If you ever want to go to a healthcare innovation conference that doesn’t shy away from potentially controversive topics, HLTH is your place to go. In June 2024, the conference, which attracts 12,000 people in the US, came to Europe. At the center of the exhibition hall stood the Heart Stage focused on topics related to women’s health. Around it were the exhibitor booth and other stages, each designed with a different theme, each like a theatre setup that made speakers feel like stars. Why do people love going to HLTH? Because it’s focused on the experience of the attendees in “a little extra” way. The ticket includes meals, music, there were massage and hair salon in the middle of the exhibition floor, lots of evening networking events, from more formal but still unusual ones, such as the Phillips reception in a museum, to the closing evening with a concert by The Libertines. When the experience is good, and festival-live, it attracts people. When people come, you very quicky attract VIPs of the industry, who many hope to meet and do business with. Win win. In this episode, you will hear impressions and insights from speakers and attendees of the event. You will hear about: partnerships and investment in Europe, women’s health, the German market, what companies don’t understand about patient engagement, and AI.
Speakers:
John Halamka, President of Mayo Clinic Platform,
Sara Schmachtenberg, Digital Health Venture Expert / Head of Data and Analytics, Europe & USA at Galen Growth,
Simon Phillip Rost, the Chief Marketing Officer at GE Healthcare,
Jen Horonjeff, PhD, Founder and CEO of Savvy Cooperative, and Ronnie Sharpe, co-founder and COO at Savvy Cooperative,
Christophe Jauquet, Author & Professional Keynote Speaker on how business & technology shape a healthier, happier, more sustainable future.
Dorothée Marie-Louise Doepfer, Deputy Head of Digital Labs / Program Management Digital Health Accelerator & Community Building & Co-organizer Berlin Institute of Health at Charité.
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June 24, 2024
Debates around equity and equality, especially concerning men and women and female representation, can become heated and divisive quickly.
For a long time, female bodies have been perceived merely as male bodies with different reproductive organs. However, the differences go beyond that: 80% of people with autoimmune conditions are women, 66% of Alzheimer's disease patients are women, and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases present differently in women and men, among other disparities. These health issues significantly impact women's productivity.
In today's episode, you will hear a recording from the Healthcare Business Women Ljubljana meetup focused on women's health.
Joy Rios, founder of HIT Like a Girl Media joined the discussion on women's health and how the unique aspects of women's health are impacting digital health companies and businesses. While less than a quarter of CEOs in digital health companies are women, in femtech companies, 76% of founders, co-founders, and CEOs are women.
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Show notes:
[00:02:00] Guest Speaker: Joy Rios
[00:03:00] Current State of Women's Health
Common associations with women's health: menstrual health apps (Clue), pelvic floor training (Elvie), sexual health (Rosy).
Innovations in women’s health: apps for sexual assault victims, and addressing menopause and ovarian health.
[00:04:00] Research and Development
Only 4% of R&D budgets historically went into women's health topics.
Inclusion of women in clinical trials has improved, but gaps remain in medical device trials.
[00:05:00] Challenges and Biases
[00:06:00] Policy and Investment
White House initiative and Melinda French Gates’ $2 billion investment in removing barriers for women.
[00:16:00] Impact of Abortion Rights on Women's Health
Roe v. Wade overturned, affecting access to abortion and impacting startups in the field.
Differences in state laws create challenges in providing consistent healthcare.
[00:22:00] Inspiring Developments
Policy changes in Mexico leading to increased female representation in politics.
Mexico’s progressive stance on women in leadership positions.
[00:26:00] Advice for Women in Healthcare Business
Identify unique opportunities and unmet needs in healthcare.
Understand regulations and compliance.
Build a supportive community and collaborate.
June 17, 2024
Join Dr. Tara for an insightful discussion on the mental and emotional health challenges women encounter in today's high-pressure society. In recognition of Women's Health Month, this episode emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing the unique challenges women face.
Learn about the symptoms that should alert women to seek help and discover effective ways to promote health and wellness. Dr. Tara advocates for prioritizing self-care and seeking support to ensure mental well-being.
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May 21, 2024
In this episode of Beyond the Paper Gown, host Dr. Mitzi Krockover explores the groundbreaking innovations in women's health with Amy Divaraniya, PhD, Founder & CEO, Oova. Dr. Divaraniya's journey from data science to women's health advocacy led her to create Oova, a platform empowering women with personalized data about their bodies through hormone monitoring. Oova's AI-powered tests provide valuable insights into fertility, perimenopause, and hormone fluctuations, challenging the one-size-fits-all approach to women's health. Join the conversation to discover how Oova offers personalized solutions and empowering women to advocate for their health with confidence.
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March 29, 2024
HOST - Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D.
GUEST - Jennifer Vencill, PhD, LP
Sexual health during menopause is often a forgotten topic for female patients. Dr. Jennifer Vencill joins the podcast to discuss common sexual health concerns normal, what to expect, and how to seek assistance for patients in terms of sexual health during menopause and later life.
This episode is brought to you by: https://www.astellas.com/us/
Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at ce.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. To learn more about this episode:
https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-talks-menopause-and-womens-health-edition
March 28, 2024
Tune in to the latest episode of Beyond the Paper Gown featuring Genester Wilson-King, MD FACOG, a board certified ob/gyn, cannabis expert and medical advisor to AIMA, and Lanna Last, Founder and CEO of AIMA, a company creating cannabis-based therapeutics for pelvic pain as well as symptoms of menopause. Together they share insights into the therapeutic potential of cannabis, dispelling myths and highlighting its use for women’s health and delve into the “gender pain gap”. Discover their journey, from scientific research to advocacy, as they empower women to take control of their health and well-being. Don't miss this enlightening conversation on cannabis, women's health, and the need for more solutions to successfully address pain in women.
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March 25, 2024
HOST - Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D.
GUEST - Carol Kuhle, DO, MPH
Guest, Dr. Carol Kuhle, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of hormones, hormone regulation, sexual health and hormone driven cancers. The needs of women with cancer and cancer survivors are often overlooked when it comes to the effect of hormones and the outcomes for sexual health and relationships for these patients.
This episode is brought to you by: https://www.astellas.com/us/
Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at ce.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. To learn more about this episode:
https://ce.mayo.edu/online-education/content/mayo-clinic-talks-menopause-and-womens-health-edition
March 21, 2024
HOST - Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D.
GUEST - Hannah C. Nordhues, M.D.
GUEST - Amber Klindworth, P.A.-C.
Menopause symptoms for women not only have a personal impact on the individual, but also a public health impact. Studies have shown an annual economic impact of 1.8 billion dollars in lost workdays and 25 billion dollars in medical costs for women coping with the symptoms of menopause. Hannah C. Nordhues, M.D., and Amber Klindworth, P.A.-C., serve as guests to discuss the impact of menopause on everyday life for women and discuss non-hormonal treatment options for these patients.
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March 14, 2024
HOST - Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D.
GUEST - Jewel M. Kling, M.D., M.P.H.
The number of midlife women transitioning into menopause is substantial with more than one million women in the U.S. entering menopause each year. Symptoms such as vasomotor symptoms (VMS), mood and sleep disturbances, and sexual problems are common during the menopause transition, yet often go untreated. Menopausal hormone therapy (HT) is often the preferred and most effective treatment option for menopausal symptoms. Dr. Juliana (Jewel) Kling joins the podcast to discuss this important topic.
This episode is brought to you by: https://www.astellas.com/us/
Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. Learn more about this episode at:
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March 7, 2024
Sensing that “something was not quite right” with how Women’s Health was being practiced, Dr. Suzanne Fenske founded a truly innovative practice in New York City in 2020. Dr Fenske, a double board-certified OBGYN and integrative medicine physician, came to the realization that traditional medicine isn't providing holistic care for many women’s health conditions, leading her to focus on a 360-degree view of the patient and to integrate alternative therapies into her new practice, TārāMD.
In this episode, she discusses her journey from traditional medical practice at Mount Sinai in New York to founding TārāMD and her efforts to destigmatize menopause and overcome other challenges in women's healthcare.
To learn more about TārāMD click here www.taramd.com
March 6, 2024
HOST - Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D.
GUEST - Suneela Vegunta, M.D.
Dr. Suneela Vegunta joins the podcast to discuss the importance of the protecting the musculoskeletal system in patients during the menopause stage of life. Hormonal decline can have a significant impact on bone density, mobility and independence, causing osteopenia and osteoporosis. Topics covered in this episode include the impact of hormones on bone density, risk factors for osteoporosis and strategies to maintain and protect bone health.
This episode is brought to you by: https://www.astellas.com
Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. To learn more about this episode at:
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February 29, 2024
HOST - Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D.
GUEST - Jackie M. Thielen, M.D.
Menopausal concerns in women have been often neglected due to uncertainty and misunderstanding. The goal of this podcast is to offer clarity regarding the basics of menopause. Guest Dr. Jackie Thielen, who is the founding medical director for the Women's Health Specialty Clinic on the Mayo Clinic Florida campus, is the guest speaker kicking off this women’s health mini-series focusing on Menopause.
This episode is brought to you by: https://www.astellas.com
Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. To learn more about this episode at:
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February 27, 2024
This episode is hosted by Richard Lui, an author, filmmaker and anchor for NBC and MSNBC. He delves into the important topic of equity and its impact on different genders in relation to brain health.
Our guests, Dr. Antonella Santuccione Chadha and Shannon Cohn, share their expertise and personal stories to shed light on the disparities in healthcare, particularly in the context of Alzheimer's disease and another disease that affects over 200,000,000 girls and women: endometriosis.
Join us as we explore the crucial work being done to advocate for greater equity and understanding in brain health.
This episode was recorded at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos Switzerland in January 2024.
The Brain Health News podcast, part of Health UNMUTED, was created by Mission Based Media in association with the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative.
February 21, 2024
Welcome to HITea Pod's "Fund Like a Girl" series! In this episode, we are pleased to host La Keisha Landrum Pierre and Naseem Sayani, partners at Emmeline Ventures.
La Keisha and Naseem share their insights as investors in women's health technology, addressing specific research gaps and the identification of areas in need of innovation. Explore their perspectives on gender diversity in clinical trials and the investment community's role in fostering inclusivity.
As the conversation concludes, La Keisha and Naseem share their approaches to working at their best, overcoming challenges, and offer empowering advice for women in healthcare/health IT. If you want women investors on your cap table, it's worth the time and effort. Once women choose to invest, they will dive in wholeheartedly to help you build and succeed.
February 13, 2024
This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE---Episode Overview: How can we reimagine women’s health by meeting them where they are- virtually and compassionately?According to our next guest Joanna Strober, founder and CEO of Midi Health, it starts with understanding the overlooked symptoms of perimenopause and menopause that deeply impact quality of life.Drawing from her own frustrating journey to receive proper hormonal care, Joanna built an accessible, insurance-covered virtual clinic tailored to women navigating this transition.While together, Joanna shares Midi Health’s mission to deliver personalized, expert protocols for the over 30 symptoms related to declining estrogen, and also reveals how her company identifies gaps like painful sex and weight gain to build specialty services. Additionally, Joanna shares the vision for Midi Health to become a trusted partner supporting long-term health, and why partnerships with health systems are imperative.Join us to learn how Joanna and the Midi Health team is successfully reshaping women's health through virtual menopause care! Let’s go! Episode Highlights:Midi Health meets women where they are by providing virtual, insurance-covered care for overlooked perimenopause/menopause symptomsThey take a listening-based approach to build specialty services addressing gaps like painful sex and midlife weight gainThe goal is for Midi Health to be a 20-year partner supporting women's long-term health needsPartnerships with health systems are crucial for referrals and sharing patient dataMidi Health is successfully reshaping care to center the woman in her midlife healthcare journey About our Guest: Joanna is the co-founder and CEO of Midi Health, the leading virtual care clinic focused exclusively on women navigating midlife hormonal transition. The company brings insurance-covered expert care for the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause to women nationwide. A successful serial entrepreneur in the digital health space, Joanna previously served as CEO and founder of Kurbo, the first digital therapeutic for childhood obesity, which she sold to Weight Watchers. Recently named to the “Forbes 50 Over 50” list and a featured speaker at the 2023 Fortune Most Powerful Women Conference, Joanna is a frequently quoted expert on issues related to digital health, women in business, startups and leadership. Prior to becoming a founder, Joanna spent more than 20 years in direct private equity and venture capital investing in health and consumer companies, including a number of notable consumer internet companies, such as BlueNile, eToys, Babycenter, HotJobs and Flycast. Joanna is also the author of the book, “Getting to 50/50,” a primer on how women can succeed and thrive at work and at home. Links Supporting This Episode:Midi Health Website: CLICK HEREJoana Strober LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMidi Health LinkedIn page: CLICK HERE Mike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page:
February 12, 2024
Migraine is 3 times more common in women than in men.
2/3 of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
Gender differences are real and they matter.
The Women's Brain Project (WBP) is a Swiss-based international non-profit organization founded in 2016. It comprises a diverse team of academic and social scientists, medical doctors, engineers, patients, caregivers, artists, and AI experts. The WBP focuses on understanding sex and gender differences in brain and mental diseases to pave the way for precision medicine. This involves tailoring medical treatment to the individual characteristics of each patient, including factors like sex, gender, genomic and proteomics, microbiome, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.
In this episode Antonella Santuccione Chadha, medical doctor and CEO of Women’s brain project and Anna De, Head of Stakeholder Engagement at Women's Brain Project explain: where are we with data about women’s health specifics, what is driving research in women’s health, what is the negative health and societal impact on women because of their predominant role in caregiving.
Show notes:
[00:03:01] Antonella Discusses Women's Brain Project:
The gaps in medicine for not considering sex and gender.
The transformation from an association to a foundation.
The need for commitment and support for evidence generation.
[00:05:20] Underrepresentation of Women in Research:
Antonella explains historical exclusion of women and the current need for inclusion.
Addressing biases and the importance of female leadership in medicine.
[00:08:23] Evaluating Existing and New Treatments:
The role of real-world data in addressing the gap in gender responses to treatments.
[00:11:27] Key Findings and Successes:
Antonella passes the conversation to Anna to discuss policy successes.
[00:11:59] Anna Discusses Policy Impact:
How Women's Brain Project informs global policy.
Collaboration with large organizations and efforts to influence policy.
[00:16:01] Migraine Research and Campaigns:
Details on the migraine awareness campaign and insights on how it impacts women specifically.
[00:19:30] Antonella on Scientific Evidence:
The role of female hormones in migraines and other diseases.
The importance of translating science into political measures.
[00:20:38] Alzheimer's Disease in Women:
Discussion on why two-thirds of Alzheimer's patients are women and associated factors.
[00:26:00] Relationship Between Research and Medical Practice:
Antonella shares her experiences as a clinician and the realization of gender disparities in her patients.
The importance of educating healthcare professionals on sex and gender differences.
[00:29:03] Anna Adds to the Discussion:
The need to consider both sex and gender differences in healthcare.
The societal impact of caregiver burden on women.
[00:33:34] Identifying Questions and Approaches for Research:
The conversation turns to the complexities of starting research with the right questions and data.
[00:37:18] Key Changes Needed to Advance Women's Health:
Antonella and Anna discuss the three key changes they hope to see: investment in women-driven innovation, prioritizing sex and gender differences in policy agendas, and empowering women with knowledge about their health.
[00:41:34] Closing Remarks:
The need for more research and better patient management, especially regarding menopause.
The call for the younger female generation to lead change.
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February 7, 2024
Digital health funding has fallen significantly since 2020. However, funding for Femtech went from 7,6% inside the digital health investments in 2020 to 13,26% in 2022, according to TechCrunch. The awareness about female-specific health-related characteristic has been on the rise for the last several years, which is evident in the growing healthcare innovation space specifically targeting women. In this discussion, you will hear from Marija Butković - founder and CEO of Women of Wearables, a Venture Partner at Simsan Ventures, and an advisor for multiple global organizations in the women's health space. Marija talked about:
The challenge of providing appropriate care and support to women (for issues like menstruation, menopause, and conditions like endometriosis) without creating a sense of inequality or sidelining men,
data-driven approaches in addressing women's health issues,
trends in women's health for the year 2023, including a broader understanding of fertility issues.
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January 1, 2024
AI is revolutionizing healthcare, and this episode features a compelling conversation with Marissa Fayer, a trailblazer in the field of medical technology. As CEO of Deep Look Medical, CEO of the non-profit HerHealthEQ ,and with over 20 years in the medical device industry, Marissa talks about how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we detect breast cancer and other tumors. She highlights the importance of having diverse representation in medical research, and how medical equipment can save women's lives in places with limited resources. We also learn about Marissa's inspiring journey from aspiring aerospace engineer to leading innovations in women's health, her role in developing 3D mammography, and her passionate work toward global health equity. Join us for an inspiring discussion that bridges technology, healthcare, and women's empowerment. We even touch upon how corporate culture can support the advancement of women's health. Join us to be more informed about AI and women’s health; you’ll also be inspired by Marissa’ s important impact towards making healthcare more accessible and equitable.
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Podcast Notes:
HERhealthEQ
Deeplook Medical
November 30, 2023
Women's health refers to a broad range of medical and wellness services specifically tailored to address the unique health concerns of women. Particular focus is on reproductive health, fertility, and menopause. Technology supporting women’s health can go from EHR records, telemedicine services, medical imaging, diagnostic and IVF technology, wearable devices for monitoring health, menstrual cycles, menopause symptoms, robotic surgery in gynecology, and more.
This episode focuses on the fertility market with investor Leslie Shrock, author, entrepreneur, and angel investor working at the convergence of health and technology. Leslie Shrock wrote two books: Bumpin’: The Modern Guide to Pregnancy, which mixes the latest clinical research with practical advice for working families and Fertility Rules, published in June 2023, which addresses male and female fertility. In this discussion, Leslie shared her insights into:
- key misconceptions and lack of knowledge we have around fertility,
- how is the market developing,
- what technologies she is hoping to see,
- what investment models seem to be working so far.
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November 19, 2023
Women and girls in low/middle-income countries are facing an urgent unmet need for modern contraception. This World Contraception Day, join guest host Sophie Park, Managing Director at G4A Digital Health Bayer in conversation with Dr. Ariane de Hoog, Lead Access to Medicine, Community Engagement at Bayer, and Titilola Olaolu-Hassan, Co-Founder & COO at Zuri Health, for this vital discussion on harnessing digital health solutions to empower women and enhance healthcare accessibility in Africa.
Topics include:
[00:02:14] Background to Bayer’s interest in empowering Women’s health.
[00:05:05] Zuri Health: Affordable healthcare for underserved communities.
[00:06:28] Impact goals behind Zuri becoming a G4A Portfolio company.
[00:11:37] How the Zuri Health platform directly improves girls' and women's access to healthcare.
[00:14:08] The future beyond family planning for Zuri Health in partnership with Bayer.
[00:15:53] Bayer’s impact goal to provide 100 million women access to modern contraception by 2030.
[00:20:23] Empowering women to make informed decisions irrespective of location
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September 26, 2023