Best Surgical Workflow Podcasts (2025)

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Pinpointing GI Bleeds: Olympus Experts Talk Hemostasis and Imaging Innovation 28:39

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When a GI bleed strikes, the atmosphere in the procedure room changes instantly. In this episode of OlympusTalks, Olympus’ Christian Stroupe and Robert Barrett share how Olympus® technologies are designed to help physicians regain visibility and respond quickly to find the bleed and achieve hemostasis. Chapter 1: Meet the Guests Olympus’ Christian …

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How Virtual Incision Drew an Intuitive Vet Back to Surgical Robotics; One VCs View of Uncertainty 1:19:58

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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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From NextAI to becoming a founder George Korkejian, Co-Founder & COO @ Rozvelt 36:03

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On this week’s episode, I spoke with George Korkejian, co-founder and COO @ Rozvelt. We discussed his journey from working at Next AI to launching his own startup. We dove into George’s experience in the Montreal entrepreneurial ecosystem, his pivot from supporting other founders to becoming a founder himself, and the motivations behind building Ro…

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The Bell Curve Trap in Dentistry: Stop Settling for Average 4:23

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The “standard of care” in dentistry often lands you right in the middle of the bell curve—average. But is average good enough for your patients? In this video, Dr. Robert Stanley, “The Smile Engineer®,” explains why staying in the middle isn’t the goal and how innovation in dental implants continues to drive the profession forward. Relying on old r…

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Company Building Starts with Discipline: Interview with Evident Vascular CEO Howard Rosen 52:20

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Howard Rosen, co-Founder and CEO of Evident Vascular, a company developing an AI-powered intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) platform to improve vascular imaging and intervention. Before co-founding Evident, Howard held senior leadership roles at Intact Vascular and Vesper Medical, guiding both compan…

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Can Foldax’s Polymer, Robots Upend Heart Valve Market? NVIDIA’s Niewolny Talks Digital Surgery 1:14:05

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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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How to Navigate Undefined Markets in Medtech: Interview with Materna Medical CEO Tracy MacNeal 48:51

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down withTracy MacNeal, President and CEO of Materna Medical. Materna is developing two devices addressing different aspects of pelvic health: Ellora, aimed at preventing childbirth injuries during delivery, and Milli, designed to treat vaginismus, a pelvic floor condition that makes intercourse painful or …

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The SECRET to Implant Success 6:31

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In this video, Dr. Robert Stanley, the Smile Engineer, explains how to know if your dental implant is going to successfully osseointegrate. He shares insights from his recent paper in Dentistry Today on the Quaternary Axiom Implantology Conformity System and how it can help clinicians predict implant success with more confidence. If you place or re…

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Why Abbott’s vascular team sees AI as the GPS for the cath lab 38:27

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In this episode of AbbottTalks, Hosts Tom Salemi and Kayleen Brown sit down with Ethan Korngold, MD, Divisional Vice President, Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer of Abbott’s Vascular business, to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping decision-making in the cath lab and beyond. Dr. Korngold, an interventional cardiologist turned M…

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Can Subsense’s Nanoparticles Be One Small Step for BCI; Preview of the MedtechVISION Conference 1:11:51

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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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Why You Should NEVER Reuse Abutments 2:57

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Should you ever reuse an abutment? Dr. Robert Stanley, the Smile Engineer, explains why the answer is a firm “no.” According to the FDA, abutments are classified as single-use medical devices, and reusing them can create serious risks for both the patient and the clinician. In this video, Dr. Rob covers what “single use” really means, why reusing a…

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iRhythm’s CEO on Finding the Footing Needed to Deliver Disruptive Tech; ZB’s Tornos on Being Bold 1:09:39

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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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3 Signs Your Medtech Idea Could be a Viable Business: Interview with Prana Surgical CEO Joanna Nathan 44:09

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Joanna Nathan, CEO and co-founder of Prana Surgical — a startup developing image-guided surgical platforms for precision oncology. Joanna's career spans translational research at Texas Heart Institute, product development at Saranas, and portfolio management at Mercury Fund and Johnson & Johnson's…

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FP1 vs FP3 Explained: What Dentists NEED to Know 5:58

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Thinking about full-arch solutions? In this video, Dr. Robert Stanley. the Smile Engineer, breaks down the key differences between FP1 and FP3 prosthetic designs for All-on-X cases—and why FP3 often wins when it comes to long-term hygiene and patient maintenance. He dives into the role of fluid dynamics, including how tools like Waterpiks and Water…

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Why Enovis™ is betting on bracing comfort, workflow solutions and patient-focused rehab tech 46:59

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In this episode of Ortho Innovation Talks, Terry Ross, Group President, Enovis™ Prevention & Recovery, shares how the company is reimagining orthopedic recovery through a combination of smart bracing technology and digital health platforms. Ross details how Enovis is prioritizing comfort and wearability in its bracing designs to drive better patien…

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J&J Vision’s Menziuso sees huge opportunity; Boston Scientific’s view of AI-driven Diagnostics 1:10:21

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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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Who You Raise From Matters Most: Interview with Firefly Neuroscience CEO Greg Lipschitz 43:29

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Greg Lipschitz, CEO of Firefly Neuroscience. Firefly’s FDA-510(k) cleared Brain Network Analytics (BNA™) technology objectively measures brain function through EEG analysis. With a proprietary database spanning twelve cognitive disorders, the company serves both clinical practitioners and pharmace…

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Zirconia Restorations, Titanium Implants: Is That a DOUBLE STANDARD? 7:04

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In this episode, Dr. Rob breaks down the ongoing debate between titanium and zirconia in implant dentistry. Drawing on his background in engineering, he explains the crucial difference between strength and toughness—and why it matters when choosing restorative materials. Is it a contradiction to place titanium implants but restore with zirconia? No…

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Championing Safety Behind the Scenes: The Infection Preventionist's Role in Endoscope Reprocessing 42:07

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Infection preventionists are often the unsung heroes of patient safety—working behind the scenes to ensure that every procedure is as safe as possible. In this OlympusTalks episode, Jamie McGloin, Infection Prevention & Control Specialist at Olympus, and IPC consultant, Linda Dickey, bring their deep experience and unique perspectives to the forefr…

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SRS Round Table - Mullings, Bell talk Telesurgery, AI, Endovascular, Intuitive, ASCs, and more 1:05:07

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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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Even Surgeons Have TOUGH Days. Here's Mine. 6:15

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In this week’s video, I’m sharing a recent All-on-X case that didn’t go as smoothly as planned. When things get challenging, it’s easy to let frustration take over—but your team and your patient need you calm, clear, and composed. Calm is contagious, and as the surgeon, you set the tone. Here’s what I remind myself in the moment—and why I wait unti…

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AI That Fits the Clinical Workflow: Interview with Anumana CEO Maulik Nanavaty 48:20

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Maulik Nanavaty, CEO of Anumana. Anumana, an AI-driven health technology company focused on cardiovascular care, is taking a pragmatic approach to scaling AI in medicine. Maulik is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 30 years of global experience in the medical device industry. He spent 18 y…

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Enhancing Scientific Reasoning in Biopharma with Christopher Li, CEO & Co-Founder @ BioBox 37:31

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In this episode, Chris, co-founder of Bio Box, delves into the innovative solutions his company offers to the biopharma sector. Bio Box provides a knowledge and reasoning infrastructure for biopharma R&D, helping scientists scale up hypothesis generation and testing in early drug discovery. Chris explains how their platform integrates various biome…

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Zimmer Biomet’s Joe Urban Has No Doubts About What Will Drive MedTech; Ortho Over the Next 25 Years 1:12:37

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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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The Truth About Irrigation: It’s NOT Thermal Necrosis 11:08

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Thermal necrosis has long been the go-to explanation for irrigation during implant osteotomy—but what if we’ve been missing the point? In this episode, Dr. Robert Stanley—The Smile Engineer—challenges conventional wisdom by explaining why overheating may not be the real issue at all. Instead, Dr. Rob dives into the actual purpose of irrigation: cle…

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Can Sinaptica Slow Alzheimer’s Painful Decline; Heidi Dohse on patient-centered design 54:37

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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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A Case for Open-Source Medtech: Interview with Openwater Founder Mary Lou Jepsen 1:11:05

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we had a fascinating chat with Mary Lou Jepsen, founder and Chairman of Openwater, a medtech company developing breakthrough diagnostic and therapeutic wearables for cancer, stroke, mental illness, and beyond. Openwater is rethinking how medical devices are built — not as single-purpose machines, but as flexible p…

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STOP Chasing Money. START Helping People. 3:40

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In this episode, Dr. Robert Stanley—The Smile Engineer—dives into one of the most important (yet often overlooked) principles in implant dentistry: put the patient first, and the money will follow. Too often, clinicians get caught up in numbers—costs, margins, production goals—and forget that implant patients are real people, often in real pain. Dr…

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How to Talk About a Technology No One’s Seen Before: Interview with Asensus Surgical CEO Anthony Fernando 51:29

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Anthony Fernando, President and CEO of Asensus Surgical. Asensus is expanding the role of robotics in the OR with its performance-guided surgery platform — a digital-first, AI-enabled system designed to enhance precision and real-time decision-making. A mechanical engineer by training, Anthony has…

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Surgical Innovation from Vision to Reality with Amy Lorincz, CEO & Co-Founder @ Vopemed 26:53

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Amy discusses her pioneering work at Vopemed, a health tech company developing AI software to enhance visualization during minimally invasive surgeries. Amy explains the challenges surgeons face with traditional endoscopic cameras and how Vopemed's software addresses these issues by providing real-time enhanced image feeds. The conversation explore…

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The SECRET to Long-Term Implant Success? It’s All in the Tissue. 5:37

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In this week’s video, Dr. Robert Stanley—The Smile Engineer—dives into a critical yet often overlooked aspect of implant success: creating a stable, 3mm band of keratinized gingiva around your implant. He walks through the Apical Gingival Displacement (AGD) Technique, a method he developed and published in Inside Dentistry, and explains why abutmen…

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Ellingson Shares Solventum’s Next Steps, Baxter’s Mirza on its Connected Future, Wrap up of ADA 1:21:31

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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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Evolving the Sales Model with Product Maturity: Interview with AVITA Medical CEO James Corbett 31:04

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we had a really engaging conversation with James (Jim) Corbett, CEO of AVITA Medical. AVITA Medical’s RECELL system uses Spray-On Skin Cell technology to accelerate healing for patients with severe burns and wounds. Jim brings nearly 40 years of medical device leadership experience to AVITA Medical. His career spa…

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Olympus CAS & GI Physician Talk Power of Partnership and EUS Advancements 34:42

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In this insightful episode of the OlympusTalks podcast, Host Tom Salemi of DeviceTalks explores the powerful partnership between physicians and Clinical Applications Specialists (CAS) in the field of endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). Joining the conversation are gastroenterologist Dr. Julie Yang, an early adopter of EUS, and Melissa Elliott-Walker, a se…

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Boston Sci, SV, now Pulse Biosciences – Why Paul LaViolette loves betting on MedTech’s future 1:05:42

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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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Can Enovis’ ARVIS AR technology help surgeons rethink precision and cost in the ASC era? 40:51

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In this episode of Ortho Innovation Talks, Marc Mackey, senior vice president and general manager of Enabling Technologies at Enovis, breaks down how his team is building a next-generation platform that prioritizes precision, efficiency, and value. Mackey explains how augmented reality and AI are making orthopedic surgeries more accurate, efficient…

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I Gave Up Engineering… to Become a DENTIST?! 9:11

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In this special episode, Dr. Robert Stanley—The Smile Engineer—shares his incredible journey from childhood dreams of dentistry to earning a PhD in engineering, and eventually becoming a second-career dentist. Discover how his unique background shaped his approach to dental implants and why he believes engineering is the key to clinical success. Wh…

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Can Corcym transform surgical heart valve replacement? Why DeviceTalks Minnesota was nice! 49:00

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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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Why Great Data Isn’t Enough to Drive Adoption: Interview with Adagio Medical CEO Todd Usen 25:34

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Todd Usen, CEO of Adagio Medical. Adagio specializes in catheter-based ablation technologies for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, with a focus on ventricular tachycardia (VT). Todd has over three decades of leadership experience in the medical technology industry, with particular expertise in…

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Future All-on-X? Place The Implant RIGHT the First Time! 3:51

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In this episode, Dr. Rob breaks down a critical—but often overlooked—step in single unit implant placement: proper depth for future All-on-X conversion. If you’re not thinking long-term when placing implants, you could be setting your patient (and yourself) up for a difficult revision down the line. Learn why implant depth is the #1 mistake most do…

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Zimmer Biomet’s Ivan Tornos talks social media, Schwarzenegger and building the boldest MedTech 1:17:23

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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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Designing Your Device for Adoption: Interview with InfoBionic CEO Stuart Long 26:25

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Stuart Long, CEO of InfoBionic. InfoBionic's virtual cardiac telemetry platform, MoMe ARC®, brings together a tiered hospital-grade monitoring capability powered by advanced AI-enabled analysis for cardiac interventions. Stuart has over two decades of experience in the medical device and healthcar…

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Can NeuroSphere’s connectivity deliver happier, healthier lives to more neuromodulation patients? 45:42

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In this episode of AbbottTalks, we dive into the surprising origins of neuromodulation, kicking off with a shocker (literally)—treating headaches with electric fish. Neuromodulation expert Yagna Pathak, PhD, Medical Science Manager of Medical Affairs at Abbott’s Neuromodulation business, explains how therapies like spinal cord and deep brain stimul…

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Photography is THE Secret to Better Dentistry! 7:00

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In this episode of Implants Made Simple, Dr. Robert Stanley, The Smile Engineer, shares how mastering dental photography can transform your clinical outcomes. Discover how it creates a powerful feedback loop for self-improvement and dramatically improves lab communication. Whether you're new to photography or looking to refine your skills, this is …

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Crisis Managed: Baxter’s Approach to Supply Resiliency after being hit with Hurricane Helene 1:16:03

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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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From FDA Reviewer to Medtech CEO: Interview with Zenflow CEO Shreya Mehta 23:18

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In this episode of Medsider Radio, we sat down with Shreya Mehta, co-founder and CEO of Zenflow. Zenflow is a medical device company focused on treating benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). A biomedical engineer, Shreya brings over 15 years of experience in medtech, including serving as a lead reviewer at the FDA, where she specialized in cardiovasc…

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Olympus and PanCAN: Channeling a Positive Mindset into Advocacy After a Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis 44:09

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In this moving episode of the OlympusTalks podcast, host Tom Salemi of DeviceTalks explores the topic of pancreatic cancer. The episode features Rich Burde, Director of Marketing in EUS Solutions at Olympus, alongside special guests, pancreatic cancer survivor, Rob Schasteen and his daughter Brooke Schasteen-Smith. The conversation expands on Olymp…

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Socket Sealing CHANGED My Implant Esthetics! 5:58

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In this video, Dr. Rob Stanley shares how the socket sealing technique—based on the study by Hämmerle et al. —transformed the way he approaches extractions and implant site preservation. Learn how this method improves soft tissue outcomes, supports long-term implant success, and enhances patient satisfaction. Dr. Rob breaks down the science, the cl…

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Reshaping Workflows with Lisen Kaci, CEO & Founder @ Discrepancy AI 33:18

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In this episode, we spoke with Lisen Kaci, the founder behind Discrepancy AI. Lisen talks about his journey from working as an AI engineer in document processing to founding his startup based in Toronto. He identifies key industry limitations with legacy OCR technologies and explains how Discrepancy AI is leveraging AI tool-chaining to convert any …

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How MedTechVets helps veterans discover new mission, familiar purpose in the MedTech industry 1:04:07

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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…