Best Bronchoscopy Podcasts (2026)

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Ep 7: Bronchoscopy for Lung Cancer: What It’s Really Like (From a Survivor) 20:35

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Send us a text If you’ve had a CT scan, a PET scan, and now they’re recommending a bronchoscopy—this video is for you.You’re probably feeling very nervous, anxious, and even scared. I know. I’ve been there myself. Hi I’m Tina Powell, Stage 4 cancer survivor, thriver, patient, and your host for lung cancer strong. Since being diagnosed nearly three …

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Ep 271 - Clearing Brain Clots, Funding Startups, and Making MedTech Sustainable 1:25:47

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Host Tom Salemi squeezes in that salutation one final time in our first episode of DeviceTalks Weekly. In this episode, Managing Editor Kayleen Brown shines the FOMO spotlight on a possible new approach to treating stroke victims. Liane Teplitsky, now executive chair of Executive Chair of the Board of Directors of Carvolix, explains…

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EP 8: Stage 4 Lung Cancer Survivor: What I Learned in 3 Years 25:00

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Send us a text Three years ago, I was diagnosed with lung cancer. I didn’t know what the next three months would hold — let alone three years. In this episode of Lung Cancer Strong, I’m sharing the most important things I’ve learned in three years of living with stage 4 lung cancer — not as medical advice, but as lived experience from the patient p…

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Ep 270 - Editors (and CEO) pick top news and newsmakers of 2025! FOMO: Oath Surgical promises ASC change 1:18:44

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Happy New Year DeviceTalkers! We’re excited to start 2026, but not before give a proper goodbye to 2025 by picking our top tech, biggest newsmaker (company or person), and biggest news of the year. Listen the selection from our editorial team – Kayleen Brown, Jim Hammerand, Chris Newmarker, Tom Salemi, and Sean Whooley – and a special guest, Chris …

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Ep 269 - May the best robot win: Medtronic’s Hugo RAS ready to compete for surgical business in the US 1:18:54

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, we give the entire stage to Medtronic’s surgical robotics business in honor of the FDA’s approving the Hugo RAS system for urological procedures. This episode is sponsored by Confluent Medical Technologies. Visit http://confluentmedical.com/ for more information. First, MassDevice editor Chris Newm…

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Ep 268 - Ray Cohen on How to Successfully Build and Exit a MedTech; Talking Revolution with Sarah Matt, MD 1:25:14

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Host Tom Salemi gets the dos and don’t’s of entrepreneurship with serially successful MedTech leader Ray Cohen. In this keynote address from DeviceTalks West, Cohen delivers a master class on how to build a successful MedTech, using Boston Scientific’s $3.7 billion acquisition as a case study. DeviceTalks Mana…

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EP 6: PET Scan: What to Expect Before, During & After (Patient Guide) 17:24

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Send us a text Are you or someone you care about facing a PET scan soon? Feeling nervous, uncertain, or just wishing someone would finally explain the process from the patient’s perspective? You're in the right place. In this episode of Lung Cancer Strong, Tina Powell—stage 4 lung cancer survivor and thriver—walks you step by step through everythin…

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Ep 267 - How amazing tech – like Medtronic’s LINQ and beyond – can, will and must change health care 1:09:43

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In this episode, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker talks with Alan Cheng, MD, chief medical officer at Medtronic’s cardiac rhythm management business about the future of medical-grade cardiac monitors like Medtronic LINQ monitors. These tiny devices, placed just under the skin, can collect heart rhythm data and transmit it directly to doctors, like…

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EP 5: Chemo Hacks I Wish I Knew (Part 2): Real Relief for Nausea, Fatigue & Hair Thinning 22:58

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Send us a text In this raw, practical episode, Tina Powell, a stage 4 lung cancer survivor, shares her experience with 27 rounds of chemotherapy. She breaks down the process, covering common chemotherapy side effects and offering practical chemo tips she wished she'd known. This patient-focused episode is packed with honest, actionable information …

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Ep 266 - Where is surgical robotics headed? Listen to these leaders- Moon’s Osdoit, Intuitive’s Jeddi 56:08

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In this week’s DeviceTalks Podcast, we’re spotlighting two very different leaders shaping the future of surgical robotics. Huge thanks to our sponsor, Murata. First up in our FOMO interview, Tom Salemi speaks with Iman Jeddi, senior vice president and general manager of da Vinci platforms and product operations at Intuitive. Jeddi—who closed out ou…

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Ep 265 - J&J’s Schmid, Stanford’s Makower on helping MedTech find a higher gear for innovation and growth 1:31:28

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, we hear from two of MedTech’s most powerful leaders, each representing different ends of the innovation timeline. Tim Schmid, executive vice president and worldwide chairman of Johnson & Johnson MedTech, lays out the global leaders plan to lead in cardiovascular, surgery, vision, surgical robotics and other hi…

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Ep 4: Chemotherapy Basics (Part 1): What I Wish I’d Known Before My First Chemo 18:25

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Send us a text Newly diagnosed with lung cancer—or supporting someone who is—and facing chemotherapy? This raw, practical episode is for you. Host Tina Powell, stage 4 lung cancer survivor, thriver, and patient advocate, breaks down her own experience with 27 rounds of chemotherapy—demystifying the process, side effects, and survival tips she wishe…

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Ep 264 - Noah Medical’s clear vision for pulmonary bronchoscopy; FOMO: The true costs of MedTech tariffs 1:14:54

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, Jian Zheng, founder and CEO of Noah Medical, has found entrepreneurial success in robotics, medical devices and a companies that combine both including Intuitive and Auris. Now, Zheng leads Noah Medical, a robotic bronchoscopy company that’s trying to develop a superior way of diagnosing and treati…

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EP 3: My Robotic Lobectomy Surgery: What I Wish I Knew 24:56

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Send us a text If you’ve been told you need lung surgery—or are researching robotic lobectomy—this episode is for you. Host Tina Powell, a Stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer survivor (EGFR mutation), shares her personal experience of undergoing a robotic lobectomy at NYU Langone. From pre-surgery testing to recovery, she walks through every stage o…

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Ep 263 - Medtronic’s Kowal describes an exciting future and new applications for cardiac pacing devices 1:10:21

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Host Tom Salem welcomes back Rob Kowal, MD, VP and general manager, cardiac pacing at Medtronic. You’ll hear how Dr. Kowal grew into the new role as business leader and gain a stronger appreciation for Medtronic’s flagship cardiac pacing business. Smaller devices and new innovation are helping to find new ways…

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EP 2: You’ve Just Been Diagnosed with Lung Cancer. Now What? 39:48

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Send us a text If you’ve just heard the words “You have lung cancer,” this episode is for you. Host Tina Powell, living with Stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer (EGFR mutation), shares the 18 things she wishes she had known from day one — from managing fear and mental health to building your care team, understanding your diagnosis, and learning how …

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Ep 262 - How GE HealthCare Is Tackling Data Overload and Clinician Burnout 58:35

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Scott Miller, CEO of GE HealthCare’s Solutions for Enterprise Imaging, joins Managing Editor Kayleen Brown to explore how cloud technology and AI are transforming medical imaging. Miller discusses the launch of Genesis, GE HealthCare’s cloud-native imaging platform that enables secure data access, reduces clin…

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EP 1: My Lung Cancer Strong Story with Tina Powell, Stage 4 Patient, Survivor, and Thriver 22:54

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Send us a text Welcome to the very first episode of Lung Cancer Strong — a raw, unfiltered, and deeply personal series hosted by Tina Powell, Stage 4 Lung Cancer survivor (EGFR), thriver, and patient advocate. In this opening episode, Tina shares the life-changing moment she was diagnosed with lung cancer, the emotions that followed, and the streng…

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Ep 261 - How Srivastava’s career journey lends unique perspectives to SSI’s vision for surgical robotics 1:34:26

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Dr. Vishwa Srivastava shares his unique journey to leading one of the more dynamic surgical robotics companies in MedTech. Dr. Srivastava’s path takes him across disciplines and geographies from anthropology to medicine. He discusses the founding of SS Innovations, which has developed the Mantra series of surg…

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Ep 260 - Our crew just scratches the surface of what you missed this week at DeviceTalks West 30:40

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, the DeviceTalks West on-site crew – Tom Salemi, Kayleen Brown, and Jim Hammerand – share their favorite moments and lessons of the two-day event. We’ll talk about keynotes, hot technologies, and the power of having and being a mentor. Thank you to our amazing sponsors, speakers, and attendees! Thank you for li…

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Ep 259 - Can Mickelsen’s Sequel - Field Medical - Be Superior to the Original? Talking about a Revolution 1:14:08

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Dr. Steven Mickelsen shares his unique journey to becoming a leading figure in the MedTech industry. He discusses the evolution of pulse field ablation technology, the challenges faced in the field of electrophysiology, and his decision to start Field Medical, a follow up story to the historically successful F…

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Ep 258 - Understanding Cognito Therapeutics’ mission to bring hope to people, families enduring dementia 1:17:27

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Cognito Therapeutics’ Christian Howell conveys a deep sense of service that brought him to the MedTech industry. Host Tom Salemi talks with Howell about his Navy service, including a mission targeting pirates in the Persian Gulf on Sept. 11, 2001. From there, Howell gained a unique—and faraway—view of the trag…

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Ep 257 - GE HealthCare’s Gera focuses on heart and CV disease – new device delivery tech and MTI finalists 1:31:12

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Managing Editor Kayleen Brown talks with Jyoti Gera, CEO of CardioVascular and Interventional Solutions for GE HealthCare, about her journey into the MedTech industry, the significance of cardiovascular health, the challenges faced in patient care, and the innovative solutions GE HealthCare is implementing to …

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Ep 256 - New CMR CEO Brings MedTech, Provider Experience to Surgical Robotics Strategy; Capstan Targets the Heart 1:22:26

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, CMR Surgical CEO Massimiliano Colella joins Editorial Director Tom Salemi to share his wide-ranging journey through the MedTech industry. He talks about his experiences across global markets, his move from MedTech into the provider world, and why partnerships are critical to healthcare. Colella also dives into…

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Ep 255 - How Bioretec Makes Orthopedic Implants Disappear + Medtronic’s Cole on the Growing Power of ASCs 59:40

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Host Tom Salemi and managing editor Kayleen Brown recap their recent West Coast tour—including a stop at the Santa Clara Convention Center, home of DeviceTalks West on Oct. 15–16. Register at West.DeviceTalks.com. They also share highlights from the MedtechVISION conference, including Kayleen’s brush with grea…

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Ep 254 - Learn why we can’t call Cerapedics a startup anymore and the latest in smart catheter innovation 1:00:17

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Host Tom Salemi talks with Valeska Schroeder, CEO of Cerapedics, about her company’s success in developing drug-device combination products aimed at enhancing bone repair in spinal fusion surgeries. In this week’s FOMO session, Managing Editor Kayleen Brown explores the prospects of smart catheters with insigh…

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Ep 253 - How Virtual Incision Drew an Intuitive Vet Back to Surgical Robotics; One VCs View of Uncertainty 1:19:59

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In this week’s DeviceTalks Weekly, new Virtual Incision CEO Jim Alecxih walks us through his career, including a critical role at Intuitive Surgical, and explains why the Mira surgical robotic system convinced him to return to the industry. Olympus Ventures’ Abby Hunter-Syed keeps an eye on the broader tumult impacting MedTech. Chris Newmarker deli…

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Ep 252 - Can Foldax’s Polymer, Robots Upend Heart Valve Market? NVIDIA’s Niewolny Talks Digital Surgery 1:14:06

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly, Editorial Director Tom Salemi sits down with Ken Charhut, executive chair and CEO of Foldax, to discuss how the startup’s polymer valve and robotic manufacturing process could offer a new alternative to traditional structural heart valves. David Niewolny, director of healthcare and medical business development…

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Ep 251 - Can Subsense’s Nanoparticles Be One Small Step for BCI; Preview of the MedtechVISION Conference 1:11:52

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Subsense CEO and Co-Founder Tetiana Aleksandrova shares how her company is using nanoparticles to establish brain-computer interfaces with the potential to deliver powerful new therapies to the brain. In her conversation with Host Tom Salemi, she reflects on her background, the impact of the war in…

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Ep 250 - iRhythm’s CEO on Finding the Footing Needed to Deliver Disruptive Tech; ZB’s Tornos on Being Bold 1:09:40

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, iRhythm CEO Quentin Blackford shares his MedTech journey, the tech powering iRhythm’s arrhythmia detection, and what it takes to disrupt traditional healthcare. He talks patient engagement, predictive care, and the company’s push deeper into primary care. In this week’s FOMO, you’ll hear my intervi…

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Ep 249 - J&J Vision’s Menziuso sees huge opportunity; Boston Scientific’s view of AI-driven Diagnostics 1:10:22

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker speaks with Peter Menziuso, Johnson & Johnson company group chair for Vision, about the company’s strategy to advance vision care. J&J MedTech’s Vision business already represents one-sixth of the company’s $32 billion in annual medtech revenue, and new innovations…

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Ep 248 - SRS Round Table - Mullings, Bell talk Telesurgery, AI, Endovascular, Intuitive, ASCs, and more 1:05:09

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi recaps highlights from this year’s Society of Robotic Surgeons annual meeting with surgical robotics leaders Steve Bell and Joe Mullings of The Mullings Group. The conversation dives into emerging trends in telesurgery and endovascular robotics—and takes a candid look at the blind s…

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Ep 247 - Zimmer Biomet’s Joe Urban Has No Doubts About What Will Drive MedTech; Ortho Over the Next 25 Years 1:12:38

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In this week’s episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, Host Tom Salemi looks ahead to DeviceTalks 2035 with Joe Urban, global president of Zimmer Biomet’s Knee Business. Urban, a military veteran and early Auris employee, shares insights on robotics, AI, and advancing ortho innovation. (Note: This interview was recorded before ZB’s announced acq…

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Ep 246 - Can Sinaptica Slow Alzheimer’s Painful Decline; Heidi Dohse on patient-centered design 54:38

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi hears encouraging news from Ken Mariash, CEO of Sinaptica Therapeutics, a neuromodulation company developing a TMS system that may be able to slow the advance of Azheimer’s. Mariash paints a hopeful picture for people - and families - fearing this dreadful disease. In our Future of …

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Ep 245 - Ellingson Shares Solventum’s Next Steps, Baxter’s Mirza on its Connected Future, Wrap up of ADA 1:21:32

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, host Tom Salemi sits down with Rachel Ellingson, chief strategy and corporate development officer at Solventum, recorded live at DeviceTalks Minnesota. Ellingson shares a rare perspective on leading medical device companies through major transitions, drawing on her experience at Zimmer Biomet durin…

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Ep 244 - Boston Sci, SV, now Pulse Biosciences – Why Paul LaViolette loves betting on MedTech’s future 1:05:43

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi talks with Paul LaViolette, president and CEO of Pulse Biosciences. LaViolette takes us back to the early days of the medical device industry and shares how close collaboration with interventionalists helped shape today’s MedTech landscape. We dive into one of the biggest deals in M…

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Ep 243 - Can Corcym transform surgical heart valve replacement? Why DeviceTalks Minnesota was nice! 49:02

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In this podcast episode, MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker sits down with Christian Mazzi, CEO of Corcym — formerly LivaNova’s surgical heart valve business — about how it has transformed since it became an independent company under Gyrus Capital in 2021. Next up is an effort to expand innovation beyond Corcym’s core heart valve portfolio to areas …

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Ep 242 - Zimmer Biomet’s Ivan Tornos talks social media, Schwarzenegger and building the boldest MedTech 1:17:24

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, we share Zimmer Biomet CEO Ivan Tornos’ stellar visit to DeviceTalks Boston where he laid out the orthopedics’ company’s plan to be the boldest MedTech in the world (and spilled some tea about how the company paired up with Arnold Schwarzenegger.) Thank you to Protolabs for sponsoring this episode.…

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Ep 241 - Crisis Managed: Baxter’s Approach to Supply Resiliency after being hit with Hurricane Helene 1:16:04

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, host Tom Salemi speaks with Cecilia Soriano, global president of Infusion Therapies and Technologies at Baxter. Soriano details how the company responded after Hurricane Helene severely damaged its North Carolina facility last fall. With floodwaters halting operations and disrupting supplies—especi…

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Ep 240 - How MedTechVets helps veterans discover new mission, familiar purpose in the MedTech industry 1:04:08

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In this episode, Host Tom Salemi interviews Steve Mapa, a former MedTech leader who is now president and executive director of MedTechVets. In this conversation, we learn how Mapa found a path to the medical device industry a decade after leaving the army. He explains how MedTech fills the need to serve so many veterans still hold onto, and how Med…

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Ep 239 - How ArteDrone hopes to democratize stroke treatment with digital maps and magnetic-driven devices 36:44

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, Host Tom Salemi learns how ArteDrone, hopes to empower more interventionalists to deliver life-saving, stroke-clearing treatments. The company is combining digital twin navigation with a magnet-powered catheter to make clot removal more of a trade than an art. CEO Liane Teplitsky returns to DeviceT…

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Ep 238 - Why Neuromodulation Devices Face Great Promise – and Challenges – for Growth in EMEA Markets 52:01

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Vincent Sourdaine, vice president of neuromodulation for EMEA, shares his journey into the MedTech industry and his fascination with neurotechnologies. Overseeing product launches in over 100 countries, he discusses the deep need for pain relief and other benefits of neuromodulation, and the challe…

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Ep 237 - DeviceTalks Boston 2025 Wrap Up: We talk AI, CEO, Being Seen, and how we must make MedTech sexy 53:27

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, we review a few of the highlights of this week’s DeviceTalks Boston conference, a rip-roaring successful event! DeviceTalks Tom Salemi and Kayleen Brown sit down with MassDevice Editor Chris Newmarker and Joe Mullings of The Mullings Group to review a few of the sessions. But the conversation took …

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Ep 236 - Here's Some of What You'll Hear at DeviceTalks Boston! Don't miss out! 58:09

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, we’ll get a small taste of what’s to come at DeviceTalks Boston. Host Tom Salemi interviews Paul Grand of MedTech Innovator, Holly Scott of The Mullings Group, and Peter Stebbins of Satio about the state of startups in Boston and the hot topics in MedTech. Managing Editor Kayleen Brown warms up for…

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Ep 235 - Could CereVasc Be Boston’s Next Big MedTech Success Story? The Future of Ortho with The Fro 1:06:47

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Tom Salemi talks with seasoned MedTech executive Daniel Levangie about the blood-brain barrier-breaking technology being developed by CereVasc. The company has developed a less invasive way of treating patients with communicating hydrocephalus, one of the most common neurological conditions affecti…

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Ep 234 - CorVista using AI to get patients the correct cardiac care; Why ASCs should matter to MedTechs 1:23:15

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In this episode of DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi tracks the career of CorVista Health CEO Adrian Lam, an engineer turned financer turned VC turned CEO. CorVista is bringing AI to bear on cardiac diagnostics, helping hospitals and doctors identify who need the most care. Before that talk we’ll hear from Scott Frasier of Fraser Healthca…

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Ep 233 - Hachach-Haram: How Proximie builds digital bridges to the OR; Norris: Q1 VC, the good, the bad 1:07:23

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Dr. Nadine Hashash-Haram discusses her journey as a surgeon and the founder of Proxime, a digital health platform that enhances surgical procedures through technology. She shares insights on the evolution of Proxime, its impact on healthcare systems, and the importance of collaboration with medical…

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Ep 232 - Fogarty’s Cleeland on impact of MedTech innovation; Soriano highlights Baxter’s hurricane response 1:25:52

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In this week’s episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Andrew Cleeland, CEO of the Fogarty Institute, shares his MedTech story, starting with a serendipitous move into the industry. Cleeland, of course, went on to lead two successful startups from The Foundry - Ardian and Twelve, that both went on to be acquired by Medtronic. Cleeland now leads …

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Ep 231 - Lotvin on why this Sequel AID is better than the original; ZB’s Tornos highlights new tech, ASCs 1:04:58

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly podcast, Host Tom Salemi interviews Alan Lotvin, MD, the CEO and co-founder of Sequel Med Tech, a small company promoting another BIG idea from prolific inventor Dean Kamen. Lotvin, who was formerly a senior executive at CVS/Caremark and PBMs, explains how Twiist, the automated insulin delivery system, coul…

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Ep 230 - BIOTRONIK Neuro’s Langevin talks power of connected spinal stim; What’s Next in Surgical Robotics 1:17:26

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In this episode of the DeviceTalks Weekly Podcast, Host Tom Salemi interviews Todd Langevin, president of BIOTRONIK Neuro, a familiar name in medical devices with a new approach to alleviating pain through spinal cord stimulation. Langevin, who has spent his career in neuro devices, gives his assessment of the field today, explaining how it’s excee…