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Our first Chief ~Vibrational~ Officer on the show! Daniel Belquer is co-founder of Music: Not Impossible based in Philadelphia. A composer of 20 years, Daniel has brought to life a Vibrotextileโข wearable technology that translates sound onto the skin through vibration. Although not health tech, innovations in assistive technology like these haptic suits allow people to engage more fully in the healing experience of music, which is incredibly cool.
This episode features exclusive, unreleased music from Daniel's upcoming album, and a sublime playlist assembled by musician, audio engineer and producer Josh Walton ๐ธ
You're in for a premium mixed bag of some local Australian and international artists. This episode's theme: b r e a k i n g t h r o u g h
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What things outside of our biology contribute to our health or illness? And how do commercial products and digital technology contribute?
We speak with Edwin Kwong MPH- who has worked everywhere from the World Health Organisation, Burnet Institute, University of Melbourne, and Sandro Demaio Foundation- about everything from the role of the big bad private sector versus governments, how we leave behind 'digital exhaust', selling digital organs, and meeting DJs in Tempelhof โ๏ธ๐ชฉ
This episode's playlist has been painstakingly curated by electro duo Premium Fantasy to the theme: ~ COMMERCIAL ~
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Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
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There are undoubtable benefits for humanity inherent in medical and biotechnologies, driven by the companies and passionate people leading them. BUT there have also been some pretty bad or downright nefarious practices that have come to light over the years. We explore five of the biggest scams and scandals that have emerged since the 80s, including companies like Theranos (blood pathology), Medtronic (bone grafting), Dow Corning (breast implants), Purdue Pharma (opioids), and Merck (Vioxx).
To take the sting out, our host D has curated a playlist with Paz Sounds purely containing relaxation tunes recommended by neuroscientists- listen to Brain Bliss here! -
Do you know how music can be medicine? Join us as we chat to Nicc Johnson, CEO of Music Health, about crying tears of joy on the dancefloor, what a workout for your brain looks like, the role of a DJ and how to be a good one, unhealthy nightclub antics, what your music taste is based on, what makes โvibeโ, hip replacement remixes, and the healing powers of music ๐ ๐บ
We are also joined by ARIA award winning artist Alexander Gow (Perfect Moment, Oh Mercy), take us through some pivotal moments in music history and anecdotes to guide us through his nostalgic interpretationsโฆ
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James Sneddon is on a mission to make sexual health sexy (again?). You've probably wondered if there's a more comfortable or convenient way to get tested for STIs than by talking to your family GP, face to face, during business hours. And you're in luck! Hyphen Health group are tackling the stigma around health issues like STIs, HIV and steroid use by enabling people to test in their own time.
This is the wonder of 'asynchronous medicine' (check out Stigma Health, PrEP Health, and Roidsafe).
This episode's playlist is of course themed sexual healing, and curated for you by a legend of the Melbourne music scene, Kevin Karlberg. Kev heads up Stable Music and is behind all your favourite gigs including Piknik Electronic. Get the playlist in your earholes via Spotify here.
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Do you have a fear of needles? Ever wanted to be far, far away while you've had a medical procedure? Fear no more! CEO Dr Evelyn Chan and the team at Smileyscope have a solution. They're using VR to transform the patient experience- reducing anxiety, fear and pain as well.
Join us as we chat about digital therapeutics, virtual reality neuromodulation, fish-assisted vasectomies, and why Austin is the new Silicon Valley.
Today's playlist has been curated by Fatcop - check it out here.
Theme: โจ~REALITY~ โจ
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This episode is like an express-MBA for anyone wanting to start a medical technology or health tech business!
We chat with Stuart Dalrymple, outgoing CEO of AI skin cancer tool, Kahu, and founder of AI-driven counsellor, Maple. He shares his top 5 lessons learned from bringing a med tech device to market in Australia and internationally.
We cover market segmentation, regulatory bodies, fund raising, and a whole heap of other tips and cautionary tales from his wealth of experience.
Today's episode theme is: TOP 5 ๐
Our episode's party playlist is put together by Sydney's Sasha Milani- get at her here:
@sashamilani or on Soundcloud
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Ever wondered if there's a better alternative for hospitals still using paper to record your patient data? Wonder no more! Today's episode features WeGuide, a low/no-code app builder for the health sector that ensures everyone has access to the best patient data possible. We also chat with the COO about all things patient engagement and healthtech startups.
Join us as we yarn about perverse incentives, dancefloor epiphanies, and the immortal life of Henrietta Lacks.
Today's playlist theme: GUIDE
Listen to it here. Curated by Adam Simmons (Dingo Jazz magazine; Origami).
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Hate the dentist? This is one for you. Pearlii is an app that allows people to take their oral health into their own hands using artificial intelligence.
Join us as we chat about giving people free beer at parties for pictures of their mouths, health tech behaving very badly, and world domination with sentient, humanoid dentist robots.
Today's playlist theme: S M I L E
Listen to it here. Curated by Dawit.
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