While the U.S. leads in many areas of healthcare innovation, it also lags behind much of the industrialized world in providing care for some of its most vulnerable populations. When it comes to maternal health, March of Dimes reports that a woman dies every 12 hours from pregnancy-related causes, deaths that show huge disparities and…
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This episode features Dave Rosa, CEO of NeuroOne, a company leading the way in innovative solutions for various neurological disorders. The discussion highlights the significant challenges faced by patients with epilepsy, particularly those whose condition is resistant to medication. Traditional treatment often involves multiple invasive surgeries, placing a significant physical and emotional burden on patients….
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Novosound is a pioneering company in the field of ultrasound technology, with a mission to revolutionize the way we monitor vital signs. Traditional blood pressure monitoring methods, often involving bulky cuffs and infrequent measurements, can be inconvenient and provide limited insights. Novosound aims to address these limitations through their innovative, non-invasive, and continuous blood pressure…
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IntelVasc is a medical technology company focused on addressing the significant issue of peripheral arterial disease (PAD). This condition, often undiagnosed, can lead to serious complications like heart attacks and strokes. CEO & co-founder, Andrew Ortega-Verdaguer, joins this episode to discuss how he plans to lead the business from visionary prototype through to market as…
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Epilepsy is a neurological disorder affecting millions worldwide, significantly impacting the quality of life of both patients and their loved ones. Traditional management usually relies heavily on medication, which can have severe side effects. Despite the high prevalence of the condition, there is still a lack of objective data on seizure activity. EpiWatch CEO, Teresa…
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Bimal Maharjan, CEO & founder of gutsphere, joins the podcast to discuss the company’s mission to empower patients with gastrointestinal (GI) issues. Bimal shares his personal journey with chronic GI conditions, highlighting the challenges patients face, such as embarrassment, lack of education, and difficulty navigating the healthcare system. Gutsphere aims to address these challenges by…
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In this episode, we delve into the world of AI-powered healthcare with Shayan Mashatian, the founder of Pingoo.AI. You can learn how this innovative startup is applying AI to tackle a critical healthcare challenge: diabetic foot ulcers. Shayan highlights the alarming statistics surrounding diabetes and its complications, emphasizing the need for greatly improved patient education…
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Novobeing is addressing a significant problem in healthcare: poor patient experience during hospital stays. Their solution involves using virtual reality technology to transport patients to calming environments, helping to reduce stress and anxiety. Beyond the direct benefits to patients, this also aims to improve HCAHPS (Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems) scores, as…
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Prapela is a medical device company focused on improving newborn health. Their primary product is a specially designed mattress that uses gentle vibrations to regulate infant breathing, particularly for babies experiencing apnea of prematurity and neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome. CEO & co-founder, John Konsin, joins this episode to share how many newborns, especially premature babies,…
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Millions of men suffer from premature (early) ejaculation, the most common sexual disorder in men younger than 40 years, with 30-70% of males in the United States affected to some degree at one time or another. This can be a major relationship issue for both partners and is often viewed as a challenging matter to discuss….
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For episode 60, and one of the most popular recordings to date, we re-release the very first episode of the show where Rajit Kamal, currently VP & General Manager of Medtronic’s Surgical Robotics division, joined us to talk about early-stage innovation. This is a must listen for any medtech entrepreneur as Rajit discusses how large…
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