Wearable Tech May Detect COVID-19 Infection Before Symptoms

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Wearable Tech May Detect COVID-19 Infection Before Symptoms

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Jun 29, 2020

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Eric Topol explains how digital technologies can help identify COVID clusters and contacts.

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Jun 29, 2020

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Join Medscape editor-in-chief Eric Topol, MD, and master storyteller and clinician Abraham Verghese, MD, as they interview experts on the hottest topics in healthcare ranging from COVID-19 to social determinants of health to bringing humanity back to medicine.

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'We're Going to Make It Through This,' Stanford Dean Says: During the COVID-19 pandemic, our 'most valuable resource is and always will be the people,' Stanford dean Lloyd Minor says. by Medicine and the Machine
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Clinicians' 'Number-One Wish' for Artificial Intelligence: Dr Eric Topol and AI researcher Dr Fei-Fei Li discuss how AI can augment and enhance the human work of healthcare. by Medicine and the Machine
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Bringing Humanity Back Is the 'Greatest Gift AI Can Give': In this episode of Medicine and the Machine, Drs Topol and Verghese discuss the loss of humanity in medicine, and how AI offers an exciting opportunity to bring time and presence back to patient care. by Medicine and the Machine
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Spend Money on AI or Just Give Doctors More Time?: Danielle Ofri joins Eric Topol and Abraham Verghese on this 'Medicine and the Machine' podcast to discuss whether technology will improve care or whether resources are better spent elsewhere. by Medicine and the Machine
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AI for Eyes Is 'Nothing Short of Remarkable': Pearse Keane joins Eric Topol and Abraham Verghese on this episode of Medicine and the Machine to discuss the unique opportunities for AI and deep learning in ophthalmology. by Medicine and the Machine
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What the NBA's Collaboration With Yale Reveals About COVID Variants: The NBA was looking for help with COVID-19 surveillance. They found it in Nathan Grubaugh's team at Yale. Grubaugh talks with Eric Topol and Abraham Verghese about that collaboration and more. by Medicine and the Machine
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Revolutionizing Medicine With a Simple Touch and a True Exam: How the simple idea of touch could start a revolution to take back medicine. The Lancet editor-in-chief Richard Horton explains. by Medicine and the Machine
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Caregiving and the Soul of Medicine: 'We have to return to certain core ideals of healthcare in which caregiving is crucial and in which doctors are able to participate,' says Arthur Kleinman. by Medicine and the Machine
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Uché Blackstock, One of the Great Young Activists in Medicine: Two dermatologists discuss how far the profession has come -- and the still long road ahead. by Medicine and the Machine
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Wearable Tech May Detect COVID-19 Infection Before Symptoms: Eric Topol explains how digital technologies can help identify COVID clusters and contacts. by Medicine and the Machine
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Up From the Abyss: Bellevue Starts to Reopen After COVID Peak: After a month that felt like years, Bellevue hospital staff are starting to reform their daily routines in a changed world. Dr Danielle Ofri shares her insights. by Medicine and the Machine
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With 'Horrendous' Decisions Afoot in COVID-19, Teams Are Key: With the COVID-19 pandemic stressing physicians and clinical teams, Tait Shanafelt, a physician wellness expert, says institutions need to provide clear, transparent information and support. by Medicine and the Machine
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Reducing Risk Now, While Preparing for the Next Pandemic: Virologist Angela Rasmussen talks about her battle against misinformation in the media, the virus, vaccines, disinfecting surfaces, home testing, and the next pandemic. by Medicine and the Machine
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How Machines Bring Humanity Back to Medicine: Dr Eric Topol explores the next 20 years of progress in artificial intelligence with expert Kai-Fu Lee. To read a full transcript of this episode or to comment please visit: https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/958771 This podcast is intended for US... by Medicine and the Machine
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Wearable Tech May Detect COVID-19 Infection Before Symptoms

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