The MedTech Hub

Dec 18 2023
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Have you ever wondered how the machines in the hospital work? The doctors don't have time to explain them to you? Then you've come to the right place!
 
The MedTech Hub is a podcast that explains medical technologies and new innovations in healthcare. I am a medical physicist and your host - Daniela Prinz.

(Disclaimer: This podcast does not give medical advice, I am not a doctor, please always consult with your physician!)

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#16 How do we detect Breast Cancer?

Dec 18 2023 8 mins  
Breast Cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. What causes this cancer? How do we detect it and how is it treated? Listen to this episode to find out!

#15 How does awake brain surgery work?

Dec 11 2023 7 mins  
Why is awake brain surgery done? How does it work? And does the patient really not feel any pain? To find out listen to this episode!

#14 What types of microscopes exist? How do they work?

Dec 04 2023 6 mins  
There are multiple different types of microscopes that rely on different physical principles to make even the smallest things in our world visible. To find out how they work, listen to this episode!

#13 Who is Elizabeth Holmes?

Nov 27 2023 5 mins  
Elisabeth Holmes is the biggest fraud in MedTech history! Her company theranos was once worth 9 billion dollars! To find out what she tried to do and why this is impossible listen to this episode!

#12 Sleep tracking of the Apple Watch; What are Sleep Stages?

Nov 20 2023 8 mins  
How does sleep tracking work? What types of Sleep Stages are there? Is there a perfect nap time? Listen to this episode to find out!

#11 Blood Donations. What can you donate?

Nov 13 2023 10 mins  
Why are blood donations important. Who can receive blood from which blood types; what are blood types? Which parts of my blood can be donated? All of this will be talked about in this episode.

#10 Why is Artificial Intelligence a problem in MedTech?

Nov 06 2023 6 mins  
You probably know ChatGPT. How ChatGPT works, how AI in MedTech is different from ChatGPT and why AI is difficult to implement in MedTech will be clear after this episode! Also this is my 10th episode! Thank you so much for your support so far! Please rate and share this podcast and tell your friends and family about it!

#9 How do hearing aids work? Is your hearing fine?

Oct 30 2023 8 mins  
How does our ear work? What can be damaged and how do hearing aids fix this? Is your hearing fine? To find out listen to this episode!

#8 How many genders are there?

Oct 23 2023 13 mins  
XX and XY are the only chromosomal combinations that exist therefore only two genders exist? Wrong! There are actually other possible combinations such as XXX, XXY or XYY. How this happens and what that means for this person will be explained in this episode.

#7 What is a PET scan?

Oct 16 2023 6 mins  
What is a PET scan and how does it work?