The Medical AI Podcast

100 years ago the x-ray machine was invented. 100 years from now who knows how much further technology will take us? In this episode of our podcast, join me, Dr Felix Beacher, as we explore the future of medical AI with Mircea Popa, CEO of Medicai, a company at the forefront of developing AI-powered medical imaging solutions. Popa shares his insights on the tight parameters for diagnosis and how AI can be trained to detect subtle differences in medical imagery. We also discuss the challenges of integrating AI technology into the current healthcare system and the potential path to provide patient care. How do business negotiate different cultures between start-up hustle and the slow pace of safety and caution within the medical field. If you're interested in the future of healthcare, the role of AI in medicine, and the potential benefits of decentralisation in healthcare, this episode is a must-listen. Guest Profile - Mircea Popa Mircea Popa is an entrepreneur responsible for two very successful start-ups in the healthcare world, SkinVision and, more recently, Medicai, an AI medical imaging Cloud Network. He brings a wealth knowledge bridging business and healthcare solutions. Original music by Felix Beacher: https://youtu.be/JS93808r-W4

AI for enhancing CT and MRI image quality, with Eyal Aharon, CEO of MedicVision In Episode 6 of our podcast, we speak with Eyal Aharon, CEO of MedicVision, about how AI technology is being used to enhance CT and MRI capacities through enhanced imagery and less scan time. Aharon’s motivations are driven by health care efficiency and safety as he explains how MedicVision's AI technology can reduce exposure to ionizing radiation in CT scans, making the process safer for patients and how AI can be used to reduce MRI scan time, making the process more efficient and less stressful. We explore insights on the potential impact of AI on the healthcare industry, including how it can improve patient outcomes through improved diagnosis and reduce costs. We discuss the global reach of med tech advancements and how MedicVision's technology is being used across the US, Middle East, Japan, China and Europe to improve quality of medical imaging and bring better care to patients. Finally, Aharon walks us through ethical considerations of continuity, phantom testing and how his company gained FDA approval. Guest Profile - Eyal Aharon Eyal Aharon is an alumnus of Cambridge College Technion Israel Institute of Technology and the CEO of MedicVision, an imaging solutions company at the forefront of AI medical imaging Original music by Felix Beacher: https://youtu.be/JS93808r-W4

AI for fertility treatment, with Dr Peter Illingworth, of Virtus Health Virtus Health, one of the largest IVF companies in the world with more 40 clinics, is using AI to raise the success rate of IVF. On today’s podcast, Dr Felix Beacher, head of healthcare technology at Informa Tech, discusses these advancements with Peter Illingworth, the medical director involved in developing the AI system at Australia-based Virtus. Dr Illingworth discusses how Virtus’ AI can filter through hours of video imagery of cell growth and correctly analyse patterns of success naked to even the trained human eye. This technology supports embryologists in the laboratory, boosting transferal success rates from 60-70% up to an averaged 93%, saving patients money and the psychological effects that come with IVF risks. This enables them to make more informed decisions about which embryos to transfer, and ultimately improve the chances of a successful pregnancy. Guest Profile - Dr Peter Illingworth Dr Peter Illingworth is an experienced infertility specialist with over 20 years’ experience in assisted reproduction. He is highly regarded internationally due to his academic achievements and practical patient focused approach.  Peter subspecialised in reproductive endocrinology and worked for ten years at Westmead Hospital in Western Sydney. Nowadays, he is Medical Director of IVF Australia. Original music by Felix Beacher: https://youtu.be/JS93808r-W4

AI and medical imaging in the home, with Dr John Martin, CMO of Butterfly Network Join myself, Dr Felix Beacher and on today’s episode of The Medical AI Podcast, I’m interviewing Dr John Martin, CMO of Butterfly Network, exploring the role of AI in medical imaging in the home. Discover how advanced technology is making medical imaging more accessible and convenient, and discuss the future of home-based medical care. Butterfly Network has already launched their home-based heart ultrasound service ‘Caption Care’ and is looking to expand in this market. With a focus on AI, we cover the latest innovations in medical imaging and the benefits they provide for both patients and healthcare providers. We also cover the challenges of technological integration in non-specialised areas, potential dangers and mitigation that Butterfly Network are researching. AI in med tech is new and there is plenty of space for growth and future thinking, so tune in to optimize your knowledge on AI and medical imaging in the comfort of your home. Guest Profile - Dr John Martin Dr John Martin is a highly experienced gastroenterologist and endoscopist based in London and holds an NHS Consultant post at Imperial College (ICL). He is an expert in colorectal cancer screening, therapeutic and diagnostic colonoscopy and has 25 years' experience of managing all aspects of gastroenterology including abdominal pain or discomfort, reflux disease, diarrhoea and constipation, rectal bleeding, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Original music by Felix Beacher: https://youtu.be/JS93808r-W4

Attitudes to medical AI within radiologists and radiographers, with Hazel Edwards of the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) Join me, Dr Felix Beacher, on today’s episode of The Medical AI Podcast, as we dive into the impact of medical AI on radiologists and radiographers. Our guest, Hazel Edwards, a professional officer at the British Medical Ultrasound Society, shares her insights on the changing landscape of tech in radiology and what attitudes professionals in the field hold towards it. A fast-moving industry, Edwards shares the various ways in which AI is being used in medical imaging, from aiding in the diagnosis of diseases in foetuses, to improving general access. We explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of these advancements, as well as the legal liability of using AI in healthcare and the importance of ethical considerations in development and use. Edwards also shares her own experiences working with AI in her practice and how she and her colleagues have adapted to the changing technological landscape even addressing the all too common question: is AI coming for our jobs? We delve into the attitudes of radiologists and radiographers towards medical AI, including their concerns, fears, and hopes for the future. Guest Profile – Hazel Edwards Hazel Edwards is the professional officer at the British Medical Ultrasound Society, or Bemis. She is a clinical sonographer by background, a lecturer at King's College, London and the East of England Imaging Academy and former editor-in-chief of the journal Ultrasound. Original music by Felix Beacher: https://youtu.be/JS93808r-W4

Felix is joined by Professor Runjan Chetty, Chief Medical Officer of Deciphex, a company developing AI-based diagnostics for pathology samples.  From neuropathology to skin pathology, from gynaecological pathology to gastrointestinal pathology, Professor Chetty and Deciphex aim to rapidly accelerate health care standards. In this episode of the podcast, join me, Dr Felix Beacher, as I sit down with Professor Runjan Chetty, CEO of Deciphex, a company focused on utilizing AI to improve the delivery of pathology services. Professor Chetty discusses how digitalized slides can revolutionize a global approach to pathology by enhancing medical aid and practice in remote areas. We delve into the benefits of utilizing AI in clinical trials, and how this technology can help us develop new treatments and therapies more efficiently. Professor Chetty shares some of the challenges that come with implementing AI in the healthcare industry such as regulatory safeguarding, and preclinical approval, and offers insights into how AI is accelerating safe med tech. Guest Profile – Runjan Chetty Professor Chetty is the Chief Medical Officer at Diagnexia. He is an experienced Anatomical Pathologist/Histopathologist with speciality interests in GI and pancreatic pathology who has held chairs of Pathology in South Africa and Glasgow. Original music by Felix Beacher: https://youtu.be/JS93808r-W4

Felix is joined by Dr Antony Rix CEO of Lucida Medical, a company developing software for helping detect prostate cancer from MRI scans.  Between four and five million people are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. Lucida Medical aims to distil expert radiologists' knowledge into AI driven tech, making diagnoses repeatable at any level of medical knowledge, slashing costs, and saving lives. Join me, Dr Felix Beacher, on today’s podcast we discuss the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in assessing prostate cancer with Dr Antony Rix, the CEO of Lucida Medical. Dr Rix shares his insights on how improving med tech capabilities can reduce backlogs of patients and needs that are straining health services. We also cover the potential to reduce misdiagnosis rates and the amount of time patients must wait for results. If you're interested in learning more about the role of AI in healthcare and the future of medical diagnosis, this podcast episode is a must-listen. Guest Profile Dr Antony Rix has spent the last 30 years researching, working and building companies in artificial intelligence, signal processing and software and now works as the CEO of Lucida Medical. His first start-up, Psytechnics (acquired 2011 by Netscout) was built on his PhD research, patents and an international standard that he helped secure. He then gained experience on medical devices and large development programmes as Senior Consultant at TTP, before returning to start-ups to found industrial sensing specialist 8power. Antony has focused on AI for cancer imaging since 2018. Original music by Felix Beacher: https://youtu.be/JS93808r-W4