Medicine and the Machine
Join Medscape editor-in-chief Eric Topol, MD, and master storyteller and clinician Abraham Verghese, MD, as they interview experts on the hottest topics in healthcare ranging from COVID-19 to social determinants of health to bringing humanity back to medicine.
Latest episodes
Sep 24, 2020 • 35min
Uché Blackstock, One of the Great Young Activists in Medicine
Two dermatologists discuss how far the profession has come -- and the still long road ahead.
Sep 14, 2020 • 42min
Rushing a COVID-19 Vaccine Could Lead to 'Perpetual Limbo'
Natalie Dean talks about why it's critical to complete vaccine trials before starting widespread use, and the continued importance of contact tracing, rapid testing, masks, and physical distancing.
Aug 21, 2020 • 45min
COVID-19 Immune Responses Explained
Akiko Iwasaki explains why waning COVID antibody levels are not a cause for alarm; cytokine 'hurricanes'; herd immunity; long COVID; sex differences in infection; and more.
Jul 18, 2020 • 43min
Fauci to Medscape: 'We're Gonna Get Through It'
In a discussion with Eric Topol and Abraham Verghese, Anthony Fauci describes how we'll make it through the pandemic as a country and scientific community.
Jun 29, 2020 • 37min
Wearable Tech May Detect COVID-19 Infection Before Symptoms
Eric Topol explains how digital technologies can help identify COVID clusters and contacts.
May 27, 2020 • 37min
Up From the Abyss: Bellevue Starts to Reopen After COVID Peak
After a month that felt like years, Bellevue hospital staff are starting to reform their daily routines in a changed world. Dr Danielle Ofri shares her insights.
May 20, 2020 • 37min
Revolutionizing Medicine With a Simple Touch and a True Exam
How the simple idea of touch could start a revolution to take back medicine. The Lancet editor-in-chief Richard Horton explains.
May 6, 2020 • 29min
AI for Eyes Is 'Nothing Short of Remarkable'
Pearse Keane joins Eric Topol and Abraham Verghese on this episode of Medicine and the Machine to discuss the unique opportunities for AI and deep learning in ophthalmology.
Apr 24, 2020 • 31min
With 'Horrendous' Decisions Afoot in COVID-19, Teams Are Key
With the COVID-19 pandemic stressing physicians and clinical teams, Tait Shanafelt, a physician wellness expert, says institutions need to provide clear, transparent information and support.
Apr 10, 2020 • 28min
'We're Going to Make It Through This,' Stanford Dean Says
During the COVID-19 pandemic, our 'most valuable resource is and always will be the people,' Stanford dean Lloyd Minor says.
