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Healthcare Perspectives
Healthcare Perspectives is a podcast by Siemens Healthineers about medical breakthroughs with the power to improve the lives of patients and their families everywhere. Listen to the latest episodes here.
Out now: Neurodegenerative diseases (3-part series)
How can technology slow the global rise of neurodegenerative diseases? Guests on this episode: Andrew Saykin, Clare Mackay and Dr. Nicolò Zarotti
How can we spot the early signs of dementia? Guests on this episode: Duygu Tosun, Dr. Anne Börjesson-Hanson and Tammie Benzinger
No two patients are alike: How can AI monitor neurodegenerative diseases? On this episode: Andrew Saykin, Clare Mackay and Duygu Tosun
Learn about the current methods of detecting neurodegenerative diseases and what they involve. You’ll also hear about the important role that wearable devices are playing in the field of brain health. Additionally, you’ll learn about what the medical profession is doing to prepare for an increase in the number of patients.
Hear about the options that are currently available in the detection of Alzheimer's disease. You’ll also learn about the use of Biomarkers in monitoring the disease’s progression and how that information can be used in managing it. Lastly, you’ll hear about the ongoing Alzheimer's research and the questions they are seeking answers for.
Stay tuned to learn about why it is difficult to predict how a neurodegenerative disease will progress in one patient based on data collected from other patients. You’ll also learn about the importance of data sharing among the groups doing research. Lastly, you’ll hear about the role that AI is playing in creating models that can be used in the detection, treatment, and monitoring of patients.
Discover previous episodes
Learn about the impact that the use of robots is having in the field of neurointerventions. You’ll find out how physicians are adjusting to it and the benefits they are getting from it. Additionally, you’ll hear about the potential impact that making robots remotely operable would have.
Hear about the development of the first MRI machine and the challenges faced by the inventors. You’ll learn about the improvements that have been made and the impact that they’ve had on the healthcare industry, as well as what the future holds for MRI machines.