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  • Ep. 78 Making Healthcare Accessible and Affordable Using Deep Learning with Dr. Samir Shah

    Ep. 78 Making Healthcare Accessible and Affordable Using Deep Learning with Dr. Samir Shah
    Jul 2 2024
    Dr. Samir Shah and our host, Dr. Aaron Fritts, discuss upcoming disruptions in radiology due to artificial intelligence (AI), including AI's role in making healthcare more accessible and affordable. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Shah outlines his career trajectory, from his interventional radiology (IR) training to his entry into teleradiology. He describes his first encounter with AI through natural language processing for encoding radiology reports. Currently, he serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Qure AI, a platform that utilizes deep learning to aid in diagnosing medical conditions from pathology and radiology imaging. He emphasizes that AI will streamline medical workflows by automating patient summaries, image recognition, and cancer detection. These changes are particularly crucial in today's healthcare environment, which emphasizes productivity. The discussion also explores the benefits and challenges of integrating AI into modern radiology workflows and the learning opportunities it presents for trainees. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast 03:12 - Dr. Shah’s Professional Journey 17:59 - Starting the CMO Role at Qure AI 20:42 - Mainstream Integration of AI 30:39 - Qure’s Mission and Global Impact 37:20 - Early Cancer Detection 46:18 - Training Radiologists in AI --- RESOURCES BackTable Innovation Ep. 7- Viz.AI: Improving Access to Stroke Care using AI with Dr. Chris Mansi: https://www.backtable.com/shows/innovation/podcasts/7/vizai-improving-access-to-stroke-care-using-ai BackTable Innovation Ep. 29- Artificial Intelligence & Imaging: Present & Future with Aidoc Founder Elad Walach: https://www.backtable.com/shows/innovation/podcasts/29/artificial-intelligence-imaging-present-future-with-aidoc-founder-elad-walach BackTable Innovation Ep. 68- Transforming Radiology with Workflow Solutions with Dr. Woojin Kim: https://www.backtable.com/shows/innovation/podcasts/68/transforming-radiology-with-workflow-solutions BackTable Innovation Ep. 73- AI in Medicine: Navigating the New Frontier with Confidence with Dr. Matthew Lungren: https://www.backtable.com/shows/innovation/podcasts/73/ai-in-medicine-navigating-the-new-frontier-with-confidence Qure AI: https://www.qure.ai/ Dr. Samir Shah’s email: Samir.Shah@qure.ai NightHawk Radiology: https://www.nighthawkradiology.com/ vRad Teleradiology: https://www.vrad.com/ Radiology Partners: https://www.radpartners.com/ AI Doc: https://www.aidoc.com/ Subtle Medical: https://subtlemedical.com/
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  • Ep. 77 AI Scribes: Enhancing Patient and Physician Interaction with Elie Toubiana

    Ep. 77 AI Scribes: Enhancing Patient and Physician Interaction with Elie Toubiana
    Jun 21 2024
    Dr. Aditya Bagrodia sits down with Elie Toubiana, founder and CEO of ScribeMD.ai, to discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical documentation. --- SYNPOSIS Their conversation covers the capabilities and benefits of using an AI-driven medical scribe that ensures HIPAA compliance, reduces physician burnout, and enhances patient interactions. Elie also shares his insights about the technology’s adaptability across various medical fields. Finally, Dr. Bagrodia and Elie discuss ethical considerations surrounding applications of AI in other aspects of healthcare, such as medical workup and diagnosis. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 06:00 - How ScribeMD AI Works 14:14 - Integration with EMR 20:31 - Legal Considerations with AI Technology 26:34 - Cost Implications of AI Scribes 38:46 - Future of AI in Medical Diagnosis 41:45 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts --- RESOURCES ScribeMD.ai https://www.scribemd.ai/
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  • Ep. 76 ProScan’s Path: Medical Expertise to Business Success Part 2 with Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz

    Ep. 76 ProScan’s Path: Medical Expertise to Business Success Part 2 with Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz
    May 21 2024
    In this episode of the BackTable Innovation Podcast, host Dr. Bryan Hartley interviews Dr. Stephen Pomeranz, founder and CEO of ProScan Imaging, co-founder of Medality (formerly MRI Online), and a pioneering radiologist in MRI technology. This is the second part of a two-episode series on ProScan. --- SYNPOSIS The doctors discuss the growth and evolution of ProScan Imaging, including Dr. Pomeranz’a personal journey to becoming an entrepreneur, as well as business strategies that have led to ProScan’s success. Dr. Pomeranz describes the business’s unique physician-owned structure, which allows physicians to team up and directly invest in tangible assets of technology and real estate. Additionally, a core principle of ProScan’s business has been an emphasis on service excellence, which has been made possible by recruitment of hospitality leaders. Overall, this episode highlights the importance of high-quality patient care, learning from other industries, and the significance of finding mentors and the right business model for aspiring physician entrepreneurs. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast 04:58 - Service Excellence and Scaling Up 12:09 - Technology Investment Opportunities for Physicians 21:37 - Teaching within the Private Practice Sphere 27:40 - Job Flexibility and Investment Opportunities Within ProScan 35:14 - Advice for Early Stage Entrepreneurs 38:19 - Future Endeavors for ProScan 43:18 - Episode Summary and Final Thoughts --- RESOURCES BackTable Innovation Episode 75- ProScan’s Path: Medical Expertise to Business Success Part 1: https://www.backtable.com/shows/innovation/podcasts/75/proscans-path-medical-expertise-to-business-success-part-1-with-dr-stephen-j-pomeranz ProScan Imaging: https://proscan.com/ MRI Total Body Atlas by Stephen J. Pomeranz: https://www.amazon.com/Total-Body-Atlas-Stephen-Pomeranz/dp/1882576063 Medality: https://medality.com/
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  • Ep. 75 ProScan’s Path: Medical Expertise to Business Success Part 1 with Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz

    Ep. 75 ProScan’s Path: Medical Expertise to Business Success Part 1 with Dr. Stephen J. Pomeranz
    May 14 2024
    This episode of the Back Table Podcast features Dr. Stephen Pomeranz, a trailblazing radiologist who shares his journey from taking over a struggling medical practice to founding ProScan Imaging, one of the leading imaging centers in the country. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Pomeranz discusses his early motivations for entering the field of radiology, his initial opportunity to learn about MRI in its early stages, and his unexpected but rewarding path to starting his own imaging company. He recounts obstacles of overcoming professional challenges, including dealing with resource limitations and navigating financial risks, during his mission to provide more patient-centered and efficient care. Dr. Pomeranz also describes how he built networks based on his connections with radiologists all over the world, non-physician providers trained in radiology, and business partners. We end by discussing Dr. Pomerantz’s philanthropic efforts, his perspective on the integration of AI, and the importance of a growth mindset in transforming patient care. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 01:03 - Dr. Pomertanz’s Early Career and MRI Education 09:30 - Quality Patient Care with Independent Practice 13:22 - The Beginning and Expansion of ProScan 19:42 - Thoughts on the Future of Radiology 23:42 - Integrating Non-Physician Providers in Radiology 28:50 - Structured Training Within Radiology Practices 34:21 - Philanthropic Endeavors and Reflections --- RESOURCES ProScan Imaging: https://proscan.com/ MRI Total Body Atlas by Stephen J. Pomeranz: https://www.amazon.com/Total-Body-Atlas-Stephen-Pomeranz/dp/1882576063
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  • Ep. 74 Pulmera’s Journey: From Concept to Clinical Impact with Dr. Bryan Hartley

    Ep. 74 Pulmera’s Journey: From Concept to Clinical Impact with Dr. Bryan Hartley
    Apr 19 2024
    In this episode, host Dr. Bryan Hartley takes us on a deep dive into the origin story and mission of Pulmera, a medtech company dedicated to transforming the field of bronchoscopic lung cancer diagnosis by retrofitting existing fluoroscopy machines into cone beam CT-like scanners. Dr. Hartley is a vascular and interventional radiologist and co-founded Pulmera, alongside interventional pulmonologist Dr. Harmeet Bedi at Stanford. Pulmera is developing a novel approach to enhance physicians’ ability to diagnose lung nodules accurately through innovative technology. Dr. Hartley shares insights into the challenges of existing diagnostic methods, the inspiration behind Pulmera, and the technology’s potential to combine the best of 3D imaging and endoscopy techniques. Dr. Hartley discusses the benefits for both patients and physicians, such as improved diagnostic yields and patient outcomes, and introduces an investment opportunity for the BackTable community to be part of this revolutionary project. The episode also explores the broader implications of this technology across various medical specialties beyond pulmonology. --- SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Introduction 02:18 - Personal Journey: From Vanderbilt to Stanford Biodesign 06:11 - Pulmera’s Mission: Enhancing Diagnostic Accuracy in Lung Biopsies 15:02 - Introducing a Game-Changing Technology for Bronchoscopic Procedures 22:09 - Challenges and Breakthroughs in Portable CT Imaging 27:44 - Economic Impact of Enhanced Diagnostic Procedures 29:48 - Building a Team and Securing Funding for Innovation 31:30 - Understanding Investment Opportunities and Equity Financing --- RESOURCES Dr. Bryan Hartley’s email: bryan.hartley@pulmera.com Dr. Bryan Hartley’s cell: 423-432-0612 Pulmera: http://www.pulmera.com/ Stanford Biodesign Fellowship: https://biodesign.stanford.edu/programs/fellowships/innovation-fellowships.html BackTable Innovation Episode #1 - Needs Driven Innovation with Dr. Todd Brinton (Stanford BioDesign): https://www.backtable.com/shows/innovation/podcasts/1/needs-driven-innovation BackTable Innovation Episode #30 - Host Stories with Dr. Bryan Hartley and Dr. Eric Gantwerker (Stanford BioDesign): https://www.backtable.com/shows/innovation/podcasts/30/host-stories BackTable VI Episode #422 - Pathology 101: Solid Advice for Percutaneous Biopsies with Dr. Andrew Sholl: https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/422/pathology-101-solid-advice-for-percutaneous-biopsies
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  • Ep. 73 AI in Medicine: Navigating the New Frontier with Confidence with Dr. Matthew Lungren

    Ep. 73 AI in Medicine: Navigating the New Frontier with Confidence with Dr. Matthew Lungren
    Apr 5 2024
    In this episode, Dr. Matthew Lungren discusses the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, sharing insights into large language models, deep learning, and machine learning in improving patient care, enhancing clinical workflows, and optimizing medical research. Dr. Lungren is a pediatric diagnostic and interventional radiologist, and the Chief Data Science Officer at Microsoft Health and Life Sciences. He advocates for a future where AI acts as a tool for healthcare professionals, allowing them to devote more time to patient care rather than administrative tasks. Additionally, the discussion explores concerns such as AI’s impact on employment and interactions with insurance companies, while presenting resources for healthcare professionals to engage with and learn about AI technologies actively. --- SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Introduction 03:00 - The Journey to AI Expertise: Dr. Lungren’s Story 05:48 - Decoding AI: From Basics to Large Language Models 13:07 - AI’s Impact on Healthcare and Beyond 15:57 - Exploring AI’s Potential in Content Creation and Clinical Efficiency 20:22 - The Future of AI in Healthcare: Opportunities and Challenges 25:27 - Leveraging AI for Diagnostic Radiology and Beyond 27:42 - The Transformative Potential of Generative AI in Healthcare 33:40 - Addressing Concerns: AI’s Role in Insurance and Patient Advocacy 36:41 - Empowering Healthcare Professionals with AI: Practical Applications and Future Outlook --- RESOURCES Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Healthcare - Stanford University Coursera Course: https://www.coursera.org/learn/fundamental-machine-learning-healthcare Dr. Matt Lungren’s LinkedIn Learning Course on Generative AI: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/an-introduction-to-how-generative-ai-will-transform-healthcare/introduction-to-generative-ai-in-healthcare DeepLearning.AI Website (Professor Andrew Ng): https://www.deeplearning.ai/ Fast.AI Website (Professor Jeremy Howard): https://www.fast.ai/ Professor Jeremy Howard YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@howardjeremyp/featured Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMMS) Meeting: https://www.himssconference.com/en/homepage.html
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  • Ep. 72 Solving for Stent Adjacent Stenosis: The Auxetics Story with Dr. Ramsey Al-Hakim

    Ep. 72 Solving for Stent Adjacent Stenosis: The Auxetics Story with Dr. Ramsey Al-Hakim
    Mar 15 2024
    In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Aaron Fritts interviews guest Dr. Ramsey Al-Hakim about the inception and journey of Auxetics, a med-tech company innovating in the vein stent market. Dr. Al-Hakim is the co-founder of Auxetics and the Section Chief of the Division of Interventional Radiology at Scripps Hospital in San Diego, CA. Dr. Al-Hakim covers the initial challenges of understanding the market and securing capital, the clinical significance of addressing stent-adjacent stenosis, and the process of developing a stent with a negative Poisson effect to counteract it. Dr. Al-Hakim highlights Auxetics' approach to combining cutting-edge interventional technologies with world-class imaging tools for enhanced procedural efficiency in venous interventions. The company’s progress through benchtop work, animal testing, and plans for first-in-human studies outside the U.S., aiming for commercialization within the next four to five years, is also outlined. Contributions from key figures in the vascular community and the role of mentorship and perseverance in navigating the complexities of medical device innovation are discussed as well. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/ Reflow Medical https://www.reflowmedical.com/ --- SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Introduction 03:11 - The Market and Problem Solving 12:13 - Journey of Creating a Stent 22:28 - Birth of Auxetics 26:53 - Learning Process and Support from the University 29:16 - Building the Dream Team 33:01 - Starting a Company 36:42 - Challenges and Triumphs of Fundraising 37:44 - Current Status and Future Plans 45:32 - Importance of Community and Mentorship --- RESOURCES Auxetics: https://www.auxeticsinc.com In-stent restenosis and stent compression following stenting for chronic iliofemoral venous obstruction: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34174500/ Venous Stenosis Animal Model Utilizing Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30717966/ The Messy Middle: Finding Your Way Through the Hardest and Most Crucial Part of Any Bold Venture: https://www.amazon.com/Messy-Middle-Finding-Through-Hardest/dp/0735218072
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  • Ep. 71 Next Level Electroporation Therapy: The RadioClash Story with Dr. John Qiao

    Ep. 71 Next Level Electroporation Therapy: The RadioClash Story with Dr. John Qiao
    Mar 8 2024
    In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Aaron Fritts interviews guest Dr. John Qiao about exploration of physicians’ role in medical innovation, particularly among interventional radiologists. Dr. Qiao shares insightful information about the origin of RadioClash and details his journey as an entrepreneur. Through this discussion, Dr. Qiao covers the challenges encountered during the startup phase, the invention of a single-probe electroporation device, and the future applications of this novel medical technology. The episode concludes with broader advice on how to manage the demands of professional work, entrepreneurship, and personal life. --- SHOW NOTES 00:00 - Introduction 02:39 - Dr. Qiao’s Journey into Medicine and Entrepreneurship 11:40 - Birth of Radioclash: A Unique Solution for Cancer Treatment 17:58 - Future of RadioClash: Targeting Metastatic Cancer 25:20 - Future of Electroporation Therapy 35:21 - Challenges of Building a Company 44:37 - Path to Market and Future Plans 47:28 - Balancing Clinical Practice and Entrepreneurship --- RESOURCES RadioClash website: https://www.radioclash.co/ News Article on Dr. John Qiao: https://voyagehouston.com/interview/meet-john-qiao-m-d-of-radioclash-ltd-co/ Radiation Therapy as a Modality to Create Abscopal Effects: Current and Future Practices: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7086111/ The Abscopal Effect: A Reemerging Field of Interest: https://ascopost.com/issues/november-25-2018/the-abscopal-effect-a-reemerging-field-of-interest/ BackTable VI Episode #402 - Immunotherapy in HCC: Evolving Treatment Paradigms: https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/402/immunotherapy-in-hcc-evolving-treatment-paradigms Tavo and Pembrolizumab in Patients With Stage III/​IV Melanoma Progressing on Either Pembrolizumab or Nivolumab Treatment (Keynote-695): https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT03132675 PANFIRE-3 Trial: Assessing Safety and Efficacy of Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) + Nivolumab + CpG for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer: https://classic.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04612530 Radiofrequency Ablation for the Palliative Treatment of Bone Metastases: Outcomes from the Multicenter OsteoCool Tumor Ablation Post-Market Study (OPuS One Study) in 100 Patients: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33129427/ The improvement of irreversible electroporation therapy using saline-irrigated electrodes: a theoretical study (Northwestern study): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21728392/ Irreversible electroporation reverses resistance to immune checkpoint blockade in pancreatic cancer: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-08782-1
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