering Crohn’s disease Thomas Clozel We cited with Leo some of the past episodes of the series: #32 - Accelerating radiology with AI - Amine Korchi - Radiologist #35 - Making surgery smarter and safer - Björn Von Siemens - Caresyntax #36 - Turning healthcare preventive with full-body MRI scans - Andrew Lacy - Prenuvo #40 - Cracking biology through AI - Jean-Philippe Vert - Owkin As mentioned by Leo during the episode, we recommend looking at the Jona Journal which sheds light on the latest findings on the microbiome fueled by their research platform, and understanding the current literature. Leo also recommends listening to The Mind-Gut Conversation Podcast by Emeran Meyer to find out more, and We Contain Multitudes by Sarah Henstra as a complementary read. You can follow Jona’s activities on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube, and get in touch with Leo via LinkedIn. If you want to give me feedback on the episode or suggest potential guests, contact me over LinkedIn or via email! And if you liked the episode, please share it, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a 5-star review on streaming platforms! 🙏 There’s now a bi-monthly newsletter around the podcast where you will be informed of the latest episodes and kept posted on the latest medical tech progress, subscribe here! Lastly, don’t forget to follow our activities on LinkedIn and our website!

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Do women really need to suffer through menopause? Many people have heard of Hormone Replacement Therapy, but very few are on it. What's behind this? Take a deep dive with us into the often misunderstood world of menopause, perimenopause, and hormone replacement therapy. We sit down with Joanna Strober, CEO of MidiHealth, to uncover the real issues women face and explore innovative solutions for a better quality of life. Learn how to advocate for yourself and gain access to the care you deserve! Please sign up for our SUBSTACK For more episodes, limited edition merch, to send us direct messages, and more, follow this link!  Connect with us: Website: https://yourdoctorfriendspodcast.com/ Email us at [email protected] @your_doctor_friends on  Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube - Send/DM us a voice memo or question and we might play it/answer it on the show or on socials! 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:46 Joanna Strober's Journey and MidiHealth 02:52 Understanding Perimenopause and Menopause 06:25 Challenges in Diagnosing and Treating Menopause 07:54 Hormone Replacement Therapy Explained 15:54 Myths and Misconceptions about Hormone Therapy 17:12 How MidiHealth Provides Care 20:50 Advocating for Women's Health and Longevity 26:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Imagine knowing exactly what 'healthy' really means on your food labels! This week, we get that clarity straight from the source as we sit down with Jim Jones, the Deputy Commissioner of Human Foods at the FDA. We explore the often-overlooked 'food' aspect of the FDA's role, discussing how the agency plans to make our food safer, the new 'healthy' labeling guidelines, and the implications for our eating habits and future health. Jones, a lifelong regulator, shares insights on food safety, nutrition labeling, and efforts to combat chronic disease through improved nutrition. We also touch on the challenges and strategies for ensuring food access in underserved communities and the upcoming voluntary sodium reduction initiative. Please sign up for our SUBSTACK For more episodes, limited edition merch, to send us direct messages, and more, follow this link!  Connect with us: Website: https://yourdoctorfriendspodcast.com/ Email us at [email protected] @your_doctor_friends on  Instagram - Send/DM us a voice memo or question and we might play it/answer it on the show or on socials! @yourdoctorfriendspodcast1013 on YouTube 00:00 Introduction and Conference Recap 01:00 Interview with FDA's Deputy Commissioner Jim Jones 02:59 FDA's Role in Nutrition and Food Safety 03:46 New Healthy Label Regulations 04:46 Front of Pack Labeling Initiative 05:58 Challenges and Industry Response 09:50 Transparency and Trust in Dietary Guidelines 12:49 Addressing Food Access and Equity 16:10 Measuring the Impact of New Initiatives 17:13 Nutrition Education for Clinicians 19:46 Voluntary Sodium Reduction Guidelines 21:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

All experts agree: if there's one sector that AI will transform, it's healthcare. Whether it's understanding pathologies, developing personalized treatments, the doctor-patient relationship, diagnostic methods, or creating tools to facilitate the work of healthcare professionals, everything is affected by the ongoing transformation! This revolution raises many expectations and questions about the real impact these new technologies will have on tomorrow's medicine. One of the leading figures in this movement on the international scene is none other than the French-American company Owkin, which aims to be "the first end-to-end AI biotech company," whose R&D activities are overseen by Jean-Philippe Vert, himself a true pioneer in the field of machine learning and computational biology. The first “AI-first” biotech company of its kind, bringing a breath of fresh air to an industry known for being extremely costly and time-consuming. So how does AI accelerate the development of new therapies? What is its role in identifying new molecules and targets? How can it be used to create new diagnostic tools? Can we leverage patient data without compromising their safety and privacy? And what can we expect from future models and their impact on our understanding of biology? These are all fascinating questions that Jean-Philippe breaks down with pedagogy and realism, shedding light on one of the most exciting fields of medicine in this era! Timeline: 04:21 - Jean-Philippe’s background at the interface of mathematics, computer science, and life sciences 07:10 - Owkin’s mission to become the first end-to-end AI biotech firm 09:48 - Leveraging AI for drug discovery and new treatment modalities 14:35 - Selecting target indications and therapeutic areas 17:13 - Changing the way we run clinical trials through AI 22:03 - Unlocking patient data across hospitals while preserving safety and privacy 25:40 - Developing AI-based diagnostics and driving clinical adoption 34:50 - Towards the first AI foundation model to understand biology What we also talked about with Jean-Philippe Google DeepMind Large Language Models (LLMs) Digital twins External control arms Federated learning Digital pathology MSIntuit CRC Bioptimus Neural networks As mentioned by Jean-Philippe during the episode, we recommend taking a look at Owkin and Bioptimus websites as well as their respective Publications & News section to learn more about their technology and stay posted on their latest activities. If you are a data scientist or machine learning enthusiast, you can tackle one of the many biology-related challenges proposed by Kaggle on their platform. To learn more about Owkin’s portfolio and the diversity of biomarkers and health conditions they cover, take a look at their Pipeline section. You can follow Owkin’s activities on LinkedIn, X, and YouTube, and Bioptimus on LinkedIn and X. To get in touch with Jean-Philippe, contact him over LinkedIn. If you want to give me feedback on the episode or suggest potential guests, contact me over LinkedIn or via email! And if you liked the episode, please share it, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a 5-star review on streaming platforms! 🙏 There’s now a bi-monthly newsletter around the podcast where you will be informed of the latest episodes and kept posted on the latest medical tech progress, subscribe here! Lastly, don’t forget to follow our activities on LinkedIn and our website!

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We dive into the important topic of healthspan vs. lifespan and share some laughter along the way. We talk about how one simple thing—strength training—can drastically improve the quality of our years on this planet. Remember our aging episode with Dr. Snyder? We chat about healthspan, the key to living longer and healthier, and introduce the term sarcopenia, the gradual loss of muscle mass. Highlighting a super cool study from the British Medical Journal, we discover that heavy resistance training can keep us strong even into our later years! We share practical tips and anecdotes to help you get started with strength training, no matter your age. Whether you're an Olympic lifter or just getting off the couch, there's something here for everyone. Join us, have a laugh, and let's start lifting those weights together! Please sign up for our SUBSTACK For more episodes, limited edition merch, to send us direct messages, and more, follow this link!  Connect with us: Website: https://yourdoctorfriendspodcast.com/ Email us at [email protected] @your_doctor_friends on  Instagram - Send/DM us a voice memo or question and we might play it/answer it on the show or on socials! @yourdoctorfriendspodcast1013 on YouTube 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene 00:48 Understanding Healthspan vs Lifespan 02:03 The Power of Strength Training 02:52 Sarcopenia: The Silent Muscle Loss 05:25 Study on Resistance Training in Older Adults 10:14 Practical Advice for Strength Training 13:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Among pioneering companies in connected health devices, few have been as forward-thinking as Withings, a flagship of French technology. Their first connected scales date back to 2009 (when smartphones were still emerging!) and remain the industry standard today. For that time, it was a subtle blend combining sleek design, intuitive user experience, and medical precision. A formula that Withings has successfully applied and developed in many other areas, from smartwatches to sleep sensors, thermometers, blood pressure monitors, or even a urinalysis device for your toilet! Their portfolio covers a wide range of medical parameters and helps hundreds of thousands of individuals manage their health daily. Matthieu Menanteau is one of the minds behind Withings' creations over the past 8 years. In this highly insightful episode, he shares Withings' philosophy and approach to creating the ultimate connected health experience, one that allows everyone to better understand themselves and take control of their health journey. We discuss: Withings' philosophy to innovate successfully in today's connected health sector Three development pillars that form the essence of Withings products The ongoing integration of consumer health with health systems and telemedicine The power of continuous medical data in the age of AI and big data A conversation that brings new perspectives on the future of connected health, and how technology can integrate into our daily lives to guide us toward healthier behaviors! Timeline: 03:45 - Withings’ origins and vision for connected health 07:18 - Providing the ultimate health companion 10:03 - Biomarkers and indications covered by Withings 13:11 - A home urinalysis laboratory 17:44 - Bringing the medical check-up at home 21:11 - A dual approach to driving innovation in connected health 26:20 - Towards an overwhelming mass of connected health devices? 31:47 - Withings’ three pillars of product development 38:05 - The role of AI in creating the ultimate connected health experience What we also talked about with Matthieu: Type 2 diabetes Lean mass Visceral fat Hydration pH Vitamin C Ketones Oxygen saturation Cuffless blood pressure measurement Apple CE mark FDA Edge computing Doctolib Alan CES We cited with Matthieu some of the past episodes of the series: #21 - Transforming hypertension care with a bracelet - Jay Shah - Aktiia #23 - Disrupting the smart wearables industry - Leo Grünstein - Spiden As mentioned by Matthieu during the episode, we recommend taking a look at the Research section of the Withings website, to learn more about current and future publications surrounding their products. To learn more about their portfolio and the diversity of biomarkers and health conditions they cover, take a look at their Products section. You can follow Withings’ activities on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube, and get in touch with Matthieu via LinkedIn. If you want to give me feedback on the episode or suggest potential guests, contact me over LinkedIn or via email! And if you liked the episode, please share it, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a 5-star review on streaming platforms! 🙏 There’s now a bi-monthly newsletter around the podcast where you will be informed of the latest episodes and kept posted on the latest medical tech progress, subscribe here! Lastly, don’t forget to follow our activities on LinkedIn and our website!

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In this episode of 'Your Doctor Friends,' we discuss Dr. Jessi Gold's impactful memoir, "How Do You Feel? One Doctor's Search for Humanity in Medicine." Dr. Gold shares stories from her experiences as a psychiatrist, focusing on the mental health struggles of healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic. We delve into the book's emotional depth, exploring themes of vulnerability, guilt, and the difficulty healthcare providers face in acknowledging their own need for help. Dr. Gold's insights stress the importance of external support and the need to change the culture within the healthcare system to prioritize mental health and well-being. Please sign up for our SUBSTACK For more episodes, limited edition merch, to send us direct messages, and more, follow this link!  Connect with us: Website: https://yourdoctorfriendspodcast.com/ Email us at [email protected] @your_doctor_friends on  Instagram - Send/DM us a voice memo or question and we might play it/answer it on the show or on socials! @yourdoctorfriendspodcast1013 on YouTube 00:00 Introduction: Who Helps the Helpers? 00:10 Reviewing Dr. Jessi Gold's Book 00:20 The Emotional Impact of the Book 00:50 Meet Dr. Jessi Gold 01:03 Patient Stories and Personal Insights 01:49 Discussing Mental Health in Healthcare 02:47 Challenges Faced by Healthcare Providers 04:01 Highlighting Megan's Story 05:06 The Struggles of Healthcare Providers 07:41 The Burden of Asking for Help 09:23 Personal Reflections and Therapy 17:18 The Importance of Support Systems 25:48 Changing the Culture in Medicine 29:33 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

Medical biology and laboratories play an essential role in any health system. No wonder 70 to 80% of all medical decisions are based on laboratory test results. But even within the most advanced healthcare systems, the communication and analysis of lab data remain archaic. Processing times can be lengthy, even after the analysis is completed. Results are expressed as "out of range" or "in range", without complementary or actionable information. An experience still far from current technological standards, and a gap that Alexandre Guenoun and his team at Kiro intend to solve by redefining our experience of medical biology! Through faster and more personalized results for patients. With a suite of integrated clinical decision support tools for healthcare professionals. And a longitudinal database to accelerate biomedical research. A key service of any health system, at a turning point in France and soon beyond. We talk with Alexandre about: The importance of engaging each individual in their health journey The shift from disease-centered medicine to service-centered The Kiro experience for patients and healthcare professionals The role of technology in matching healthcare demand and supply The criticality of change management in healthcare innovation A key episode to understand the future of medical biology! Timeline: 02:57 - What drew Alexandre to healthcare and entrepreneurship 08:41 - How technology can make clinical biology smarter and more personalized 11:24 - The Kiro experience for patients and healthcare professionals 24:56 - Interpreting medical biology data with AI 28:16 - Matching demand and supply in health systems 31:01 - Scaling Kiro in Europe and beyond 34:01 - Leading change management with healthcare professionals What we also talked about with Alexandre: ZEBRA MEDICAL ESSEC Business School UC Berkeley Agoranov GPT-4o Sacha Loiseau This episode is brought to you in collaboration with Health.Tech, the heartbeat of healthtech! As mentioned by Alexandre during the episode, you can have a look at Kiro’s Product page to understand better their technology and stay posted on their latest progress. Alexandre also recommends reading The Hard Thing About Hard Things: Building a Business When There Are No Easy Answers by Ben Horowitz. You can follow Kiros’ activities on LinkedIn and X, and get in touch with Alexandre via LinkedIn. If you want to give me feedback on the episode or suggest potential guests, contact me over LinkedIn or via email! And if you liked the episode, please share it, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a 5-star review on streaming platforms! 🙏 There’s now a bi-monthly newsletter around the podcast where you will be informed of the latest episodes and kept posted on medical tech progress, subscribe here! Lastly, don’t forget to follow our activities on LinkedIn and our website!

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In this episode, Stefano Bini interviews Douglas Fairbanks, CEO of VISIE, on the Digital Orthopedics Podcast. VISIE, a partner and supporter of the Digital Orthopedics Conference San Francisco, unveiled their groundbreaking "continuous anatomic auto-tracking technology" at DOCSF 2024. Visie shares how they can revolutionize surgical robotic accuracy by enabling real-time 3D scanning of bone and soft tissue without pins or markers, a common challenge in orthopedic procedures.Fairbanks highlights how VISIE’s latest system adapts instantly to continuous movements like knee flexion. This innovation frees surgeons from constant manual adjustments and rechecks, enhancing efficiency and precision while hopefully reducing procedural complications.Discover how VISIE is shaping the future of digital surgery and advancing personalized care.

This episode dives into the job-hunting process using the brand-new orthopaedic job exploration platform, ACCELERATE by AAOS. MedGeo Executive Vice President Jarod Collins explains how the interactive, map-based platform helps connect AAOS members with over 13,500 employers across the country in one easy to use tool. The conversation covers key factors to consider when choosing a job, the importance of mentorship and leveraging your network, as well as job searching techniques and current market trends. Learn more about ACCELERATE by AAOS: https://www.aaos.org/accelerate   View FAQ about the platform: https://resources.accelerate.aaos.org/   Host: Mikalyn DeFoor, MD, Chair, AAOS Resident Assembly Guest: Jarod Collins, Executive Vice President, MedGeo Ventures

Can the attention economy be harnessed to serve health? Paradoxical as it may seem, this is the thesis of Tryggvi Thorgeirsson and his team at Sidekick Health. As a medical doctor trained in Iceland in the 2000s, Tryggvi experienced rural medicine firsthand and what working as a general practitioner in a remote setting means. And he quickly found himself confronted with the limitations posed by the healthcare system at the time: Prescribing medications at the expense of other therapies where patients are guided toward healthier behaviors. The silos and impossibility of establishing a care plan that simultaneously takes into account multiple conditions. A purely reactive approach based on a brick-and-mortar model running out of steam. The emergence of smartphones and their potential as health companions became obvious to him. Based on this intuition, he co-founded Sidekick Health alongside his fellow physician and colleague Saemundur Oddsson. The company is now one of the leaders in digital therapeutics, offering a vast portfolio of therapies accessible from each patient's pocket, prescribed by thousands of doctors in Europe and the US. We talk with Tryggvi about the principles behind how these digital therapies work, how attention levers can be used to support long-term behavior change, and the growing impact these solutions have on individuals and healthcare systems. In the era of social media and the mental plague they represent, this episode brings a refreshing perspective on how dopamine can be used to put the health of individuals back in their own hands. Timeline: 02:35 - Tryggvi’s background as a medical doctor and electrical engineer 04:05 - What felt missing in Tryggvi’s rural medical practice 07:14 - Seeing early the potential of smartphones for healthcare 11:08 - Tryggvi’s definition of digital therapeutics 13:44 - The impact of digital therapeutics on clinical outcomes and cost of care 16:44 - Driving behavioral change and medical education through timely bite-sized pieces and gamification 18:40 - Sidekick Health’s approach to designing tailored and impactful digital health programs across multiple conditions 27:46 - Putting AI at the center of digital health programs and their usage 30:13 - Tryggvi’s vision for the future of healthcare What we also talked about with Tryggvi: PINK! Prof. Pia Wülfing Pear Therapeutics Daniel Kahneman Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health We cited with Tryggvi some of the past episodes of the series: #7 - Redefining motor rehabilitation with digital neurotherapeutics - Naveed Ejaz - MindMaze #17 - Coaching as the key to a better health - Eugene Borukhovich - YourCoach.Health #30 - Building the Shopify of digital health - Dan Vahdat - Huma As mentioned by Tryggvi during the episode, we recommend reading Exits & Outcomes by Brian Dolan as well as Second Opinion by Christina Farr, two newsletters that will keep you posted on the latest in digital health. To dive further into the programs and use cases around Sidekick Health’s technology, take a look at their website. You can follow Sidekick Health’s activities on LinkedIn and X, and get in touch with Tryggvi via LinkedIn. If you want to give me feedback on the episode or suggest potential guests, contact me over LinkedIn or via email! And if you liked the episode, please share it, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a 5-star review on streaming platforms! 🙏 There’s now a bi-monthly newsletter around the podcast where you will be informed of the latest episodes and kept posted on the latest medical tech progress, subscribe here! Lastly, don’t forget to follow our activities on LinkedIn and our website!

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Welcome back, friends! In this exciting and insightful episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of physical therapy with the help of renowned expert Mike Reinold. We tackle the challenges of finding a quality physical therapist, evaluating the benefits of various types of therapy practices from large corporate chains to small community-focused clinics, and understanding the importance of one-on-one, personalized care. We explore misconceptions about cost, the significance of hands-on treatments, and the crucial role of repetition and communication in achieving superior health outcomes. We also dig into the necessity of educating patients, setting goals, and continuously assessing progress for sustainable, long-term improvement. Whether you're looking for quality care, contemplating cash-based models, or seeking advice on how to choose the right therapist for your specific needs, this episode has got you covered. Join us as we empower you with the knowledge to navigate your physical therapy journey and reap the benefits of truly tailored treatment. Thanks for tuning in! Please sign up for our SUBSTACK For more episodes, limited edition merch, to send us direct messages, and more, follow this link!  Connect with us: Website: https://yourdoctorfriendspodcast.com/ Email us at [email protected] @your_doctor_friends on  Instagram - Send/DM us a voice memo or question and we might play it/answer it on the show or on socials! @yourdoctorfriendspodcast1013 on YouTube @JeremyAllandMD on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter/X @JuliaBrueneMD on Instagram EPISODE: 00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Finding Good Physical Therapy 00:00 Personal Anecdote: The Struggle to Find Quality Care 00:36 The Challenge of Identifying Good Physical Therapy 01:35 Podcast Episode Announcement 02:07 Introducing Mike Reinald: Expert in Physical Therapy 02:16 Mike Reinald's Background and Experience 03:10 What Constitutes Good Physical Therapy? 05:29 The Role of Word of Mouth in Finding Quality PT 06:34 In-Clinic Experience: What to Expect 07:04 The Importance of Hands-On Time 07:34 Balancing PT and PTA Roles 09:03 Clinic Environment and Equipment 10:04 Challenges in High-Volume Clinics 11:43 Business Models: Corporate vs. Small Practices 14:15 The Benefits of Concierge-Based PT 16:11 Scheduling Flexibility and Individualized Care 17:11 Hands-On vs. Passive Treatments 18:46 Short-Term Relief and Initial Treatment 19:13 Progressing Exercises for Long-Term Improvement 19:35 Importance of Compliance and Accountability 20:15 Finding and Addressing the Root Cause 20:48 Repetition and Habit Building 21:55 Effective Communication and Patient Education 23:04 Evaluating Physical Therapy Effectiveness 24:12 The Role of Physical Therapists and Physicians 28:31 Choosing the Right Physical Therapist 31:22 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

Making healthcare preventive and better able to catch serious conditions earlier is a recurring topic for governments, health systems, and ultimately patients. As healthcare resources become scarce while chronic conditions and their burden on society grow larger, a preventive and more proactive approach to healthcare is undoubtedly part of the solution. There are many ways to go about it, with one emerging trend over the past few years focusing on holistic check-ups, providing a large set of scans, biological assays, and complimentary exams all at once on the same day, helping to give a broad snapshot of one’s health status. One approach that has triggered debate within the medical community focuses on full-body MRI scans delivered to individuals who can afford it, as the ultimate disease prevention tool. A detailed view of the inside of one’s body, based on one of the most widely used medical imaging methods. Some criticize the lack of evidence around the true benefits these scans bring to patients and health systems, pointing to the high price charged for them. Others testify to the diagnostic help these scans offer, lifting the veil on previously unexplained patient cases, and highlighting the possibility of taking action long before certain symptoms are expressed. One way or another, these reactions reflect an approach to medical screening that challenges traditional practices and raises questions. In this episode with the Founder and CEO of Prenuvo, Andrew Lacy addresses the main questions raised by this practice, offering new perspectives on how to apprehend these scans as a medical analysis tool, how they can complement existing care practices, and the complexity linked to the evaluation of the impact that these scans can have on health systems. An eye-opening conversation on what might constitute a part of future preventive healthcare! Timeline: 00:02:47 - Andrew’s background as a serial tech entrepreneur and his move into healthcare 00:04:15 - The idea behind Prenuvo and full-body scans as an early medical screening method 00:06:49 - What the Prenuvo experience looks like compared to a typical medical check-up 00:10:11 - The Prenuvo scanner and what it can see inside the body 00:14:41 - Can Prenuvo scans diagnose certain conditions? 00:18:44 - For whom are these scans for? 00:21:35 - Building the case for full-body MRI scans benefits toward health systems 00:25:39 - Making full-body MRI scans more affordable 00:27:30 - How Prenuvo leverages AI throughout its operations 00:30:21 - Empowering patients to drive long-term behavioral change 00:34:43 - Prenuvo’s plans for geographic expansion and growth What we also talked about with Andrew: Dr. Raj Attariwala This episode was made possible with the support of HLTH Europe! As mentioned by Andrew during the episode, we recommend taking a look at the Research section of Prenuvo’s website, to be informed about the latest in multi-parametric MRI studies and its applications across multiple disease areas. You can also find out more on PubMed for further studies on these topics. To dive further into the technology behind Prenuvo’s scans, head out to The Scan section of their website. You can follow Prenuvo’s activities on LinkedIn, Instagram, and X, and get in touch with Andrew via LinkedIn. If you want to give me feedback on the episode or suggest potential guests, contact me over LinkedIn or via email! And if you liked the episode, please share it, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a 5-star review on streaming platforms! 🙏 There’s now a bi-monthly newsletter around the podcast where you will be informed of the latest episodes and kept posted on the latest medical tech progress, subscribe here! Lastly, don’t forget to follow our activities on LinkedIn and our website!