Best Stroke Technology Podcasts (2025)

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13. Tackling the undruggable: How Beactica's protein degradation platform might transform glioblastoma treatment 31:51

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Targeted protein degradation (TPD) represents one of the most transformative advances in drug discovery, with the global market projected to expand from USD 641 million in 2025 to as much as USD 9.85 billion by 2035. This rapidly evolving field enables researchers to eliminate disease-causing proteins rather than merely inhibiting their function, o…

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Predicting 1-year futility of TAVI procedures using machine learning 19:25

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In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Mehdi Eskandari from King's College Hospital, London. They discuss his paper that attempts to use machine learning to identify patients in whom a TAVI procedure is likely to be unsuccessful, using simple, readily available variables. If you enjoy the s…

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231. The Patch That Can Heal a Broken Heart (Literally) 12:23

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(5:00) – A Patch for the Heart This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about advances of 3D printing in the medical space. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http://read.thenextbyte.com/ As always,…

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"Why Brains Need Friends: The Neuroscience of Social Connection" | Ben Rein 38:36

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We are more isolated from one another than ever before — by our technology, by our political divides, and most of all, by our choices. This week on the show, we talk with neuroscientist Ben Rein about why this social isolation is terrible for our health — implicated in not only rising rates of mental illness, but also heart disease, dementia and mo…

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12. Revolution technology set to transform breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. 19:54

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Breast cancer affects women of all ages after puberty in every country. In 2022, the disease struck an estimated 2.3 million women and claimed 670 000 lives globally, according to the World Health Organization. The Global Breast Cancer Initiative (GBCI), is working to reduce breast cancer deaths by 2.5% each year, preventing 2.5 million deaths by 2…

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11. A technological breakthrough in the diagnosis of skin cancer 26:14

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AI-based software solutions are increasingly being used as a second pair of eyes to help clinicians with the early diagnosis of diseases. With skin cancer seeing increasing rates of incidence and mortality, software solutions hold the key to helping clinicians with timely diagnosis. In this episode of BioBiz Buzz, your host Shani Alexander sits dow…

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Top 10 statistical errors in submitted papers...and how to avoid them 25:59

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230. 3D Printing Gets the Hannah Montana Treatment 15:12

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Roping Stroke: Stran Smith's Inspiring Story and Finding Community with Abbott HeartMates 54:55

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Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! Episode 87 Our Guest: Stran Smith 2025 'Draft Pick' for Abbott HeartMates Program Stran is a legendary tie-down roping cowboy from Childress, Texas. He competed professionally for over 20 years, appearing 11 times at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR), and won the PRCA World Championship in 2008. In 2025 he was induct…

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Al Smith-10x Year Houston Oiler 1:13:30

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NFL success: Mindset, shared by veteran Smith. Al Smith's NFL Success Stemmed from a Strong Mindset and Work Ethic: Smith's journey highlights the importance of a clear vision, unwavering discipline, and consistent hard work, even in the face of adversity (like a leg injury). He emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with positive influen…

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From doodles to Descartes: sketching and the human cognitive toolkit | Judith Fan 40:29

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Before the written word — and possibly even before speech — humans have communicated through drawing. From crude scratches in the dirt or on cave walls to the arcane symbology of the laboratory whiteboard, our instinct for conveying our thoughts visually is pretty extraordinary. We see or understand something in the world, we build an idea in our m…

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10. How Bioxodes is using tick saliva to create an ICH stroke treatment breakthrough 26:26

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In a disease where hope has been scarce for decades, Belgian biotech Bioxodes is rewriting the rules of stroke treatment. Join your host Mike Ward in conversation with CEO Marc Dechamps as he reveals how his team transformed an unlikely discovery from tick saliva into BIOX-101, a first-in-class candidate therapeutic that could revolutionize care fo…

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Wearable device technology and the future of patient assessment 24:02

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In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor Professor James Rudd is joined by Dr Paul Morris and Dr Gareth Williams from the University of Sheffield. They discuss what wearable devices are, the technology that powers them, and how they will impact the future of patient care in cardiology. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a posi…

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229. Teaching Robots to Play Badminton 15:33

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(4:20) – Playing badminton against a robot This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn how cobots are driving Industry 5.0 with safer, smarter human-robot teamwork! Become a founding reader of our newsletter: http:/…

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Reaching Clarity on the Future with Paul Chaney 48:38

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Internet pioneer Paul Chaney joins coach Tim to read the tea leaves where the internet is going, why we need technological guard rails for our kids, and why gaining clarity in our lives can make for a much better life. And Paul is here to help you with that. Spider Juice TechnologiesBy Tim O'Keefe

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What is psychosis? Navigating an altered reality | Jacob Ballon & Shannon Pagdon 46:07

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Imagine if you couldn't distinguish between dreams and reality. If you couldn't tell whether what you were seeing or hearing was really there in front of you. What if you discovered you couldn't trust your own perceptions? Psychosis is something three out of every a hundred people will experience at some point in their lifetimes. But what exactly i…

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Brace Yourself: Dr. Jennifaye V. Brown on AFOs and Stroke Recovery 1:03:08

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Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! In this episode, Dr. Jennifaye V. Brown shares her journey into neuro-physical therapy, emphasizing the importance of personalized care and the role of movement in recovery. She discusses her specialization in AFOs (ankle-foot orthoses) and how they can be tailored to individual needs. Dr. Brown highlights the sign…

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9. Beyond Billion-Dollar Bets: How Affibody Might Solve Radioligand Therapy's Greatest Challenges 26:33

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The radioligand therapy market will be worth $42 billion by 2032. However, beneath the headline-grabbing acquisitions lies a complex web of technical and commercial challenges that threaten to limit patient access to these revolutionary cancer treatments. The path to successful radioligand development is fraught with obstacles, from the "melting ic…

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Change in body weight, cardiovascular disease and mortality 21:48

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In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Carl Lavie from New Orleans, USA. They discuss his editorial on a paper by Zhang and colleagues, which examined associations between changes in body weight, future cardiovascular events and all-cause mortality. They also discuss the state of play with …

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228. Harvard’s Soft Robot Gives Movement Back to ALS & Stroke Patients 16:08

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(2:48) – Harvard’s soft robotic sling for stroke & ALS patients This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about how wearable robotics are helping Parkinson’s patients walk more freely! Become a founding reade…

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"I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine" | Daniel Levitin 45:59

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Most of us can agree: music is awesome. Regardless of which songs speak to you, music probably plays an important role in your life. The question is, what makes music so powerful? Why does a particular combination of sounds and rhythms grab us and affect us in the way that it does? And is it true that music can help heal patients with Alzheimer's, …

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8. Revolutionizing Cancer Drug Development with AI: How BioCopy is Using Physics to Rewrite the Rules of Biotech 19:40

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By 2040, the World Health Organization predicts that one in two people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Yet the traditional pharmaceutical industry remains trapped in a devastating cycle: developing next-generation cancer drugs typically takes years, costs up to $2.5 billion, and often fails to deliver effective treatments to desper…

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7. Exploring new possibilities in reproductive medicine 28:24

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ReproNovo demonstrated continued investor interest in the area of reproductive medicine by closing a $65 million Series A round earlier this year. In this episode, ReproNovo’s CEO and co-founder Jean Duvall joins your host, Cormac Sheridan, to discuss the company’s development strategy and how it put together the financing deal. ReproNovo is not a …

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Strategies to increase female participation in cardiovascular clinical trials 29:04

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In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Professor Vijay Kunadian from the University of Newcastle and Sarah Brown, a patient with heart disease, who are both co-authors on a consensus statement. They discuss the state of research participation among females in each area of cardiovascular diseas…

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227. She Sells Seashells… and Reinvents Recycling 18:47

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(4:15) - Seashells Inspire a Better Way to Recycle Plastic This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the future of electronics recycling using robotics & AI. Become a founding reader of our newsletter: …

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How we learn to read (and why some struggle): what neuroscience teaches us about a transformative human technology | Bruce McCandliss 39:18

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In this episode, we explore the fascinating neuroscience behind how children learn to read with Bruce McCandliss, director of the Stanford Educational Neuroscience Initiative. Key topics include: • How our brains "recycle" visual and language circuits to create reading expertise • The crucial threshold when reading shifts from effortful to automati…

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Navigating the Journey of Stroke Recovery: An Update to Rory Polera's Story 2:11:31

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Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! Episode 85: Empowering Stroke Recovery Through Data and Technology Enabled Solutions with Rory Polera Rory first joined us on the Know Stroke Podcast (March 2024 Episode 69). A lot of highs and lows have passed in Rory’s recovery since that episode aired and we wanted to share his lessons learned ‘After the Pod’. D…

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Current and Future Applications of Photon-Counting Computer Tomography in Cardiovascular Medicine 26:35

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In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Prof. Filippo Cademartiri from Naples, Italy. They discuss all aspects of this emerging CT technology that promises lower radiation imaging, with higher resolution and excellent in-stent imaging, but at a significant cost in terms of hardware. If you enjo…

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226. Stop & Go No More: AI Cuts Intersection Emissions 17:56

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(3:07) - Eco-driving measures could significantly reduce vehicle emissions This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the rise of automotive telematics and their critical role in reducing carbon emission…

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Why voices light us up—but leave the autistic brain in the dark | Dan Abrams 31:51

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Recognizing a familiar voice is one of the brain’s earliest social feats. But what are the brain circuits that let a newborn pick out mom in a crowded nursery? How do they change as kids turn toward friends and the wider world? And what are we learning about why this instinct fails to develop in the autistic brain? This week, host Nicholas Weiler j…

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Mechanical circulatory support for patients with infarct-related cardiogenic shock: a state-of-the-art review 18:50

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In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Prof. Jacob Eifer Moller from Odense, Denmark. They discuss his review paper on mechanical circulatory support and some of the supporting guidelines and papers in this area. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a positive review wherever you get your po…

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225. Detecting Disease Using Menstrual Pads 17:23

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Sanitary towels morph into test strips This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about quantum dots and how their fluorescent properties can be used for various applications! Become a founding reader of our n…

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Rewiring Recovery: How Neuro Rehab Recovery is Breaking Tech Barriers 1:06:22

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Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! On episode 84, hosts David Dansereau and Mike Garrow sit down with Gary Viles, founder of Neuro Rehab Recovery Inc., to explore how he and his team are breaking down barriers in neurorehabilitation. From his beginnings as a clinician to launching an innovative medical device distribution company, Gary shares his mi…

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Famous & Gravy: Cosmic Marketer and the Meaning of Life | Stephen Hawking 1:01:31

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In this special crossover episode, we’re doing something a little different. From Our Neurons to Yours host Nicholas joins producer Michael Osborne to co-host his podcast Famous and Gravy for a lively conversation about the extraordinary life and mind of Stephen Hawking. Hawking, one of the most renowned scientists of our time, lived with ALS for m…

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6. Device Intelligence: How AI and Data Are Powering MedTech’s Next Frontier 29:44

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In this episode of BioBiz Buzz, your host Shani Alexander is joined by Werner Lanthaler, founder and CEO of WLan Holding, to chart the seismic transformation underway in medical technology. Discover how the convergence of multi-omic diagnostics, AI-driven sensors, and smart implants is creating unprecedented value, from AI-enhanced stethoscopes tha…

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Can we use cardiac MRI alone to exclude ischaemic cardiomyopathy in patients with heart failure? 13:51

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In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Louis-Marie Desroche from Reunion Island. They discuss his study that concluded - "Relying solely on CMR could lead to missed diagnoses and undertreatment. CMR should be integrated with other diagnostic tools to optimise care in this population". If yo…

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224. Geothermal Could Save the Grid. So Why’s No One Talking About It? 21:06

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(2:15) - Enhanced geothermal systems: An underground tech surfaces… This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the advancements of clean energy solutions, including geothermal! -- As always, you can find…

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Can brain science save addiction policy? | Keith Humphreys 45:51

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If addiction is a disease of the brain, what does that mean for how we treat people—and how we write policy? In this wide-ranging conversation, Stanford addiction expert and policy advisor Keith Humphreys returns to the show to walk us through what neuroscience has taught us about substance use disorders and how that science intersects with law, pu…

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Vivistim One Year Later: Dr. Teresa Kimberley on Long-Term Stroke Recovery Outcomes 55:21

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Chime In, Send Us a Text Message! In this special follow-up episode of the Know Stroke Podcast, we welcome back Dr. Teresa Kimberley to dive into the one-year outcome study of Vivistim — the first FDA-approved vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) therapy for chronic stroke rehabilitation. Dr. Kimberley, a leading researcher in neuroplasticity and motor re…

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5. Breaking New Ground in Pain Management with Non-Addictive Opioid Alternatives 21:18

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As the opioid crisis continues to devastate communities worldwide, millions suffering from chronic and neuropathic pain face a critical dilemma: enduring debilitating pain or risking addiction with traditional opioid medications. In this episode of BioBiz Buzz, host Mike Ward explores one of modern medicine's most pressing challenges with Per von M…

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Inflammation in coronary atherosclerosis 15:06

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In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Salvatore Brugaletta from Barcelona, Spain. They discuss the role of inflammation in atherosclerosis, how to detect it using imaging and biomarkers, and promising drugs in the pipeline to reduce inflammation levels. If you enjoy the show, please leave …

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223. Artificial Sweeteners For Treating Cancer? 15:20

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(3:08) - A Sweet Solution for Safer Diagnosis and Treatment This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the use cases of human machine integration, where the technology is at today, and what the future ho…

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How basic science transformed stroke care | Marion Buckwalter 34:51

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A generation ago, a big clot in the brain meant paralysis or worse. Today, doctors can diagnose clots on AI-enabled brain scans; provide life-saving, targeted medications; or snake a catheter from a patient’s groin into the brain to vacuum out the clot. If they intervene in time, they can watch speech and movement return before the sedatives wear o…

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Pericardial complications after heart surgery 20:46

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In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Tyler Pitre from Toronto, Canada and Dr Alireza Malektojari from Bandar Abbas, Iran. They discuss their review paper about the prevention of pericardial complications after heart surgery. This was a network analysis study with some important conclusion…

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222. Tree-Climbing and Reef-Restoring Robots 21:11

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(3:39) - Robots that can climb trees or restore coral reefs This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the critical role that robots will play to feed the projected 9.1 BILLION people on earth in 2050! B…

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Surgery as a window into brain resilience | Martin Angst 37:32

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We've all heard stories about someone who went in for surgery and came out...different. A grandmother who struggled with names after hip replacement, or an uncle who seemed foggy for months following cardiac bypass. But why does this happen to some people while others bounce right back? This week, we explore this question with Dr. Martin Angst, a p…

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#25 Stanford-Trained Electrical Engineer “Reverse Engineering the Brain” - Dr. Louis Scheffer 59:42

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Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Key Moments: 0:00 Introduction 1:12 Journey from Electrical Engineering to Neuroscience 6:45 Initial Interest in Neuroscience 8:16 What is connectomics? 11:45 Parallels Between Microchip Design and Neuroscience 14:22 Probabilistic Reconstruction in Connectomics 19:46 Neuro…

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Adverse events in pregnancy and future cardiovascular risk 18:55

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In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Garima Sharma from Inova Fairfax, Virginia, US. They discuss adverse pregnancy outcomes and how they can increase subsequent cardiovascular risk - and importantly how we can lower this risk. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a positive review wher…

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221. Generational Discovery & The New Age of Computer Vision 18:39

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(3:08) - A new way of seeing, a new way of computing This episode was brought to you by Mouser, our favorite place to get electronics parts for any project, whether it be a hobby at home or a prototype for work. Click HERE to learn more about the role of optical sensors in the tech that makes our daily lives seamless and accessible! Become a foundi…

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Best of: How neural prosthetics could free minds trapped by brain injury | Jaimie Henderson 22:20

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Imagine being trapped in your own body, unable to move or communicate effectively. This may seem like a nightmare, but it is a reality for many people living with brain or spinal cord injuries. We're re-releasing one of our favorite episodes from the archives: our 2024 conversation with Jaimie Henderson, a Stanford neurosurgeon leading groundbreaki…