The Medical AI Podcast

• Episode 50: AI and the non-invasive "brain biopsy" (1H-MRS) with Professor Alex Lin of Harvard Medical School

  Episode 50: AI and the non-invasive "brain biopsy" (1H-MRS) with Professor Alex Lin of Harvard Medical School Imagine a doctor telling you you need a biopsy. Then he or she tells you the biopsy is going to be from your brain. You might well panic. But then you learn that there will be no drilling through the skull. This is a non-invasive biopsy. It uses a technique known as H-MRS and it could be the coolest type of neuroimaging you have never heard of. So what is it? How can it help? And how is AI advancing this technique? With Professor Alex Lin of Harvard Medical School.

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• Episode 49: AI and Prosthetic limbs: what is the state-of-the-art? With Blair Lock, CEO of Coapt Engineering

  The classic American TV series Six Million Dollar Man followed the story of Steve Austin, who had to be rebuilt after near-fatal injuries in a plane crash. He was Better than he was before… Better...stronger...faster." Prosthetic limbs have been helping people for many years even centuries but what is the state-of-the-art? How is it helping amputees? And how far can the technology take us towards a science fiction future? With Blair Lock, CEO of Coapt Engineering. The Medical AI Podcast is a top-rated podcast on FeedSpot. Check out other FeedSpot podcasts here: ⁠https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_ai_podcasts/⁠ 

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• Episode 48: Skin cancer: how can AI help with detection? With Cody Simmons, CEO of Dermasensor

  Skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer globally, with millions of cases diagnosed each year. Its prevalence is rising due to factors like increased sun exposure, aging populations, and lifestyle changes. The main types of skin cancer include melanoma, basal cell carcinoma (BCC), and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), with melanoma being the deadliest. Early detection is crucial for successful treatment, as skin cancer can often be treated effectively if caught early. However, diagnosing skin cancer can be challenging due to the wide variety of skin conditions and the complexity of distinguishing between benign and malignant growths. Traditional methods of detection, such as visual inspection by dermatologists and biopsies, are time-consuming, subjective, and prone to human error. AI systems, particularly deep learning and computer vision models, are being increasingly applied to help address these challenges. These AI tools can analyze medical images of skin lesions with high accuracy, sometimes surpassing dermatologists in diagnosing skin cancer. They can quickly identify suspicious moles or growths, enabling earlier and more accurate diagnosis. AI systems can also assist in classifying lesions into categories (benign or malignant) and track changes over time, improving long-term monitoring. The potential benefits of AI in skin cancer detection include faster diagnosis, reduced workload for healthcare professionals, and improved patient outcomes through early intervention. As AI technology continues to evolve, it may become a key tool in reducing the global burden of skin cancer. With Cody Simmons, CEO of Dermasensor Check out other top-rated AI podcasts on FeedSpot: https://podcast.feedspot.com/uk_ai_podcasts/ 

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• Episode 47: Academia and Industry: love match or marriage from hell? With Prof Shai Shen-Orr of Technion

  One of the landmarks in AI was the work on neural networks in the 1970s by Geoffrey Hinton, the "Godfather of AI". This work took place at the University of Edinburgh. This laid much of the groundwork for the plethora of modern AI-based applications so academia and the corporate sector are two very different but essential types of crucible for AI research what is a relationship between them? Is it a loving partnership? Or is it more like a Hollywood marriage with crockery regularly being thrown against the wall? With to explore this important but under-discussed area is Prof Shai Shen-Orr, Associate Prof. at Technion, the Israel Institute of Technology.

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• Episode 46: AI and the Quest for Longevity, with Dr Cory Goldberg

  Longevity and immortality is a key theme in the earliest literature. But what does modern science have to offer to life extension? And in particular, has AI added anything new? With Felix is someone who is actively involved in this field, Dr Cory Goldberg.

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