Talking HealthTech

If you work with cancer patients, you know how difficult it is to get a better understanding of their condition, as time is literally against them. In clinical trials geared toward oncology studies, time is a major factor. But if there was a way to make the process smoother and improve data sharing to yield better results and help more patients? This episode takes a deep dive into solving that very issue and more.

In this episode, you will learn more about using virtual reality to improve telehealth for both patients and clinicians, even without a VR headset. Also, this episode covers how one startup is working toward improving continued professional development so that nurses can conveniently and enjoyably expand their knowledge base to better care for patients.

In this episode, you will learn more about the non-clinical issues that people diagnosed with diabetes encounter on a daily basis in Australia as it relates to supplies for monitoring and managing their sugar levels. We also hear from a company that is working hard to create not only a community to support these individuals but also a platform to keep them fully stocked. Additionally, this episode looks at solving the issues surrounding appointments on both sides of the fence to ensure patients are seen, and clinicians are paid.

n this episode, you will learn more about two more start-ups involved in the LuminaX initiative. One of these companies has created an extreme sports female body armour that is now applicable to the health sector. The other uses synbiotics to help improve health and wellness, starting from the digestive tract.

In this episode, you will learn more about how the LuminaX initiative is providing assistance to help two innovative startups to improve the lives of doctors by finding jobs that allow them to travel and work and the other that gets product information to clinicians anywhere at any time. You will also learn of the benefits that stem from the mentorship sessions offered by LuminaX, technical literacy in Australia and much more.

Have you ever seen the statistics for medication errors in Australia? What about the old-fashioned way that mental health problems are addressed? There are lots of brilliant ideas out there on how to solve these issues and in this episode, we look at two startups who are about to make positive changes in the lives of many with the help of LuminaX.

In this episode, you will learn more about LuminaX; an initiative providing opportunities for health tech startups across Australia. This episode covers the role that mentorship could play in turning evidence-based ideas into products and services with proper funding and guidance. Also, Pete’s very experienced guest shares a few pieces of advice for startups.

If you’ve ever had COVID or cared for someone who did, then you probably resonate with a lot that’s described in this episode where Dr Vittone goes into the details of the effect of COVID-19 on the body and why even after recovery, some people still have a flare of certain symptoms. This episode also looks into the development of innovative treatments for what is now known as “Long COVID” and much more.

Doug MacDonald and Aleks Dahlberg from Sahha discuss the use of digital phenotyping to predict mental health challenges and improve patient care. They explore its implications for various sectors like health, fitness, and telehealth, highlighting the importance of early intervention and data privacy in mental health apps.

If you’re a healthcare professional or work in the healthcare sector, then you know how crazy and inconvenient finding secure and reliable communication platforms can be. In this episode, we look at how one company has taken a multi-perspective approach to solving communication challenges in healthcare for all stakeholders. We also learn about important elements in a health tech tool.