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Few companies can claim to be a step ahead of tech giants in the wearable race. The Swiss company Aktiia can. They were the first to successfully bring to market a device capable of continuously and accurately measuring blood pressure, officially approved in Europe and soon to be in the US. All in a discreet bracelet that resembles a traditional jewel. It changes the game for how we approach hypertension, the first chronic condition worldwide affecting a staggering 1.4 billion people, and which comes with dire long-term consequences like strokes and heart attacks. The impact such groundbreaking technology can have on the daily lives of those affected is immense, not to mention its benefits for those in charge of their medical care. Say goodbye to the uncomfortable and cumbersome inflatable cuff (the actual “gold standard” to measure blood pressure), not to mention the major step forward in terms of design! Aktiia has defied expectations by merging optical and machine learning expertise over nearly two decades of cutting-edge research, resulting in a significant breakthrough in the world of wearables. In this new episode of the series, we sit with Jay Shah - the leading cardiologist and current Chief Medical Officer at Aktiia - who shares with us the story and functioning behind this stunning piece of technology. You will learn about: Hypertension and the public health crisis it represents The benefits of continuous blood pressure measurement How the Aktiia bracelet works How a small company like Aktiia was able to stand up to the biggest tech companies Preventive medicine and why empowering patients in their self-care matters A fascinating episode exploring the medical potential of wearables in our lives! Timeline: 02:30 - Jay’s background as a cardiologist and what led him to Aktiia 05:30 - The most common cause of cardiovascular diseases: hypertension 10:15 - What Aktiia is about and what it changes for blood pressure monitoring 15:50 - How Aktiia’s technology work 20:12 - The limits of the pattern-matching approach with wearable data 24:00 - Why Aktiia succeeded where big tech companies failed 27:45 - Who can get access to Aktiia’s bracelet 30:35 - How Aktiia empowers patients to take better control of their condition What we also talked about with Jay: Mattia Bertschi Josep Sola Massachusetts General Hospital Mayo Clinic Blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer) Photoplethysmography NextMed Health We cited with Jay some of the past episodes from the series: #1 - Measuring your arterial age to prevent heart diseases - Ted Baldwin - Imageens #12 - Unleashing the power of digital health - Daniel Kraft - Digital.Health You can learn more about Aktiia through their website. Feel free to follow their activities on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram! As mentioned by Jay during the episode, you can find out more about the clinical research in hypertension and all the evidence developed around the bracelet in that regard here. For a very technical deep dive into cuffless blood pressure monitoring, we invite you to consult “The Handbook of Cuffless Blood Pressure Monitoring: A Practical Guide for Clinicians, Researchers, and Engineers” by Josep Sola himself, one of the founders from Aktiia. If you want to get in touch with Jay, feel free to contact him over LinkedIn. If you want to give me feedback on the episode or suggest potential guests, you can contact me over LinkedIn or via email at [email protected]! If you liked the episode, please share it, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a 5-star review on streaming platforms! 🙏 And don’t forget to follow our activities on LinkedIn and through our website!

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In a riveting discussion, Dr. Kimi Chernoby and Dr. Monica Saxena delve into the impact of the Dobbs decision on abortion access in the US. As practicing emergency physicians and lawyers, they are the ideal guests to unpack the real-world challenges physicians face in the post-Dobbs era.  How can doctors navigate the uncertain landscape of reproductive rights under restrictive laws? Tune in to find out.  In this episode, you will be able to: Discover how the Dobbs case potentially alters abortion accessibility in the United States. Grasp the intricate relationship between state and federal laws impacting abortion services. Understand the labyrinth of legal factors to consider within emergency departments. Gain insight on the crucial role of medication management when dealing with miscarriages in emergency settings. Learn why the combined study of MD/JD or DO/JD offers an enriched angle in the medical-legal field. Legal resources mentioned in this episode:Abortion Defense NetworkNational Women's Law Center Are you a healthcare professional looking to empower yourself and advance in your field? Then, you won’t want to miss the transformational Women in Medicine Summit, September 13-14 at the Drake Hotel in Chicago. This event is a powerhouse of inspiration designed to elevate and celebrate women in medicine.Dr. Austin, host of this podcast will be there and hopes you will be too! Are you a physician mom with school-aged children feeling utterly exhausted? Dr. Shafie, an ER doc, coach, and mom to 8-year-old twins, understands firsthand what you're going through. Starting in July, you'll meet for two 1-hour sessions twice a month to help you let go of mom guilt and live a life you can truly enjoy. Connect w/ her on LinkedIn or Instagram MicroSkills is built on one core, easy-to-learn principle: every big goal, complicated task, healthy habit, and, yes, even what we think of as character traits, can be broken down into small, learnable, skills that can be practiced, and incorporated real-time. Pre-order wherever you buy your books or on Amazon; launches Apr 16. Support the Show. Connect with Andrea on Instagram (@andreaaustinmd) or LinkedIn about the show and more, or visit her website www.andreaaustinmd.com. Sign up for her newsletter, “Heartline: Healthcare Needs More Heart” It is your go-to source for insightful content on transforming the healthcare landscape and staying well while changemaking. Join this list to keep up to date on the launch of her forthcoming book, Revitalized: A guidebook to rediscovering your heartline. This book provides a beacon for channeling emotional intelligence not only to survive but thrive in medicine.

Join hosts Bryan and Jay as they discover a world of care journeys and patient experiences in an engaging podcast episode featuring Teri Sun, Chief Strategy Officer at White Rhino. With a background in neuroscience and psychology, Teri provides valuable insights into the significance of emotional support and effective communication in healthcare. Together, they explore strategies to enhance communication, address information retention challenges, and optimize patient experiences. They delve into the impact of personalization in healthcare marketing on care journeys and unravel the keys to revolutionizing patient experiences. Tune in to this enlightening discussion and gain valuable perspectives on improving healthcare communication.   Learn more about Teri Sun: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/teribarrows/ Website - https://www.whiterhino.com/   Learn more about Jay Parkinson, MD: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/parkinsonjay/ Website - https://www.sanabenefits.com/   Learn more about Bryan Cush, MS: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryancush/   Learn more about Tidal Health Group: Website - https://www.tidalhealthgroup.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/tidal-health-group YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDwP9_mI8ZD2BBqmCZVfR_Q Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tidalhealthgroup/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TidalHealthGroup/   We would greatly appreciate your feedback or if you have an interested guest, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via email at: [email protected]

In this episode, we are joined by Hamed Shahbazi, a pioneering entrepreneur, tech expert, and founder of the TIO Networks. Hamed brings a unique perspective on how AI and other tech advancements are shaping the future of healthcare, and transforming how medical services are provided and received. We explore the cutting-edge applications of artificial intelligence in healthcare, breaking down its role in telemedicine, remote monitoring, and personalized treatment plans. Hamed shares insights on biohacking and the mind-body connection, inspiring listeners to embrace the limitless possibilities of technology in improving overall well-being. Listen now on Apple & Spotify SPONSOR BetterHelp is the largest online counseling platform worldwide. They change the way people get help with facing life's challenges by providing convenient, discreet and affordable access to a licensed therapist. BetterHelp makes professional counselling available anytime, anywhere, through a computer, tablet or smartphone. Sign up HERE for 10% off. http://betterhelp.com/solvinghealthcare Use Discount code “solvinghealthcare” OFFERS Thank you for reading Solving Healthcare Media with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng. This post is public so feel free to share it. Solving Healthcare Media with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Solving Healthcare Media with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng at kwadcast.substack.com/subscribe

Join us as we sit down with Kelsey Nisbet, a brave and inspiring woman who shares her personal experience with miscarriages and the often overlooked postpartum challenges that follow. Together, we delve into the emotional rollercoaster, the impact on marriage and relationships, and explore strategies for healing and finding support during these difficult times. We also discuss the importance of feeling heard by your healthcare provider and how advocating for yourself and actively participating in your healthcare decisions can lead to better outcomes and a sense of empowerment in your own well-being. DOWNLOAD your freebies created by Dr. Tara  LEARN for FREE from Dr. Tara JOIN Dr. Tara on TikTok Come say hi over on Tara's Instagram  *Information provided on this podcast provides general health information for educational purposes only. The information provided by me as a fertility coach is not to be used as a substitute for medical advice, cannot diagnose or treat any health condition and does not substitute for care from your healthcare provider.

Johns Hopkins School of Nursing student Ali Lose shares her experience participating in the “Incivility Simulation,” which teaches students how to confront incivility in the workplace. The Incivility Simulation was developed by the R3 Initiative and is available on the R3 website.  The Resilient Nurse is a special series within the On the Pulse podcast. This podcast discusses the complexities, misconceptions, and pathways toward keeping a resilient workforce; and shares tools and practices nurses can use to renew and amplify their resilience. 

Host: Darryl S. Chutka M.D. [@chutkaMD] Guest: Lisa Lammert, R.D.N., L.D. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death to individuals in the U.S. Many feel that our typical American diet with its high saturated fat content is a major contributor to this. There’s good evidence that shows plant-based diets are cost-effective in lowering the risk factors for cardiovascular disease including obesity, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and diabetes. They may also lower the number of medications an individual needs to take to manage their chronic diseases. So, are there any disadvantages to a plant-based diet? Are all plant-based diets healthy and what are the nutritional challenges for a patient on a plant-based diet? We’ll discuss these questions in this podcast on “Plant-Based Diets”. Our guest is Lisa Lammert, a registered dietician and nutritionist at the Mayo Clinic. Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Meet Suchi SariaSuchi Saria is the John C. Malone Associate Professor of computer science at the Whiting School of Engineering and of statistics and health policy at the Bloomberg School of Public Health. She directs the Machine Learning and Healthcare Lab and is the founding research director of the Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare. Key Insights:Suchi Saria is focusing on making A.I. work at the point of care.  Consumers Lead. Leadership has been reluctant to implement cutting edge technology, but consumers are beginning to demand its implementation. Is A.I. inevitable? Professor Saria believes it is. The question is how, and what, and where can the new technology be most useful. Decade in the Making. Prioritization takes time, but in the decade since the EMRs have been the norm, much progress has been made.  Relevant Links:Read more about Suchi SariaRead more about Bayesian Health

IT'S HOT! This July sets record as the hottest in recorded history. Headlines are coming fast and furious recently regarding the heat waves throughout the world, including the southern United States. Temperatures have been hitting triple digits for multiple weeks in a row in places like Phoenix and Florida. These dangerous levels of heat have led to increased rates of heat illness and even death. It’s another story of the climate affecting our health. What is heat illness? Why does it happen? Who is at risk? And ultimately what you should do if you find yourself in a place with a dangerous heat warning?LET'S ASK AN EXPERT! Our expert today is Josh Blomgren, DO!Dr. Blomgren is our friend and colleague, a Sports Medicine Physician at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush for close to 15 years.He is the Chief Medical Officer for the Chicago Red Stars as well as team physician for Willowbrook High School. Perintent to today’s topic, Josh has volunteered annually since 2007 at the Chicago Marathon overseeing the medical tents that are responsible for over 40,000 runners each year, a percentage of which will experience heat illness, our topic today!LET'S DIVE IN, SHALL WE??Key highlights in this episode include:What's the basic physiology behind heat illness?What are the most common symptoms people develop with heat illness?How can you tell if someone may be suffering from heat illness?How hot is too hot? At what temperature should we be cancelling events?Do different activities have different risks in the heat?What goes into calculating the "heat index"?What is a wet bulb globe temperature?Who is the most at risk for heat illness?How can you cool someone down most effectively?Dr. Blomgren recommends the following resources to learn about heat illness: Resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics, including: "Climatic Heat Stress and Exercising Children and Adolescents" "Top Safety Tips for Preventing Heat, Sun-Related Illnesses in Children this Summer""Extreme Heat: Keeping Kids Safe When Temperatures Soar".The Korey Stringer Institute- information on "heat illnesses". Cooling Centers by State- by the National Center for Healthy Housing.Chicago Cooling Centers.For more episodes, limited edition merch, or to become a Friend of Your Doctor Friends (and more), follow this link!Also, CHECK OUT AMAZING HEALTH PODCASTS on The...

We discuss the striking similarities between the Kentucky Derby and the challenges of medical training. Our guest, Corinne Sundar Rao, an internal medicine physician, shares valuable insights based on her expertise. We explore the shared traits of speed, stamina, skill, training, and positioning, while also addressing the pressing issue of physician burnout. Join us as we uncover the parallel narratives and discuss ways to support the well-being of physicians. Corinne Sundar Rao is a board-certified internal medicine physician and founder, Legacy Physicians, which helps hospitals find well-qualified physicians at a much lower overhead than they would pay staffing agencies. She can be reached on LinkedIn and Facebook. She discusses her KevinMD article, "The Kentucky Derby: factors that contribute to winning the most prestigious horse race in the world, and what medical training can learn from them." The Podcast by KevinMD is brought to you by the Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience. With a growing physician shortage, increasing burnout, and declining patient satisfaction, a dramatic change is needed to make health care more efficient and effective and bring back the joy of practicing medicine. AI-driven ambient clinical intelligence promises to help by revolutionizing patient and provider experiences with clinical documentation that writes itself. The Nuance Dragon Ambient eXperience, or DAX for short, is a voice-enabled, ambient clinical intelligence solution that automatically captures patient encounters securely and accurately at the point of care. Physicians who use DAX have reported a 50 percent decrease in documentation time and a 70 percent reduction in feelings of burnout, and 83 percent of patients say their physician is more personable and conversational. Rediscover the joy of medicine with clinical documentation that writes itself, all within the EHR. VISIT SPONSOR → https://nuance.com/daxinaction SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended GET CME FOR THIS EPISODE → https://earnc.me/UwGXwT Powered by CMEfy.

In this episode, we hear from Sean Khozin, Senior Partner at the investment firm Braven Partners. He focuses on advancing in innovations at the intersection of biology, technology and AI. Sean was previously the CEO of CancerLinQ and the Global Head of Data Strategy and Data Science at Johnson & Johnson. He had a successful tenure in the US federal government as the associate director of FDA’s Oncology Center of Excellence and the founding executive director of FDA INFORMED, a data science and technology incubator he established under special authorities from the US department of health and human services. Topics include: How are Braven Partners incubating and supporting minimally viable ecosystems of companies that can make a difference? What are the goals of the Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare? How can digital therapeutics developers ensure effective reimbursement for their products in the healthcare industry? How is the ethos of AI in healthcare speaking to a culture that is focused on safety without compromising innovation? How do we demystify new tools and technologies such as AI? How does the FDA think about regulating AI? What can digital therapeutic manufacturers companies, entrepreneurs and trailblazers learn from the Alliance for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (AAIH)? Guest Links and Resources: Connect with Sean Khozin on LinkedIn Visit Braven Partners Episode PDF Host Links: Connect with Eugene Borukhovich: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with Chandana Fitzgerald, MD: Twitter | LinkedIn Connect with YourCoach.health: Website | Twitter Check out Shot of Digital Health with Eugene and Jim Joyce: Website | Podcast App HealthXL: Website | Twitter | Join an Event Digital Therapeutics Podcast would not be possible without the support of leading DTx organizations. Thank you to: > Presenting Partner: Amalgam Rx > Contributing Partners and Sponsors: LSI | Bayer G4A | Lindus Health Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram