The Medical AI Podcast

Brain-computer interfaces are for some, medical technology bordering on the miraculous. Elon Musk’s neuralink is, for example, promising to cure some cases of blindness and paralysis. It has even been suggested that brain-computer interfaces could help humans become "superhuman": theycould dramatically boost human cognition and even help people become telepathic. On the other hand, science fiction is full of dire warnings about the merging of brain and machine.So where are we currently with brain-computer interfaces? What are the promises? What are the risks? And how could brain-computer interfaces affect our sense of self?Could they enhance it dramatically?Or could they be a terrifying path to techno-dehumanisation.With Dr Robyn Waller of Sussex University*****************For professional and life coaching for health execs, see https://coolcoaching.co.uk/The Medical AI Podcast is the world's number one podcast on medical AI on Apple Podcasts and Spotify (according to Podseo, FeedSpot and Millionpodcasts).For other related podcasts see ⁠https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_ai_podcasts/⁠https://www.millionpodcasts.com/digital-health-podcasts/

Let’s imagine a utopian future of medical AI. Implantsand wearables constantly monitor your health. AI systems process those health data in real time and recommend any treatments, combining those data with those from your genome. Recommended drugs, naturally, are more efficacious and cheaper than those from 2025. life expectancy will be 100 and old age will be longer, healthier and groovier than ever. BUT … Getting there is anotherthing …. and the problem may not be so much with the technology. Perhaps what is needed is a fundamental shake up of healthcare systems. With Dave Trier of ModelopThe Medical AI Podcast is the number one podcast on Medical AI in the world, on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify, according to Podseo and FeedSpot (⁠https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_ai_podcasts/⁠) andmillionpodcasts(https://www.millionpodcasts.com/digital-health-podcasts/)For professional and life coaching check out https://coolcoaching.co.uk/

In Blade Runner Rick Deckard, meets Rachel. She is very beautiful and vulnerable, with a rich life narrative, andemotional depth. However, Rachel is a highly sophisticated, super-realistic android. But nonetheless he falls in love with her. How close are we to this vision of the future? Are there medical uses to companion robots? And are there hidden dangers? And what about you? - Could you fall in love with a robot? My guest is uniquely well-placed to explore these questions – because he is building the world's most advanced companion robots. Andrew Keegel, CEO ofRealbotix. The Medical AI Podcast is the number one podcast on Medical AI in the world, on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify, according to Podseo and FeedSpot (⁠https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_ai_podcasts/⁠) and millionpodcasts (https://www.millionpodcasts.com/digital-health-podcasts/)For professional and life coaching check out https://coolcoaching.co.uk/

Under capitalism a company has to make money. But a big problem in medical AI is that few companies are. Most are burning up venture capital and profitability is very hard to achieve. A key reason is that it is extremely difficult to obtain government reimbursement for the use of medical AI products. But a small number of companies are making progress here. What can learned from them? And how would a shift in reimbursement change the sector?

Imogen Fitt, a principal analyst at Signify Research with a focus on healthcare technology, dives into how AI is revolutionizing pathology, a key tool in cancer diagnostics. She discusses the shift from traditional microscopy to digital pathology, emphasizing AI's role in improving accuracy and efficiency. Imogen explores the integration of AI with precision medicine, enabling personalized treatment. The conversation also highlights advancements spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ethical considerations of AI in healthcare, painting an exciting picture for the future.

We are all aware now of the outrageous power of Large language Models, or LLMs, such as Grok, Gemini and chatGTP. And ever since they exploded onto the scene in late 2022 there has been a scramble to implement them into health care products. However there’s a big problem. They can hallucinate like a Timothy Leary on a cocktail of peyote, LSD and ayahuasca. Except that … these hallucinations can look very convincing. In the context of healthcare, that’s a problem. With Dr Vlad Panin CEO of iFrame. The Medical AI Podcast is the number one podcast on Medical AI in the world, on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify, according to Podseo. The Medical AI Podcast is a top-rated podcast on FeedSpot: ⁠https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_ai_podcasts/⁠ The Medical AI Podcast is also a top-rated podcast on millionpodcasts: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/digital-health-podcasts/For professional and life coaching check out https://coolcoaching.co.uk/

AI and heart attack risk, with Ben Tasker, AI Dean of Southern New Hampshire University. In the US over a million people per year will need urgent life saving treatment for a heart attack. But these treatments are risky for the patient and can be potentially fatal. How can AI help predict potential adverse events to treatment and help mitigate those risks.The Medical AI Podcast is the number one podcast on Medical AI in the world, on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify, according to Podseo. The Medical AI Podcast is a top-rated podcast on FeedSpot. Check out other FeedSpot podcasts here: ⁠https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_ai_podcasts/⁠ The Medical AI Podcast is also a top-rated podcast on millionpodcasts, check it out: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/digital-health-podcasts/

Imagine you’ve just been diagnosed with a serious heart condition. You will need a carefully crafted care plan. This will help manage your medications, appointments, and lifestyle changes…. But then imagine you’re caught up in the gears of a dysfunctional health system, these could mean the difference between life and death. How common are these kinds of issues? And how could AI help? With Dr Aki Al-Zubaidi

Donald Trump - Many love him, many hate him. But … few would disagree that his second administration, only 100 days in, has already brought in political change that is truly radical One key example is that there are now people with a strong deregulation agenda - in key roles in the US government. And the single biggest question in medical AI right now – is what will be the impact – both in the US and around the world. This area is not only important - it is highly complex, with many unknowns. Which is why I have someone with not only genuine expertise here but also with a lot of courage ,,,, Dr Hugh Harvey, CEO of Hardian Health. The Medical AI Podcast is the number one podcast on Medical AI in the world, on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify, according to Podseo. The Medical AI Podcast is a top-rated podcast on FeedSpot. Check out other FeedSpot podcasts here: ⁠https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_ai_podcasts/⁠ The Medical AI Podcast is also a top-rated podcast on millionpodcasts, check it out: https://www.millionpodcasts.com/digital-health-podcasts/

It’s widely assumed that drug treatment is a miracle of modern science. However, it’s equally arguable that modern drug treatment is a very expensive disaster, with serious consequences for public health. For example, a drug typically takes 10-12 years to develop and the cost is as high as $2.5 billion. And yet despite that, 90% of drug candidates fail to gain approval. And, especially for chronic diseases, their overall benefit is often poor or even non-existent. Can AI help?With Dr Scott Chetham