Eric J. Topol

In this engaging discussion, Eric Topol—a renowned cardiologist and digital health innovator—dives into the complexities of aging and the power of AI in healthcare. He highlights the importance of lifestyle factors and critiques the overemphasis on genetic testing. Topol warns against ultra-processed foods and champions GLP-1 drugs for healthier eating. The conversation also touches on the significance of sleep, diet choices, and social connections in promoting longevity, along with the groundbreaking potential of personalized medicine in cancer prevention.

ChatGPT and large language models offer physicians the chance to do what they went to medical school for: connect with patients and help them regain their health. This podcast is intended for US healthcare professionals only. To read a full transcript of this episode or to comment please visit: https://www.medscape.com/features/public/machine Eric J. Topol, MD, Director, Scripps Translational Science Institute; Professor of Molecular Medicine, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California; Editor-in-Chief, Medscape Aaron B. Neinstein, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco; Vice President, Digital Health, UCSF Health, San Francisco, California Our AI Future is Better Than You Think: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-022-02021-9 Tidepool: https://www.tidepool.org/ You may also like: Medscape's Chief Cardiology Correspondent Dr John M. Mandrola's This Week In Cardiology https://www.medscape.com/twic Discussions on topics at the core of cardiology and the practice of medicine with Dr Robert A. Harrington and guests on The Bob Harrington Show https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington For questions or feedback, please email: news@medscape.net

Dr. Eric Topol, a leading cardiologist and molecular medicine professor, discusses the power of early disease detection. He explains how polygenic risk scores can assess individual risks for heart disease, cancer, and Alzheimer's. The conversation reveals the pros and cons of different testing methods, including heated debates on CT scans versus calcium scans. Topol emphasizes lifestyle choices and environmental factors in disease prevention while highlighting the role of emerging technologies. Prepare to rethink your approach to health management!

In this discussion, Dr. Eric Topol, a leading cardiologist and author of 'Super Agers,' delves into the science of longevity. He reveals how lifestyle choices can genuinely prolong life, emphasizing the dangers of ultra-processed foods that may rival cigarettes in harm. The conversation covers the complexities of aging, the risks of attempting to reverse it, and how exercise, sleep, and diet play crucial roles in enhancing health. Dr. Topol also highlights innovative tools like AI and gut-based medicines transforming preventive care.

In this engaging conversation, Eric Topol, a leading cardiologist and expert in genomic medicine, discusses vaccine hesitancy fueled by misinformation. He addresses the political and social divides affecting public trust in vaccines, the effectiveness of mRNA vaccines, and the dangers of misinterpreting data. Topol critiques the use of ivermectin and the ethical issues of emergency use authorization, as well as the challenges of navigating misinformation in the digital age. He emphasizes the urgent need for evidence-based strategies to enhance public health.