Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Podcasts

Got protein on your mind? Join us for an in-depth, lively discussion on all things protein! Learn exactly how much you need based on your age and activity level, and steer clear of possible risks like kidney stones. We debunk myths, unveil marketing tricks like 'protein washing,' and provide practical tips for maintaining muscle and optimizing overall health. Utilize tools to track your intake and get the most from your diet. This episode is packed with information to get you excited about taking control of your protein intake! As always, consult your medical professional for personalized advice. Tune in now for an engaging and informative session! 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 00:00 Introduction and Listener's Question 00:56 Protein Hype and Marketing 02:13 Unpacking Protein Recommendations 03:42 Daily Protein Intake and RDA 08:46 Protein Needs for Older Adults 14:42 Protein Intake for Middle-Aged Adults 15:21 Protein Intake and Aging 15:39 Optimal Protein Intake for Middle-Aged Adults 16:37 Protein Needs for Younger Adults 18:59 Stratifying Protein Intake by Activity Level 19:55 Combining Age and Activity Recommendations 23:36 Practical Tips for Increasing Protein Intake 31:02 Final Thoughts and Listener Engagement

Our Berlin Marathon Experience: A Life-Saving Moment In this podcast episode, we share the incredible story of our friend, Dr. Eliza Pierko, a sports medicine physician. During her fifth marathon in Berlin, we were amazed to learn how she stopped at mile 21 to administer CPR to a fellow runner who suffered cardiac arrest. Despite this unexpected challenge, she resumed the race and achieved a personal best. We dive into this remarkable life-saving event, emphasizing the importance of CPR knowledge and highlighting Dr. Pierko's journey, including her recovery from a severe ankle injury. As hosts, we reflect on the heroic nature of Dr. Pierko's actions and encourage our listeners to learn CPR, showing that with the right training, any of us can save a life Thanks for tuning in, friends! 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 00:00 Introduction and Teaser 00:21 Meet Dr. Elisa Pierko 00:54 The Berlin Marathon Incident 02:08 Interview with Dr. Elisa Pierko 04:35 Dr. Pierko's Running Journey 07:32 The Day of the Marathon 09:37 The Emergency Response 12:31 Reflecting on the Experience 18:37 The Importance of Immediate CPR 19:32 Calling for Help and Team Coordination 20:47 Administering the Shock 22:10 Continuing the Marathon 22:44 Emotional Aftermath 25:28 Support from the Running Community 31:33 Reflecting on the Experience 33:30 Encouraging CPR Training

Modernizing surgery by making it smarter, safer, and more predictive. This is the mission of Björn Von Siemens and his team at Caresyntax. By developing a platform that integrates into hospitals’ infrastructures and leveraging their data flows throughout the planning, execution, and follow-up of surgeries, the company has established itself as a leader in connected surgery. Their impact on health systems worldwide is massive and continues to grow at pace: +3000 equipped operating rooms +30,000 surgical teams served +3 million surgeries assisted each year In a world where healthcare resources are growing scarce and where access to surgery is highly unequal, Caresyntax aims to be one of those enabling a profound change in medicine at scale, for the benefit of patients, healthcare professionals, and hospitals. By helping them optimize the use of operating rooms, staffing, and costs. By providing video oversight and intelligence for each operation performed, tracking every step of their execution. By enabling continuous improvement of medical teams and surgeons through detailed case reviews. In this fascinating episode, we delve into the world of cutting-edge surgery in the era of robotics, AI, and automation. Björn opens up about the inside story of this unique healthtech entrepreneurial adventure, revealing the challenges and successes that have made Caresyntax a pillar of modern surgery! Timeline: 00:02:45 - Bjoern’s story as an aspiring surgeon who shifted toward healthcare entrepreneurship 00:08:14 - The idea behind Caresyntax and solving major needs for surgery 00:14:16 - The functioning of Caresyntax’s platform 00:18:07 - Helping surgeons get better at what they do 00:26:45 - Giving transparency to hospitals on their operations and opportunities for improvement 00:31:55 - The role of AI in Caresyntax’s platform 00:34:44 - Helping hospitals fight the burn-out crisis 00:39:08 - Setting the right expectations from patients prior to surgery 00:42:39 - What excites Björn for the future of surgery What we also talked about with Björn: Quantum Surgical Intuitive Surgical Radical prostatectomy Total knee arthroplasty Neuralink General Catalyst We cited with Björn some of the past episodes of the series: #2 - Treating liver cancer with surgical robotics - Lucien Blondel - Quantum Surgical This episode was made possible with the support of HLTH Europe! As mentioned by Björn during the episode, we recommend reading The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Atul Gawande. To dive further into the applications and use cases around Caresyntax’s platform for surgery, take a look at the Resources section of their website. You can follow Caresyntax’s activities on LinkedIn and X, and get in touch with Björn 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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Alkaline water is EVERYWHERE! But is there really any benefits behind the booming business? In this episode we explore higher pH water and its supposed impact on hydration, acid reflux, bone health, and even cancer prevention. Through discussions on acidity, alkaline diets, and the Warburg effect, we aim to separate fact from marketing, highlighting that while alkaline water might have minor benefits for specific conditions like osteoporosis, it does not prevent cancer or necessarily provide superior hydration. Moreover, we emphasize safe use when experimenting with alkaline water at home. Have you been buying this water and wanted to know the dirty on the whether it actually helps? Check out this episode with Your Doctor Friends today! 00:00 Introduction: What's Your Preferred Form of Water? 00:25 The Alkaline Water Experience 04:45 Understanding pH and Alkalinity 08:10 The Warburg Effect and Alkaline Diet 13:39 Can You Change Your Body's pH? 17:16 Measurable Outcomes and the Warburg Effect 17:38 The Complexity of Human Biology vs. Lab Data 18:13 The Dangers of DIY Health Research 19:51 The Butterfly Effect and Alkaline Water Myths 20:12 Alkaline Water and Acid Reflux 25:46 Alkaline Water and Bone Health 28:20 Hydration and Alkaline Water 32:22 Final Thoughts on Alkaline Water 35:13 Podcast Disclaimer Thanks for tuning in, friends! Please sign up for our “PULSE CHECK” monthly newsletter! Signup is easy, right on our website, and we PROMISE not to spam you. We just want to send you monthly cool articles, videos, and thoughts :)  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

*** To get 150€ off on any Premium or Platinum tickets for MedTech World, use the code MTWMaltaMathieuChaffard150OFF during check-out via the official booking platform *** Leaving your surgical training to create a healthcare conference from scratch... ...On an island of 300 km² in the middle of the Mediterranean! This is the crazy bet that Dylan Attard took 5 years ago by founding MedTech World. From its first online conference held in 2020 in the midst of COVID-19 to its early roadshows around the world two years later, the annual Maltese event led by Dylan and his team has now established itself as a must on the global healthtech scene! Far from traditional trade shows sponsored by industry giants, MedTech World aims to be a platform to accelerate healthcare innovation by fostering an intimate connection between entrepreneurs, investors, HCPs, and industry professionals. This year, more than 2000 participants will gather at the Mediterranean Conference Center (a building built as a hospital in the 16th century!), including more than 300 startups, 100 investors, and 200 partners. So how do we plan such an event? How to curate its content to create value for its participants and partners? What does it take to build a strong community centered on medical innovation? And how to differentiate yourself from other global conferences? In this Masterclass on healthcare event management, Dylan unveils the keys to MedTech World's success and many more reasons to join in in Malta in November this year! Timeline: 00:02:36 - Dylan’s background from surgery trainee to founding a global conference 00:06:12 - Mutual benefits of having a medical background and being an entrepreneur 0009:03 - The idea behind MedTech World 00:16:01 - Attractivity of Malta as a medical technology hub 00:18:20 - Expanding MedTech World’s reach beyond Malta 00:20:51 - Shaping the conference program and curating the highest quality content 00:27:17 - Trends and emerging technologies in MedTech worth following 0029:36 - Dylan’s advice on making a career change from medical professional to entrepreneur What we also talked about with Dylan: Malta Medical Students’ Association Prof. Shafi Ahmed We mentioned with Dylan some of the past episodes of the series: #2 - Treating liver cancer with surgical robotics - Lucien Blondel This episode was made possible with the support of MedTech World! As Dylan mentioned during the episode, you can learn more about the different events that MedTech World hosts throughout the year on their official website. To register for the conference in Malta, click here and use the code MTWMaltaMathieuChaffard150OFF to get 150€ off your attendance ticket! You can follow MedTech World’s activities on LinkedIn, X, and Instagram, and contact Dylan via LinkedIn. If you want to give me feedback on the episode or suggest potential guests, reach out via LinkedIn or 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, we discuss the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. We examine public unfamiliarity with the service, despite its crucial role in providing immediate help for mental health crises, substance abuse issues, and suicidal thoughts. We explore the history of the lifeline, its purpose, operation, and how people can better understand and utilize it. We emphasize that 988 is designed to be an easily accessible resource for anyone experiencing emotional distress, highlighting successful call rates and the importance of public awareness and education. 00:00 Introduction to 988 Hotline 00:14 Statistics and Public Awareness 03:05 History of Suicide Prevention Hotlines 05:28 Implementation and Accessibility of 988 07:42 Who Answers When You Call 988? 19:26 What to Expect When You Call or Text 988 26:23 988: More Than Just a Suicide Hotline 29:58 Final Thoughts and Encouragement 32:21 Disclaimer and Credits Thanks for tuning in, friends! Please sign up for our “PULSE CHECK” monthly newsletter! Signup is easy, right on our website, and we PROMISE not to spam you. We just want to send you monthly cool articles, videos, and thoughts :)  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

AI and computational science are revolutionizing the biotechnology sector. From identifying new therapeutic approaches to their production and accelerating the administrative processes for bringing them to market, the entire value chain of this sector is impacted! These recent advancements have given rise to a new field in the industry: TechBio. But what lies behind this futuristic term? And how exactly do these technologies accelerate the development and introduction of new treatments? These two questions are at the heart of this episode featuring Mati Gill from AION Labs. With a background in law and in the pharmaceutical industry, Mati is the CEO of this venture builder focused on this emerging field, at the cutting edge of computer science and biology. A true startup factory for TechBio, formed around partnerships with the world's largest Tech and Biotechnology companies. Unlike conventional innovation platforms such as incubators or startup accelerators, AION Labs enables Founders to accelerate the development of their companies through a holistic range of services and tools: Anchoring the startup’s mission around a clear R&D issue identified by industrial partners Funding new ventures at the pre-seed or seed stage Assisting Founders in identifying and recruiting talent Providing the infrastructure and resources necessary for co-developing new solutions with industrial partners A masterclass on innovation in TechBio and what this industry will change for health and patients soon! Timeline: 00:02:43 - Mati’s background from studying law to entering the TechBio field 00:07:00 - A new way to discover medical treatments and drugs 00:12:42 - The current impact of TechBio on the pharmaceutical industry 00:15:58 - The attitude of regulators toward TechBio and how they adapt to it 00:19:00 - Breaking down fantasies around TechBio and its promises 00:23:54 - AION Lab’s operating model and how to build the next TechBio success 00:34:06 - Relationships and investments between startups and partners from AION Labs 00:41:30 - Advice for TechBio enthusiasts and future entrepreneurs in the field What we also talked about with Mati: Sharon Kredo-Russo Nature’s article on AI’s potential to accelerate drug discovery (from October 2023) FDA EMA DenovAI Biotech Kashif Sadiq PromiseBio Prof. Yifat Merbl We cited with Mati some of the past episodes of the series: #8 - Using organoids to transform drug discovery - Nikolce Gjorevski - Roche This episode was made possible with the support of HLTH Europe! As Mati mentioned during the episode, you can learn more about the latest in TechBio through Christian Tidona’s work with Biomed X. You can follow AION Labs’ activities on LinkedIn and X, and get in touch with Mati 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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Get ready for cold and flu season with this entertaining and informative episode! Dive into everything you need to know about staying healthy this fall. From the latest on COVID-19 and flu vaccinations to understanding the rise of RSV, we've got you covered. Learn the importance of testing, find out the best time to get your vaccines, and discover fun facts about how viruses spread. Whether you're curious about the impact of climate change on diseases like dengue or want to ensure your kids are protected against measles, this guide will keep you informed and entertained. Stay ahead of the season and keep your family safe with tips and tricks from the experts. Don't let the bugs catch you off guard! 00:00 Introduction to the Big Three Fall Viruses 00:05 Current State of COVID-19 01:41 COVID-19 Testing and Vaccination Insights 03:41 COVID-19 Vaccination: Public Perception and Recommendations 15:22 Flu Season: What to Expect and How to Prepare 24:37 RSV: The Rising Concern 32:10 Other Emerging Viruses: What You Need to Know 36:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Thanks for tuning in, friends! Please sign up for our “PULSE CHECK” monthly newsletter! Signup is easy, right on our website, and we PROMISE not to spam you. We just want to send you monthly cool articles, videos, and thoughts :)  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

Radiology is the field of medicine that has experienced some of the most dramatic technological changes over the past decades. And given the record number of approvals for AI-based and machine-learning tools dedicated to radiology in Europe and the US (far ahead of all other medical specialties combined!), this trend is unlikely to slow down. Such rapid evolution can be attributed to the abundance of imaging data from clinical practice, and it already has a huge impact on the way radiologists work and care for patients. Faster workflows, enhanced diagnostic accuracy, and better informed clinical decisions… As we enter the era of multimodal AI models capable of simultaneously interpreting volumes of data from different formats (such as voice notes, images, videos, texts, etc.), we can only expect this evolution to accelerate even more in the coming months and years. As we seek to understand this transformation, we sit down with Amine Korchi, a Swiss radiologist, entrepreneur, investor, and renowned advocate for technological progress in radiology. In this eye-opening episode, Amine offers us a rich perspective on: the evolution of medical imaging, from static 2D images, through dynamic 3D, to AI the impact of AI on the training of physicians and their specialization current use cases of AI in radiology and their impact on patient care the barriers to its adoption and the fears AI raises among radiologists future developments of AI in radiology and their promises An episode to help us understand one of the major technological revolutions in medicine - and one we're far from seeing the end of! Timeline: 00:02:39 - Amine’s background as a radiologist, entrepreneur, and investor in clinical AI 00:06:10 - How radiology transformed over the past 20 years 00:13:43 - Is ultra specialization in medicine a good thing? 00:17:39 - Concrete use cases of AI in clinical radiology 00:21:50 - Barriers to AI adoption in radiology 00:27:44 - Future developments of AI in radiology 00:33:17 - The tasks that AI will replace in radiology 00:36:16 - Impact of AI on future radiologists’ training Other topics: Intravenous urography CT Scan Iseult MRI machine Tumor board GPT4-o Cerebriu Smart Reporting Gleamer Owkin Kicky Van Leeuwen Hugh Harvey Microlearning Past episodes: #1 - Measuring your arterial age to prevent heart diseases - Ted Baldwin - Imageens #16 - Making ultrasound portable to transform medical imaging - Ohad Arazi - Clarius As mentioned by Amine during the episode, you can learn more about the latest in radiology through The Imaging Wire newsletter or on Radiology Business. If you want to get in touch with Amine, you can do so 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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Have you noticed how heavy kid's backpacks are? It seems like a no-brainer that this could cause back pain. But does it? Your Doctor Friends give you the expert insights into whether back pain is actually worsened by backpacks and give parents actionable tips to make it better. We review key research findings, discuss practical solutions for reducing backpack weight, consider whether schools should play a role in managing backpack weights through better locker placement and digital textbook options. We conclude with tips for both parents and children to regularly clean out and minimize the load of their backpacks. 00:00 Introduction: Can Backpacks Cause Back Pain? 00:43 Personal Experiences with Backpacks 03:30 Scientific Studies on Backpack Weight and Back Pain 06:45 Recommendations for Choosing the Right Backpack 11:02 Proper Backpack Usage Tips 16:32 School Policies and Practical Solutions 20:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Thanks for tuning in, friends! Please sign up for our “PULSE CHECK” monthly newsletter! Signup is easy, right on our website, and we PROMISE not to spam you. We just want to send you monthly cool articles, videos, and thoughts :)  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

Sleep is the resting state that nature has chosen for us by default. Long overlooked or even neglected, it is one of the keys to good health, alongside nutrition, physical exercise, and mental and emotional health. Moreover, it is an excellent indicator of our overall health: when our sleep is disturbed, it usually means at least one of these four components is affected. It thus seems essential to be able to measure the quality of our sleep while minimizing the interaction or invasiveness of the measurement method with our body. And that is precisely the promise of Soumya Dash and his company Sleepiz! Based on radar technology, this Swiss startup has developed a compact device to place on a bedside table, capable of remotely clinically measuring sleep and detecting potential disorders such as sleep apnea or insomnia. No electroencephalogram to wear on the head, no pulse oximeter on the finger, nor any wearable around the wrist: everything is measured from the bedside table and without any direct interaction with the subject measured. In this surprising episode, we dive into the fascinating world of sleep, a realm with many secrets still to be uncovered! Soumya shares with us insights into the technology his team has developed, the difference between consumer-grade and medical-grade sleep monitors, and a glimpse into the future of healthcare in this field! Timeline: 00:02:21 - How Soumya came across sleep monitoring and why it matters 00:12:45 - How the Sleepiz device monitors sleep 00:18:20 - Relevant use cases and target indications of sleep disorders 00:22:35 - Differences between consumer-grade vs. medical-grade sleep monitors 00:25:35 - B2C and B2B business models 00:37:43 - Past milestones and challenges ahead What we also talked about with Soumya: ETH Zürich ISO 13485 norm Class IIa medical device 510(k) FDA clearance Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Oura Ring WHOOP IDUN Technologies SmartCardia As mentioned by Soumya during the episode, you can learn more about sleep and the current state of research in the book Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker. You will find more information about Sleepiz on their website and you can follow their activities on LinkedIn. If you want to get in touch with Soumya, you can do so 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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Can you feel it?!? The energy, the excitement, the smell of fresh-cut grass—football season is back! From Friday night lights to Sunday tailgates, there’s nothing quite like it. The thrill of the game, the hard hits, the big plays, the rivalries—we wait all year for this. It’s the heartbeat of fall.  But behind the touchdowns and tackles, there’s a conversation we can’t afford to ignore. As much as we love this sport, we can’t turn a blind eye to the growing concerns around traumatic brain injuries—injuries that have changed the lives of countless players, from the pros to the youth leagues. In the first week of the new season, two young people, Caden Tellier, 16, of Selma, Alabama and Cohen Craddock, 13, of West Virginia, died of traumatic brain injuries. While we don’t have all the details of their tragic injuries, it is a stark reminder of the risks players take when they step onto the field. In this episode, Your Doctor Friends dive into the other side of the excitement—the risks that come with those bone-crushing hits. We tackle topics such as whether the type of helmet matters, what those weird sponge-like helmet covers actually do and how tackle football compares to flag football (spoiler alert, this 2021 study by the CDC and published in Sports Health, found that youth tackle football players experienced FIFTEEN TIMES more head impacts than their youth flag football players).  We also give you tips on how to be mindful of signs of concussion or more serious brain injuries. The CDC's "Heads Up" program has great information on their website! Football is fun. Football can be dangerous. Informed consent matters! Your Doctor Friends are here to give you the breakdown and help you decide what's best for you and your family. Stay healthy, dear friends! Thanks for tuning in, friends! Please sign up for our “PULSE CHECK” monthly newsletter! Signup is easy, right on our website, and we PROMISE not to spam you. We just want to send you monthly cool articles, videos, and thoughts :)  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

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently went through a comprehensive multi-year process to re-imagine its core focus and aspirational state to be the trusted leaders in advancing musculoskeletal health. Members of the AAOS Presidential Line provide behind-the-scenes perspective that explores the need for change, and how these changes provide a foundation for greater collaboration, innovation, learning opportunities and benefits for current and future members, patients and the larger musculoskeletal community. More on AAOS’ proposed governance changes: https://www.aaos.org/about/meet-aaos/proposed-governance-changes/ Moving Forward: AAOS Board of Directors Approves New Strategic Plan, (AAOS Now, April 2024): https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2024/march-april/commentary/commentary01/   Look Towards the Future, (AAOS Now, August 2024), https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2024/aug/youraaos/youraaos01 Host:  Valerae O. Lewis, MD, FAAOS, AAOS Membership Council Chair  Guests:  Paul Tornetta III, MD, PhD, FAAOS, AAOS President   Annunziato (Ned) Amendola, MD, FAAOS, AAOS First Vice President   Joel Mayerson, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, AAOS Board of Councilors Chair

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) recently went through a comprehensive multi-year process to re-imagine its core focus and aspirational state to be the trusted leaders in advancing musculoskeletal health. Members of the AAOS Presidential Line provide behind-the-scenes perspective that explores the need for change, and how these changes provide a foundation for greater collaboration, innovation, learning opportunities and benefits for current and future members, patients and the larger musculoskeletal community. More on AAOS’ proposed governance changes: https://www.aaos.org/about/meet-aaos/proposed-governance-changes/ Moving Forward: AAOS Board of Directors Approves New Strategic Plan, (AAOS Now, April 2024): https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2024/march-april/commentary/commentary01/   Look Towards the Future, (AAOS Now, August 2024), https://www.aaos.org/aaosnow/2024/aug/youraaos/youraaos01 Host:  Valerae O. Lewis, MD, FAAOS, AAOS Membership Council Chair  Guests:  Paul Tornetta III, MD, PhD, FAAOS, AAOS President   Annunziato (Ned) Amendola, MD, FAAOS, AAOS First Vice President   Joel Mayerson, MD, FAAOS, FAOA, AAOS Board of Councilors Chair

Dan Vahdat is an emblematic figure and entrepreneur in healthtech. A visionary we could say, having anticipated the problem of point solutions in the industry, while predicting the essential role smartphones would have in empowering patients to take control of their health. The company he founded after pausing his PhD, Huma, has pioneered the field of digital health and remote patient monitoring, having been one of the first to successfully deliver digital disease management programs across multiple conditions. The first to receive regulatory clearance in Europe (IIb) and the US (II) for its configurable disease management platform. As the firm is nearing the status of “unicorn” in its 13th year and approaching profitability, it’s never been so close to realizing Dan’s vision: augmenting the capacity of health systems at scale while enabling true proactive and predictive care. Huma’s list of successes is immense: more than 3000 hospitals and clinics supported, 27 million patients served, Winner of the 2022 Prix Galien award for digital health, and the list goes on… But the Founder’s ambition does not stop there. In this fascinating episode, Dan explains Huma’s journey toward becoming the “Shopify” of digital health, or in other words, the central infrastructure on which other digital health companies can successfully build disease management programs, more efficiently and at less cost. In the challenging business of digital health, Dan shares his reflections on what enabled Huma to succeed where many other companies failed. He explains the approach they took when it comes to fostering patient engagement, addressing healthcare professionals’ needs, and being relentless about building robust clinical and economic evidence. An inside look into one of the most innovative firms in digital health, and the future of this industry! Timeline: 00:03:04 - Dan’s background from dropping out of his PhD to founding Huma 00:06:16 - Huma’s starting point focusing on rare diseases 00:08:09 - The Huma platform and how it is changing how we deliver care 00:10:56 - Creating the Shopify for digital health 00:17:25 - How Huma is improving running decentralized clinical trials 00:21:53 - The importance of UX and evidence generation 00:24:42 - Making engaging digital health solutions 00:28:14 - What excites Dan for digital health’s future 00:34:02 - Dan’s reflections on his journey from PhD dropout to Huma’s CEO 00:37:40 - Maximizing operational efficiency in a healthtech startup What we also talked about with Dan: Second Opinion Peterson Technology Health Institute Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson 23andme Vertex Pharmaceuticals We cited with Dan 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 This episode was made possible with the support of HLTH Europe! As mentioned by Dan during the episode, you can join the waitlist for the Huma Cloud Platform here. You will find on their website more information about their latest news and research. You can follow Huma’s activities on LinkedIn and X, and get in touch with Dan 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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Scott Nelson is a true authority in the Medtech field. A serial entrepreneur, investor, and early podcaster with Medsider, he currently leads FastWave Medical, a startup developing a method to combat atherosclerosis, specifically the rigid plaques formed by significant calcium deposits in blood vessels. The principle behind this technology is cavitation, which involves the formation, growth, and implosive collapse of bubbles in a liquid medium. When sonic pressure waves are transmitted through a balloon catheter filled with liquid, they cause rapid pressure changes in the surrounding fluid. These pressure changes result in the formation of bubbles within the fluid rapidly expanding and collapsing violently. The shock waves created by these bubbles' explosion weaken solid nearby structures while leaving soft tissues intact. The idea is to break down calcium deposits without affecting the blood vessels, which regain flexibility. It thereby reduces the risk of obstruction or increased local blood pressure, and facilitates the placement of a stent or the expansion of the vessel with another balloon catheter. The method, called intravascular lithotripsy (IVL), is already used by interventional cardiologists. Still, much work remains to make it easier to use, more cost-efficient, and ultimately democratize further this practice, whose clinical benefits have already been proven. This is at the core of FastWave Medical’s mission. Given the rapid development of the company (having raised $12 million in just six months after its incorporation in 2021) and its progress in clinical validation stages, there is no doubt that it is poised to disrupt and expand an emerging market where only a few firms operate. In this episode, we talk with Scott about medtech entrepreneurship, being a visionary in a highly regulated industry, and the importance of sharing experience and expertise to progress daily in one’s healthcare career. An episode with one of the leading voices in the medtech scene, offering a glimpse into the future of cardiac surgery! Timeline: 00:02:23 - Scott’s background in Medtech 00:07:34 - FastWave Medical’s mission in cardiac surgery 00:10:35 - Working principle of IVL 00:20:23 - Adoption in clinical practice 00:22:30 - What FastWave Medical does differently than its competitors 00:26:33 - Driving the costs of the surgical intervention down 00:27:44 - Towards additional medical indications for IVL 00:30:58 - Starting Medsider and podcasting before the iPhone What we also talked about with Scott: Stents Balloon catheters Atherectomy Joovv Shockwave Medical CTO Plus Cardiovascular Research Foundation Miguel Montero-Baker Venkatesh Ramaiah As mentioned by Scott during the episode, we recommend looking at the IVL Science page on FastWave Medical’s website as well as The Catalyst Blog curated by Shockwave Medical, to learn more about IVL and its latest progress. If you are yourself in MedTech entrepreneurship, do check out Medsider and the numerous resources and insights it offers, including interviews from other Founders and CEOs, a newsletter, and playbooks. You can also listen to the Medsider Podcast on all streaming platforms! You can contact Scott via email and follow his activities on 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're back!!! And we're here to talk about GETTING OLD! We often hear people say something along the lines of, “I feel like once I turned 60, everything went downhill.” Or “It feels like all of a sudden in my mid-40s, I am falling apart.” Does this sound familiar? Historically, as physicians, Your Doctor Friends generally reassure those folks that it's all a coincidence and they weren’t rapidly deteriorating.  But what if there are times when we actually "fall apart"? Like on a biological level?? Perhaps you've come across a few of the headlines from major news outlets, with titles like: Research shows our bodies go through rapid changes in our 40s and our 60s - from NBC News. Feeling old? Your molecules change rapidly around ages 44 and 60 - from The Washington Post. Scientists find humans age dramatically in two bursts – at 44, then 60 - from The Guardian. What if you wanted the unfiltered data about aging, straight from the source?? Cue Dr. Michael Snyder, chair of Genetics at Stanford University, talking about HIS recent study, published by HIS lab, showing two distinct times in our lives in which we may age “faster.” So... when we say that all of a sudden we feel like we are falling apart, we may actually be right. Woof. Stay with us today as we talk to Dr. Snyder about when this aging happens, why it happens and perhaps most importantly, are there ways we can avoid these rapid aging moments? Thanks for tuning in, friends! Please sign up for our “PULSE CHECK” monthly newsletter! Signup is easy, right on our website, and we PROMISE not to spam you. We just want to send you monthly cool articles, videos, and thoughts :)  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