Delta: HealthTech Innovators

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Talal Ali Ahmad. He is the CEO of Predictive Healthcare, a platform that aims to bridge the gap between physicians and patients after leaving the hospital. Through this platform, physicians can monitor their patients without being overwhelmed by the amount of data entering their inbox, because Predictive Healthcare uses AI algorithms to identify which abnormal results are clinically significant. On the other hand, patients can communicate with their providers, providing them with information about their wound healing process, vital signs, daily activities, and much more. Postoperative complications pose a significant challenge to hospitals and physicians. From a public health perspective, physicians allocate their time to caring for patients with postoperative complications instead of performing more procedures on patients in need. Additionally, hospitals usually don't get reimbursed for readmissions. Join me today as we discuss the importance of Predictive Healthcare in the era of AI.1:38 - The Motivation Behind Predictive Healthcare07:00 - Addressing Challenges08:33 - Exploring How the Platform Functions10:30 - Patient Interface Overview13:07 - Physician Interface Overview16:41 - User Experience and Its Impact on Hospitals and Patients23:06 - Why Hospitals Lose Money on Readmissions27:06 - Utilizing AI to Analyze Data30:04 - The Importance of Data Change Over Time34:47 - Transitioning from Engineering to Entrepreneurship40:25 - The Significance of Interviewing Physicians and Healthcare Workers for MVP Development43:36 - Navigating FDA Regulations48:01 - Recruitment Strategies in MedTech53:38 - Strategies for Building Effective Teams55:05 - Important Core valuesRoupen Odabashian:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roupen-odabashian-183aaa142/X: https://twitter.com/RoupenMDTalal Ali AhmadLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/talalaliahmad/X: https://twitter.com/TaliahmadPredictive Healthcare: https://predictivehealthcare.ai#PredictiveHealthcare #Healthcare #startup #DigitalHealth #PatientCare #HealthTech #MedTech #PostoperativeCare #HealthcareInnovation #PhysicianSupport #PatientMonitoring #HospitalManagement #AIHealthSolutions #MedicalTechnology #HealthcareTrends #HealthDataAnalytics #PatientEngagement #HealthcareLeadership #HospitalReadmissions #PublicHealth #TalalAliAhmad #CEOInsights #HealthcarePodcast

In the previous episode, I had an insightful conversation with Torrey Smith regarding Endiatx starting point, the progress it has made so far, and the future prospects that lie ahead. In this episode, I go deeper with Torrey and ask him to share his valuable advice with health tech founders. We also discuss the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned during his journey as a health tech entrepreneur. Therefore, I urge you to stay tuned for an enlightening discussion with Torrey as he shares his wisdom, experiences, and advice with us. 00:36 Navigating FDA regulations 07:31 Building a Dynamic Team 11:55 Principles and Guidelines for Hiring 23:17 Deciding the right moment for funding 27:41 Embracing the BIG vision 33:29 Final thoughts #Endiatx #healthtechinnovation #healthtechinnovation #startup #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship

Today, we dive into the exciting domain of medical robotics with Endiatx, a company rooted in California. They are renowned for their innovation in crafting pill-sized robots for remote diagnostics and treatment within the gastrointestinal tract. The ethos of Endiatx's inventive spirit is embodied in their creative product, PillBot™, a virtual endoscope that holds a new age of seamless telemedicine experiences. I had the distinct pleasure of talking with Torrey Smith. The interview was enlightening, to say the least. Torrey, with his humility and grounded nature, revealed a world of insights. What struck me most was the profound purpose driving Endiatx, painting it not merely as a company, but a mission. This interview unfolds in two parts. In this initial part, we unravel the start of Endiatx, its ascendancy, and the future that lie ahead. As we transition into next week's segment, the dialogue shifts towards gleanings and counsel for aspiring Healthtech pioneers, a narrative enriched by Torrey's journey and the lifeblood that propels Endiatx forward.Time stamps:3:17 The Origin Story: Unveiling Endiatx 5:57 Behind the Name: What Does 'Endiatx' Really Mean?7:09 Procedure Prep: Setting the Stage for Endiatx15:26 Pushing Boundaries: When Endiatx Tech Takes on Surgery21:23 Mastering the Machine: Controlling Endiatx Technology26:52 Challenges Unveiled: The Current Hurdles in Upper Endoscopy42:12 Breaking Down the Numbers: The Cost of Endiatx46:42 Beyond Visualization: Can Endiatx Obtain Samples for Testing?#Endiatx, #Telemedicine, #Healthtech, #MedicalRobotics, #Innovation, and #HealthcareTechnology #TelemedicineInnovation #RoboticTechnology #HealthcareRevolution #EndoscopyAdvancements #MedicalDevice #Telehealth #DigitalHealth #MedTech #HealthTechInnovation #RoboticEndoscopy #GastrointestinalHealth #RemoteMedicalDiagnosis #PillBot #EndiatxJourney #HealthcareSolutions #MedicalInnovations #TelemedicineTechnology #FutureOfHealthcare #MedicalRoboticsTechnology #TelemedicineAdvancements

Welcome to Delta, the podcast that delves into the cutting-edge of medical innovations and celebrates the visionaries shaping the future of healthcare. In this episode, we are privileged to host Dr. Alberto Rodriguez-Navarro, a true pioneer in the field. With over a decade of experience as a Minimally Invasive Surgeon, Dr. Rodriguez-Navarro has dedicated his career to revolutionizing surgical practices for enhanced patient outcomes. Discover how Dr. Rodriguez-Navarro's commitment to research is reshaping the landscape of healthcare, from pioneering new technologies to optimizing resource utilization. His company, Levita Magnetics, is on the brink of transforming Minimally Invasive Surgery, promising procedures with minimal scarring, less pain, and faster recovery times. Stay tuned as we delve into the groundbreaking MARS™ platform, recently cleared by the FDA. Time stamps: 1:55 Levita Magnetics: The Beginning 7:46 From Academia to Entrepreneurship: The Big Shift 11:24 Making Sense of FDA Regulations 18:37 Magnetic Surgery: What's It All About? 22:08 Diving into the MARS System 35:47 Wearing Two Hats: Leading as a Physician 040:22 Tips on Hiring from a Physician’s Perspective 41:31 Overcoming Setbacks and Challenges 43:12 Final Thoughts Dr. Rodriguez-Navarro's contact: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/albertorodrigueznavarro/ Levita Magnetics website: https://www.levita.com Dr. Roupen Odabashian Contact: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roupen-odabashian-183aaa142/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoupenMD #DeltaPodcast #MedicalInnovations #HealthcareVisionaries #SurgicalInnovation #LevitaMagnetics #MagneticSurgery #MARSPlatform #PhysicianEntrepreneurs #HealthTechInnovation

Are you a health tech startup navigating the complex world of medical device regulation? Join us on the Delta podcast as we delve deep into the FDA's regulatory landscape with seasoned attorney Katherine Giannamore.In this enlightening interview, we explore:🔍 FDA Regulations Demystified: Discover the ins and outs of how the FDA regulates medical devices. Katherine simplifies the complexities, helping startups understand the regulatory pathways.🛤️ Navigating the Pathways: Learn about the various pathways health tech innovators can take to bring their medical devices to market. 💡 Common Pitfalls & Myths: Uncover the misconceptions that often trip up startups. Gain insights to avoid these pitfalls and streamline your regulatory journey.📈 For Health Tech Startups: This discussion is tailor-made for health tech entrepreneurs aiming to bring groundbreaking innovations to the market. It's your roadmap to successWhether you're developing wearable health monitors, cutting-edge diagnostic tools, or revolutionary medical devices, this podcast interview is a must-watch.Timestamps: 04:27 What is the definition of a medical device?16:23 What are the classes of medical devices?27:45 What are the FDA regulatory pathways for medical devices? 41:52 How does the FDA assess the safety and effectiveness of a medical device?44:52 How to expedite FDA application processing? 46:32 Software as a Medical Device 55:42 Pitfalls startups should avoid 1:01:26 Myths About FDA ApprovalAttorney Katherine Giannamore's contact information:Email: kgiannamore@giannamore-law.comLinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-giannamore-258a9b64/Website: https://sglawfl.com/katherine-giannamore-esq/Roupen Odabashian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roupen-odabashian-183aaa142/Twitter: https://twitter.com/RoupenMD

Welcome to another captivating episode of Delta, the podcast where we delve deep into the world of science, technology, and innovation in Health Care. In this episode, your host Roupen sits down with Dr. Worthley, one of the corresponding authors of a groundbreaking paper in the realm of synthetic biology and disease detection. They discuss how engineered bacteria can detect colon cancer early and how this can revolutionize the colon cancer screening world.🔬 Episode Highlights: 3:26 What is bacterial engineering? 7:27 What is horizontal gene transfer? 13:25 What is CRISPR 26:30 Step-by-step breakdown of the technology 36:00 Current colon cancer screening methods 43:56 Advantages of cell based screening for colon cancer 55:00 Ethical considerationsDr. Worthley contact: dan@colonoscopyclinic.con.au CATCH Technology website: https://www.catch.contact/ Read the paper: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adf3974

Today on Delta, we're joined by Dr. Hu, an integral engineer from Professor Sheng Xu's group from UC San Diego. They've pioneered a groundbreaking wearable ultrasound device that breaks the convention and promises to revolutionize how we perceive cardiac health monitoring. Traditional methods have limitations in continuous cardiac imaging, mostly due to device bulkiness and time consumption. However, Dr. Hu and Prof Xu group have managed to overcome these barriers, offering an ultrasonic wearable that directly assesses cardiac function in real-time. Their innovation doesn't stop there: with improved skin-device mechanical coupling, the device can examine the left ventricle dynamically, even during motion. Furthermore, their deep learning model extracts critical cardiac performance data, such as stroke volume and ejection fraction, from continuous image recordings. Dive into this conversation to learn how this technology promises improved accuracy in monitoring cardiac performance, potentially setting a new benchmark in healthcare. Don't miss this enlightening chat about the future of cardiac health!" Dr. Hu’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hongjie-hu-242256159/ A wearable cardiac ultrasound imager https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-022-05498-z Time stamps 3:24 - Traditional Cardiac Ultrasound 9:35 - Anatomy of wearable Cardiac Ultrasound 13:03 - Price 15:12 - Image quality and image resolution 20:29 - Patient motion and quality of image 21:50 - Detecting Valvular cardiac abnormalities 25:00 - How wearable cardiac ultrasound can revolutionize cardiac testing 30:20 - Using Deep Learning Network in image processing 35:25 - Other uses of wearable cardiac ultrasound 37:02 - Future Directions