72: How a smartwatch & iOS app is personalising care for Parkinson’s disease? With Amanda from Strive PD
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by Dr Vinay Shankar
4d ago
On this episode, Vinay chats with Amanda Hare, a nurse practitioner specialising in neurology, and experienced in Parkinson's disease management. Amanda explains the complexity of treating Parkinson's patients. To help, she introduces Strive PD, an iOS app that integrates objective data and patient inputs. The solution was created by a patient. It tracks mobility, tremors, medication adherence, and enables symptom logging. The app enhances access to clinical trials, assists tailored treatment plans, and empowers patients through actionable data. Discover: How Amanda started her career in the n ..read more
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71: From Star Trek to Reality: The quest for digital body twins and quantified imaging with Clarissa from Q Bio
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by Dr Vinay Shankar
1M ago
On this episode Clarissa Shen joins the show, she is COO at Q Bio. She discusses how they are transforming healthcare with AI, machine learning, and big data. Discover how Q Bio’s advanced digital platform combines full-body MRI, biochemistry, and genomics to predict health risks, making diagnostics more accessible. Clarissa reveals how they are building their own MRI scanner from scratch to take advantage of new computational power available in a Star Trek like world of preventative healthcare. Tune in to learn how digital twins can transform diagnostics, the potential of AI-driven health ins ..read more
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70: Transforming Fertility: How Apricity’s virtual clinic is changing fertility care with Caroline Allen
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by Dr Vinay Shankar
1M ago
On this episode, Caroline Allen joins the show, they discuss how Apricity is forging a new future for those seeking fertility treatments in the UK. She introduces her career in midwifery and how she made the move to Head of Growth at Apricity. Apricity is the UK’s first virtual fertility clinic using tech to improve fertility outcomes. They blend some of the valued aspects of remote care and technology to improve outcomes, collect valuable additional data, provide expert support with clinical advisors through the app and have improved transparency on pricing. With their patient-centric approac ..read more
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69: How to go from extraordinary side hustles to an AI mental health startup? With Ross from Limbic
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by Dr Vinay Shankar
1M ago
On this episode, Vinay is joined by founder of Limbic, Ross Harper, who has a PhD in computational neuroscience. Limbic enhances mental health care by assisting providers to manage and support demand for mental health services through AI-driven tools. It can prioritise need, from more routine aspects to serious issues, by applying machine learning to user inputs like questionnaires. Ultimately, the platform improves access to services and the patient journey. In a Series A funding round, they raised $14 million for product development and U.S expansion. The platform has been adopted by 40% of ..read more
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69: How to go from extraordinary side hustles to an AI mental health startup? With Ross from Limbic
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by Dr Vinay Shankar
2M ago
On this episode, Vinay is joined by founder of Limbic, Ross Harper, who has a PhD in computational neuroscience. Limbic enhances mental health care by assisting providers to manage and support demand for mental health services through AI-driven tools. It can prioritise need, from more routine aspects to serious issues, by applying machine learning to user inputs like questionnaires. Ultimately, the platform improves access to services and the patient journey. In a Series A funding round, they raised $14 million for product development and U.S expansion. The platform has been adopted by 40% of ..read more
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68: How to understand your brain with MEG? With Caitlin from MYndspan
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by Dr Vinay Shankar
3M ago
On this episode, Caitlin Baltzer, CEO and Co-founder of MYndspan helps us imagine a world where access to information on how our brain works is at our fingertips. MYndspan is a platform which uses a unique brain scanning technology called magnetoencephalography or more easily known as the MEG scanner. This non-invasive, millimetre-accurate scanning can offer a new perspective on brain function. The data can provide early detection for neurodegenerative illnesses and also provide new intelligence for personalised day-to-day brain health interventions. We start the journey with Caitlin with her ..read more
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67: Do we need technology for our health and wellbeing? With Srinivas Arka
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by Dr Vinay Shankar
4M ago
On this episode, Srinivas Arka joins the show. He is a philosopher, author and renowned speaker who focuses on achieving a state of well-being by addressing our mental, physical and spiritual health. Highly regarded for his talks, books, and workshops internationally, Srinivas Arka has also founded the Centre For Conscious Awareness charities worldwide. He has developed a unique form of intuitive meditation called Arka Dhyana, which helps us understand our true selves and reach our highest potential. In this special episode, Srinivas Arka shares his unique and holistic style to approaching hea ..read more
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66: Vann, a cancer support platform inspired by a personal journey with Ani Haykuni
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by Dr Vinay Shankar
5M ago
Imagine a platform where technology and compassionate care converge. This episode is a deep dive into that very space. We’re joined by Ani, the visionary founder of Vann, a cancer support app created from her own personal experience. Incubated at Oxford University Innovation, Vann combines support for patients during and after diagnosis. The platform provides not only support and information for patients, but for any individual or group looking to signpost anyone who wants to understand how to manage their relationship with someone who has cancer. The app gathers data that is also used to trac ..read more
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65: Surgical training beyond boundaries with Ad Gandhe from Amodisc
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by Dr Vinay Shankar
5M ago
On this episode, practising orthopaedic surgeon and founder of Touch Surgery, Ad Gandhe joins the show to discuss Amodisc, his latest venture. This conversation cuts deep into healthcare transformation through technology, as we uncover the story behind a platform designed to educate various grades of surgeons on complex surgeries. Born out of necessity, the platform tackles the post-pandemic hurdles surgical trainees face and supports professionals in lower income countries. It leverages easy accessible tech, new frontiers like holographic images and AI, to progress learning. But ultimately, i ..read more
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64: Can you improve mental health in six weeks? With Ravi Janapureddy from Resony
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by Dr Vinay Shankar
6M ago
On this episode, Ravi Janapureddy joins the show to discuss his latest venture, Resony Health. It’s a response to his own experience of burnout working as a financial consultant. Vinay navigates through the creation of Resony, a software as medical device platform that promises to improve accessibility to mental health services. The app, backed by some of the best elements of cognitive behavioural therapy, offers users a 6-week programme to manage anxiety, reduce stress and build resilience. Ravi is no stranger to entrepreneurship, with his disruptive mindset, he has begun several ventures inc ..read more
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