Best Lab 76 Podcasts (2025)

1
Episode #76: Using AI & Data Intelligence to Reduce Costs & Reclaim Physician Time | Lisa Mathew & Arithmedics 26:04

23h ago26:04

26:04

Dr. Lisa Mathew interviews Vetri Venthan Elango and Dr. Renu Dhanasekaran MD PhD, the founders of Arithmedics, a company that uses generative AI and data intelligence to reduce administrative time and costs for providers. Arithmedics uses generative AI and data intelligence to reduce billing mistakes and claim denials. Its software generates and ex…

1
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 82 – Fire TV Sticks with VoiceView, and Asking a Talking Tree for Directions 59:08

7d ago59:08

59:08

In this episode of Talking Technology, Joe shows us accessible streaming devices, including the Apple TV 4K and Amazon Fire Stick. How do these devices work for blind and low vision users? In tech news, we hear about exciting innovations from Samsung, as well as a new medical device aiming to help with dry eyes. After an RTÉ news report about an AI…

1
Episode #75: Insights into the First Cloud-Based AI Endoscopy System | Lisa Mathew, Gary Trendel & Ruhy Patel | Olympus 21:22

13d ago21:22

21:22

Dr. Lisa Mathew interviews Gary Trendel, vice president of Endoscopy Solutions Ecosystem and Dr. Ruhy Patel, Medical and Scientific Affairs lead for the Endoscopy Solutions Ecosystem and Digital Units at Olympus.Odin Medical, an Olympus company, recently received 510K clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the first cloud-based Ar…

1
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 81 - let’s try the Hark AI reading machine 58:03

21d ago58:03

58:03

On this episode of Talking Technology, we try the Hark AI reading machine from Humanware. Is it worth its hefty price tag? The Nintendo Switch 2 is getting a screen reader, and what if your AirPods could see? All that and more in tech news. Daniel tells us about exciting updates for Android devices, and would you use Roy Keene as your screen reader…

1
Episode #74: Improving Patient Care with Technology & Cross-Functional Teams | Lisa Mathew & Jeff Glueck | Salvo Health 19:26

1M ago19:26

19:26

Dr. Lisa Mathew interviews Jeff Glueck, co-founder and CEO of Salvo Health, a technology company that partners with GI practices to support patients with chronic GI conditions through a virtual clinic experience using a multi-disciplinary care team.Salvo Health's framework seeks to restore balance and improve chronic symptoms by considering the int…

1
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 80 - Everything you need to know about Envision ally 54:38

1M ago54:38

54:38

On this episode of Talking Technology, we catch up with Karthik Kannan CTO at Envision to learn all about the new ally app. We discuss pricing, future plans, and the role of Envision Glasses in the Meta Ray-Ban world. We hear your thoughts on AirTag and air fryers, and in tech news we explore a new collaboration aiming to make games more accessible…

1
Episode #73: Insights into the Rising Prevalence of Eosinophilic Esophagitis | Lisa Mathew & Vijay Yajnik | Takeda 21:20

2M ago21:20

21:20

Dr. Lisa Mathew interviews Dr. Vijay Yajnik, vice president and head of U.S. Medical, Gastroenterology, at Takeda about how the prevalence of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is increasing, and evidence is growing that EoE is not a rare disease, but an underdiagnosed one.Approximately one in 2000 people in the U.S. live with EoE, and the incidence an…

1
Talking Technology With V I Labs episode 79 - CSUN, Seable, and accessible holidays for the blind 54:45

2M ago54:45

54:45

This week on Talking Technology, we take a trip to Anaheim in California, as our very own Denis Nolan gives us a preview of CSUN 2025. Lucy Ashton joins us from Seable to discuss accessible holidays for the blind, and she tells us how technology is changing what people want from their holiday experience. We’ve got updates on new apps from Envision,…

1
Episode #72: How to Improve Compliance with Elemental Diets | Michael Weinstein & Ali Rezaie | mBIOTA Labs 20:02

2M ago20:02

20:02

Dr. Michael Weinstein interviews Dr. Ali Rezaie, a GI physician-scientist who specializes in microbiome research and gastrointestinal motility disorders.His recent study, which won an award at ACG, showed that a new elemental diet from mBIOTA Labs can significantly improve patient compliance.The study assessed mBIOTA Elemental, a palatable elementa…

1
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 78 - new iPhones, new technology trainers, and the death of the home button 1:08:59

2M ago1:08:59

1:08:59

This week on Talking Technology, we meet Elaine Power who joins the V I Labs team in the south east of the country. We discuss the new iPhone 16 E as well as the death of the iPhone SE line, and we ask what we can expect from tomorrow’s announcement of the next generation Alexa. Send us a voice note with your thoughts now. The number you need is 08…

1
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 77: Ian McKinley Discusses Audio Description for the Six Nations 1:08:44

3M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

On this episode of Talking Technology , we chat with Ian McKinley about the new audio descriptive commentary being provided for Irish viewers of the Six Nations. He also discusses his own career and how visual impairment has changed the way he plays the game. We have loads of your comments and questions on everything from blood pressure monitors to…

1
Episode #71: The Impact of Anxiety on Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Michael Weinstein & Larry Kosinski | SonarMD 22:52

3M ago22:52

22:52

Dr. Michael Weinstein interviews Dr. Larry Kosinski about new data from SonarMD describing the association between anxiety and increased risk for flares and higher disease severity in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and emphasizing the importance of integrating mental health support within value-based care models for IBD management.According to t…

1
Talking Technology with V I labs episode 76 - gyms, Slimming World, and movie stars with disabilities 1:04:31

3M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

This week on Talking Technology we’re chatting all things accessible health and fitness. We explore some of the really cool supports available for blind and partially sighted customers at Slimming World, and we catch up with our colleagues at vision sports to discuss the accessibility of the gym. We have tons of your voice notes to get through, and…

1
Episode #70: Health Care Policy Advocacy & What to Expect in 2025 | Lisa Mathew & Kathleen Teixeira | AGA 20:04

4M ago20:04

20:04

Host Dr. Lisa Mathew interviews Kathleen Teixeira, vice president of public policy and advocacy for the American Gastroenterological Association.Lisa and Kathleen discuss what policies will be in play in 2025 and how GI physicians can get involved to advocate for their patients and their practices. Join Lisa and Kathleen as they explore how physici…

1
Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 75 - don’t throw your Braille display down the stairs 1:09:17

4M ago1:09:17

1:09:17

This week on Talking Technology we caught up with Andrew Flatres from HumanWare to discuss the monarch, a new device capable of displaying braille and tactile graphics. Andrew tells us about the really cool new capability’s of the device, and why they threw one down a metal staircase in Canada. Did we mention they cost £14,000? In tech news we disc…

1
Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 74 - what just happened? A look back at 2024 44:07

4M ago44:07

44:07

Technology is always moving forward. In this Episode David, Joe, Mairead and Daniel look back at the biggest stories of 2024, and bravely look forward into the great unknown that is 2025. Support the showBy Vision Ireland

1
Episode #69: Understanding the Financial Burden of IBD | Kevin Harlen & Laura Wingate | Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation 17:08

4M ago17:08

17:08

Kevin Harlen interviews Laura Wingate, chief education, support, and advocacy officer with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation about a recent survey which shows that more than 40 percent of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have made significant financial trade-offs to afford their healthcare.The survey, published in Inflammatory Bowel Di…

1
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 73 - AppleVis, Movies, and Santa at The All Ireland 52:33

4M ago52:33

52:33

Are David and Joe on the naughty or nice list? We speak to Santa in a desperate bid to find out. We also discuss the AppleVis golden apple awards for 2024, and some of the movies and TV shows with audio description for the Christmas period. Support the showBy Vision Ireland

1
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 72 - Blindshell talk Classic 3, and Huawei’s new screen reader 1:03:33

5M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

We catch up with filip and Lukáš from Blindshell to learn all about the newly released Blindshell Classic 3. The team discuss why they changed direction on support for third-party apps, as well as their future plans for Classic 2 and 3. In tech news we hear of an exciting win for young developer Maura Moore-McCune, and Huawei are rolling out a whol…

1
Episode #68: Insights on GLP-1 Medications and Endoscopy Prep | Fred Rosenberg & Ruchi Mathur | Cedars-Sinai 19:59

5M ago19:59

19:59

Dr. Fred Rosenberg interviews Dr. Ruchi Mathur, director of the Diabetes Program in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and an endocrinologist at the Weight Loss Center, at Cedars-Sinai.Cedars-Sinai recently released a study which found that patients who take a class of widely prescribed medications (GLP-1) to manage diabetes and…

1
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 71 - Seeing AI now describes your videos 1:17:11

5M ago1:17:11

1:17:11

On this weeks show we dive straight into your voice notes and explore the new Seeing AI feature for describing video. The Blindshell classic three makes an appearance in tech news and we say goodbye to the Apple headphone adapter. Support the showBy Vision Ireland

1
Episode #67: Understanding Nutritional Strategies for IBD | Naresh Gunaratnam, Kim Beall & Ashwin Ananthakrishnan 29:49

6M ago29:49

29:49

Dr. Naresh Gunaratnam interviews Kim Beall, co-founder and managing director of Nutritional Therapy for IBD and Dr. Ashwin Ananthakrishnan, who is the Director of the Massachusetts General Hospital Crohn's and Colitis Center about their work to advance evidence-based nutrition as part of IBD treatment plans.When nutritional strategies are used in c…

1
Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 70 - Live from Sight Village London 1:14:39

6M ago1:14:39

1:14:39

This week we’re spead dating at Sight Village in London. How many stands can David talk to, and what familiar faces will he meet along the way? Jaws 2025 has been released, and Joe returns to correct the record and tell David off. Send a voice note on WhatsApp now to 086 199 0011. Support the showBy Vision Ireland

1
Episode #66: This Colonoscopy Prep Includes Chocolate Chip Cookies |Lisa Mathew & Jeff Scott | Happy Colon Foods 26:22

6M ago26:22

26:22

Dr. Lisa Mathew interviews Dr. Jeff Scott, a gastroenterologist and founder of Happy Colon Foods, a company that prepares meal kits that are compliant with the diet requirements before a colorectal screening.Happy Colon Foods is designed to mimic a typical day, with three meals and snacks in between, including mac n' cheese and cookies. Because sma…

1
Talking Technology With V I Labs episode 69 - Braille, Brian, and Bitcoin 1:16:10

6M ago1:16:10

1:16:10

On this week’s Talking Technology Mairead shows off the new features in braille screen input for iOS. Brian gives us a demo of the HumanWare Braille Note Touch, and Daniel is not a bitcoin millionaire. join the conversation with a WhatsApp voice note to 086 199 0011, or email [email protected] Support the show…

1
Episode #65: Identifying High-Risk Barrett’s Esophagus Patients | Lisa Mathew & Raman Muthusamy | UCLA School of Medicine 17:16

7M ago17:16

17:16

Dr. Lisa Mathew interviews Dr. Raman Muthusamy, professor of clinical medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and medical director of endoscopy for UCLA Health, about a new clinical guideline for endoscopic eradication therapy to prevent the progression of Barrett’s esophagus to esophageal cancer.Esophageal cancer is preventable if…

1
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 68 - Voice Notes and Goats 1:29:30

7M ago1:29:30

1:29:30

It’s a packed Show today as David and Joe listen to some of the voice notes sent in to the Show recently. Topics include everything from Elon Musk‘s Blindsight device to the accessibility of the new digital census. We speak to Ed Harper about some of the tech helping him run his Goat Farm without sight, and he tells us about a really cool solution …

1
Episode #64: Pros & Cons of New Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer | Fred Rosenberg & Lauren Bleich | Gastro Health

7M ago

—

Dr. Fred Rosenberg interviews Dr. Lauren Bleich of Gastro Health, who serves as president of the Massachusetts Gastroenterology Association about a new blood-based screening test for colorectal cancer from Guardant Health.In May, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted that the Shield test was safe and effective, after review…

1
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 67 - IOS 18, Cobolt, and what is a Pan Pickle? 1:30:56

7M ago1:30:56

1:30:56

In the latest episode of Talking Technology the team discuss all the latest updates from Apple‘s new iOS 18 release and ask the question why aren’t we getting Apple Intelligence in Ireland for ages. Cobalt join us to talk about some of the appliances in Their range, and share their views on smart tech as the company turns 40. David and Joe listen t…

1
Episode #63: Despite ACA Mandate Most Patients Pay for Bowel Prep | Michael Weinstein & Eric Shah | University of Michigan 20:23

8M ago20:23

20:23

Dr. Michael Weinstein interviews Dr. Eric Shah, director of the Michigan Medicine GI Physiology Laboratories about a study showing that despite a federal law that says bowel preparations needed for colonoscopy should be covered by insurance, many patients are still paying out of pocket.The study, from the University of Michigan Health, analyzed nea…

1
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 66 - new iPhones, free jaws licences, and €13.1 Billion 1:22:00

8M ago1:22:00

1:22:00

In this weeks Talking Technology we’ve assembled a super panel of accessibility experts to chat about Apples GlowTime event. From new iPhones and Apple watches to AirPods becoming hearing aids, we discuss it all and share if we will be upgrading. In Tech News we chat about winning free Jaws licences, and with €13.1 billion hanging around following …

1
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 65 - ovens, fridges, taps and hobs, Ireland’s smartest accessible kitchen 1:20:49

8M ago1:20:49

1:20:49

From adjusting the fridge temperature using a smart phone app to controlling your oven with Alexa, in this podcast we explore the power of a kitchen built to be smart and accessible. Things aren’t all sunshine and roses however as we explore the safety concerns with smart hobs and Quooker taps. We’ve got the new Virgin Media Play app And allegedly …

1
Talking Technology extra: Be My Eyes acquire AppleVis 15:15

8M ago15:15

15:15

Wow, sometimes stories come along that you just don’t expect. David and Joe share their thoughts now with a special episode of Talking Technology Extra, as Be My Eyes acquire AppleVis. Support the showBy NCBI

1
#83: Untangling the fabrics of life with Descartes Labs 14:12

8M ago14:12

14:12

As the volume and variety of Earth observation data continues to grow, there is a growing need to understand and make this information accessible to new users and applications. Descartes Labs, a cloud-based platform, is on a mission to help organizations across multiple sectors analyze satellite imagery, sensor data, and other geospatial informatio…

1
Talking technology with V I Labs Episode 64 - Are solar panels accessible? 1:10:21

8M ago1:10:21

1:10:21

Joe has got solar panels on his house, but is the app accessible? What’s the process like? We talk all that and more in this super sustainable episode of Talking Technology. Elaine Slator from the Vision Ireland retail team tells us about the online efforts in the charity shop space, and how you can get some preloved goodies. We chat accessible gam…

1
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 63 | Meta smart glasses and audio described theatre 1:02:52

9M ago1:02:52

1:02:52

On this weeks Talking Technology David and Joe discuss the Meta smart glasses. As OrCam become the first big AI glasses maker to leave the assistive technology space, what do the Meta glasses tell us for the future. With the Bord Gas Energy theatre gearing up for an audio described performance of Wicked, we chat to them to ask how it all works. Be …

1
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 62 - Bookshare on Alexa and Barbie needs a screen reader 53:35

9M ago53:35

53:35

On this weeks talking technology we talk to the team behind the new Vision Ireland Bookshare skill on Alexa, and we’ll also give you a demo where you’ll get an insight into David’s favourite book. With the announcement of blind Barbie dolls, we ask the question does Barbie need a screen reader now? We discuss audio description in the upcoming Olymp…

1
Episode #62: Data-Driven Solutions to Improve Healthcare Delivery | Lisa Mathew & Mitesh Rao | OMNY Health 23:52

10M ago23:52

23:52

Dr. Lisa Mathew interviews Dr. Mitesh Rao, chief executive officer of OMNY Health, about the organization's work to connect the healthcare ecosystem through data and insights to transform healthcare delivery, improve clinical outcomes, and address patients’ unmet needs. OMNY Health recently announced a partnership with several of the nation's leadi…

1
#84: Improving financial wellbeing of workers of color with OfColor 17:38

10M ago17:38

17:38

OfColor is a fintech dedicated to improving the financial well-being of workers of color. By building on Amazon Web Services (AWS), OfColor can offer end users financial coaching, literacy resources, and fintech tools tailored to the lived experiences of employees of color. OfColor continues to partner with Enterprises to bring these invaluable off…

1
Talking Technology With V I Labs Episode 61 - Was David wrong to write off PiccyBot? 1:05:26

10M ago1:05:26

1:05:26

This week on Talking Technology we dive deeper into description app PiccyBot with its developer Martijn van der Spek. With David not finding much use for PiccyBot last time we spoke about it on Quick Picks, will he be eating his words? In tech news we tell you about a new service launching for Vision Ireland Bookshare users as well as checking out …

1
Episode #61: SonarMD Reduces ER Visits for IBD Patients (and how GI practices should be thinking about value-based care) 28:38

10M ago28:38

28:38

Kevin Harlen interviews Dr. Larry Kosinski, chief medical officer for SonarMD, a remote monitoring and care coordination program for chronic conditions.SonarMD recently announce positive results from two large, longitudinal studies evaluating several major drivers of medical costs in people living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and enrolled …

1
Talking Technology Episode 60 – Voice Notes, Audio Described Sports Commentary, and Be My Eyes’ Inclusive Language Guide 1:11:37

10M ago1:11:37

1:11:37

We kick off the show this week by sharing your voice notes on a range of topics, from AfterShokz headphones to accessible dating apps. Next, we dive into the world of Audio Described Sports Commentary, a service that brings all the excitement of live football to fans with sight loss. Shamrock Rovers FC audio described commentator Phelim Warren join…

1
Episode #60: Enhancing Polyp Detection Using AI (ModMed is collaborating with Medtronic to help GI docs find more polyps) 15:09

11M ago15:09

15:09

Dr. Fred Rosenberg interviews Dr. Jason Sugar from Washington Gastroenterology, who also serves as the gastroenterology team lead at Modernizing Medicine (ModMed).ModMed recently announced a collaboration with Medtronic to enhance the documentation of polyp detection by utilizing the AI capabilities of the GI Genius system. The GI Genius system ena…

1
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 59 | WWDC24, Digital Exams, and Dating in Japan 1:20:42

11M ago1:20:42

1:20:42

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference took place last night so David Nason joins us to talk about all that’s new with Apple's platforms. In Talking Technology news we discuss Vision Ireland‘s response to the issues visually impaired students had with digital exam papers, as well as chatting about a government dating app in Japan making citizens s…

1
Talking Technology Episode 58 – Aira, the Electoral Commission talk Assistive Technology, and Be My Eyes AI on Windows 49:43

11M ago49:43

49:43

Ahead of the upcoming local and European Elections this Friday, June 7th, we explore accessible voting options and the potentials of technology for people with sight loss. Brian Dawson, Communications and Public Engagement Manager at The Electoral Commission, joins us to tell us more. We learn about an interesting use case of Aira shared by one of …

1
Episode #59: A Platform to Help Women Manage Their Digestive Health (and how technology can promote health equity) 22:55

11M ago22:55

22:55

Dr. Lisa Mathew interviews Dr. Aja McCutchen of Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates and United Digestive, who recently co-founded OLVI Health, a platform committed to enhancing women's well-being through personalized digestive health insights.OLVI Health works to empower women with knowledge and the tools to managing their digestive health, includi…

1
#82: Unlocking open data to improve air quality with OpenAQ 11:52

12M ago11:52

11:52

Poor air quality is a major global issue causing around 7 million premature deaths per year, disproportionately affecting low and middle income countries. OpenAQ is an organization dedicated to identifying solutions to this large issue. OpenAQ uses Amazon Web Services (AWS) to collect and harmonize open air quality data from government sources and …

1
Episode #58: Does Your GI Practice Have a Clinical Research Program? (it could benefit your patients and practice) 20:31

12M ago20:31

20:31

Dr. Michael Weinstein interviews Dr. Don Lazas, co-founder and chief medical officer of ObjectiveHealth about partnering with physicians to provide the tools needed to integrate clinical trials into their practice.ObjectiveHealth’s digital health technology can help identity patients who are at risk of developing Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)…

1
Talking Technology with V I Labs Episode 57 – Braille for education, Voice Notes, and a little bit of Brian 1:28:57

12M ago1:28:57

1:28:57

On the show today we speak with Brian about a Braille morning that was held in UCC and discuss how digital Braille can be used in education. We play more of your voice notes and hear from Deirdre Maddin who is the outreach worker for the Disability Support Service in UCC about the services they offer students. Interested in learning Braille through…

1
Talking Technology with V I Labs episode 56 - it’s big and it’s thin, Apple Event recap 57:37

12M ago57:37

57:37

Apple has just announced new upgrades for their iPad Air and iPad Pro. The V I Labs team discuss what’s new, and what it all means for those with sight loss. Support the showBy NCBI

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Lab 76 Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen