Podcasts about body computing

In this insightful episode of Parallax, Dr Ankur Kalra is joined by Dr Leslie Saxon, a professor of medicine at Keck School of Medicine USC and executive director for the USC Center for Body Computing. Together, they explore the potential network data have in transforming healthcare delivery and patient survival. Beginning with the origin and aim of the USC Center for Body Computing, the episode dives into the benefits of a network of connected implantable devices to engage patients in their own care. Dr Saxon also shares her vision of overseeing "life care” as well as "sick care" by collecting data on the mind and body, providing insights into her work with professional athletes and the military to understand how the body functions as a system. The discussion later turns to the evolution of computing devices and how we are moving past the concept of "wearables" with AI-centric devices designed specifically for continuous health monitoring.

On this week’s episode of the Fluid Fan Podcast, Angela Ruggiero is joined by Dr. Leslie Saxon the Executive Director of the USC Center for Body Computing. Dr. Saxon is an esteemed medical professional who has an extensive background in cardiology. She has been on the frontlines throughout the COVID pandemic and is ready to share her insight on what it will take to get players, coaches, event staff, and fans safely back in the venue. Dr. Saxon has been a co-chair on two of our leadership boards and is an expert in human performance and the tactical athlete. She’ll share her knowledge of the cardiovascular health risks of COVID, as well as the safety protocols needed to get fans back in the stands. Listen to the full conversation and learn about the medical side of sports and athlete performance.

Patient care is evolving at lighting speeds. From the devices that serve them to the psychology of informed patients, to the ups and downs of online self-diagnoses, healthcare and medtech are changing the way we literally live. Eric Olson is the design director at Karten Design, an award-winning product design and innovation consultancy. Driven by deep market understanding and user empathy, Karten Design creates new products, processes, and cutting edge design, with multiple stakeholders in mind at ever turn. Doctors, federal regulations, technologists, functionality, style, cost, cultural pain points, and more, go into each and every projects. Meanwhile the firm's clients and partners range from the USC Center for Body Computing and the Alfred E. Mann Foundation, to Fortune 500 companies including Abbott, Nevro, CareFusion, Boston Scientific, Baxter, Medtronic, Procter & Gamble, and Samsung. On this episode, Eric discusses case studies, design processes, projects, dropping ego, toilet behavior, fatherhood, and more, including having worked for the same company since 1996.

Today's guest: Leslie Saxon, MD | Interventional Cardiologist; Founder and Executive Director of USC's Center for Body Computing Greg and Leslie talk about the ways that USC's Center for Body Computing - founded as the first real digital health lab in academic medicine back in 2007 - is transforming healthcare for patients without reducing it to a lowest common denominator. Important links: USC's Center for Body Computing: https://www.uscbodycomputing.org/home Dr. Saxon's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrLeslieSaxon Dr. Saxon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-saxon-56a5846/ 

PopHealth Podcast attended and spoke to some of the thought leaders at 2018’s USC’s Center for Body Computing Conference.  Exploring tech-connected healthcare from sports, military and private applications to data security and ownership, this conference is focused not on the questions of the present, but of the future.

Advancements in science and technology make it easier and more fulfilling to grow old. But Paul Irving, chairman of the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging, says if we are to realize the “longevity dividend,” society must play a bigger role in promoting healthy and purposeful aging. Paul is also the chairman of Encore.org and distinguished scholar in residence at the USC Davis School of Gerontology. He says while medical breakthroughs make it possible to extend lifespans, older people face huge challenges as they embrace longer lives. In a return visit to the podcast, Paul tells Peter Bowes aging should be part of the curriculum for younger people and explains why he believes "intergenerational connection" should be a policy priority for institutions across society and for each one of us individually.In this episode we discover:Why societal support matters for our aging communities.When it is good to have an ‘older person in the room.'How integrating the generations helps promote healthy aging and wiser younger peopleHow Encore.org promotes second acts for the greater good. Why older people are our only growing natural resourceHow social norms should be challenged to benefit young people alongside older adults. Why during these “extraordinary times” there has never been a more important time to "connect generations." Why focussing on people is as important as developing new technology.How we could all benefit from more “meaning and purpose.The possible benefis of moving away from “age segregated” retirement communities.Why educational establishments should embrace young and old students alike.Listen to Paul’s previous LLAMA podcast conversation: Episode 10: Promoting purposeful aging & fighting for older peopleThis is the latest in a series of interviews recorded at the USC Body Computing Conference. Find out more about the event hereand the USC Center for Body Computing here. Listen to event host Dr. Leslie Saxon’s LLAMA interview with Peter Bowes: Episode 13: Wearable and implanted technology to promote longevity

Money worries in old age are an everyday concern for a huge number of senior citizens around the world. In the United States, one in seven live in poverty. It is an unacceptable number and Dr. Paulo Narciso, Vice President of Impact Areas for the AARP Foundation, is determined to reduce it. He and his colleagues are using financial technology to help vulnerable older adults save for unexpected expenses, and Voice Enabled AI to detect social isolation and improve social connectedness. Dr. Narciso previously founded CloudHealth Asia and, as a serial entrepreneur, he has led several startup ventures. In this LLAMA podcast interview with Peter Bowes, Dr. Narciso explains how even the poorest people in society can save for their old age; why unforeseen circumstances sometimes “spiral out of control,” and how Silicon Valley innovations could provide the best answers. This is the third in a series of interviews recorded at the USC Body Computing Conference. Find out more about the event here and the USC Center for Body Computing here.In this interview we learn about:The principles of innovation that are being applied by the AARP Foundation to tackle poverty amongst older people.The four pillars of senior citizen povertyIncome security - enough money to cover expenses.Housing security - making sure we can “age in place” if desired. Food security - having access to the right foodsSocial isolation - increasing social connections and support as we ageHow digital technology and the principles of behavioral economics are being used to help people save, with an app. Living the lives that we want, with a "saving mindset.'Why human nature means many people will give money to others while neglecting their own needs."“"We see that in churches - people will tie 10 percent of their income despite the fact they don't have anything for themselves. They always are willing to give back. We just have to take that mindset and have them pay themselves as well.”Why some cultures, outside the U.S., put more emphasis on caring for older adults.How Dr. Narciso says his eyes have been opened to the plight of older people since joining the AARP Foundation.The resilience of people and Dr. Narciso’s "defining moment" working on a refugee camp during the exodus from Vietnam. Why, as a businessman, Dr. Narciso’s measure of success is based on jobs created rather than profit. Dr. Narciso is also an accomplished athlete and a veteran Iron Man competitor. Why he says the sport is “life changing” and how it mirrors his business life, when “life is not always fun and games."“What I've learned from Iron Man is, it might look hard now but just keep moving and the next mile might be a little bit better."At the 2017 USC Body Computing conference LLAMA host Peter Bowes moderated a session focussing on better outcomes for older people through the use of digital technology. Watch the video here.Related LLAMA podcast interviews: Lisa Marsh Ryerson (Ep.35) - President, AARP Foundation, Dan Trigub (Ep. 34) - Lyft. The ride sharing company teamed up with the Center for Body Computing and the AARP Foundation to pilot a program to connect senior citizens with affordable transportation.

Maureen Feldman runs the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s (MPTF) Social Isolation Impact Project. The program brings together volunteers and entertainment veterans who are in need of some company. It may come as a surprise, but even in Hollywood, loneliness is at chronic levels amongst older adults. The project is working to unite isolated senior citizens with younger, like-minded professionals through its Daily Call Sheet. The service helps older film industry members make new friends. In this LLAMA podcast interview with Peter Bowes, Maureen explains why most of us are ignoring a vital pillar of healthy aging; how we should focus on social connections early in life, to avoid loneliness in old age; and what the MPTF is doing to make sure the oldest members of society are never without friends. This is the third in a series of interviews recorded at the USC Body Computing Conference. Find out more about the event here and the USC Center for Body Computing here.In this interview discover:Why people in high pressure, demanding jobs, such as in the entertainment industry, often find themselves lonely and isolated in old age. Why looking after ourselves physically, sleeping enough and preparing financially for our retirement, is not enough. ”People are not necessarily prepared for aging when it comes to social connections.”How older people can suddenly feel isolated in the home they have lived in for decades. How growing to a great age and outliving our friends is a recipe for acute loneliness. "I have reached out and I look at everyone I meet as an opportunity for a social connection...it’s it's not that hard you just have to be present and available.”Why intergenerational programs are so valuable to reduce social isolation.It is never too late to make new friends. How the MPTF’s Daily Call Sheet is helping the aging Hollywood community find new meaning in their lives. How volunteers are teaching older adults to use mobile technology to help them integrate with the outside world. "This is a very high touch, low cost way to reach a lot of people and add some joy and create some quality at the end of someone's time.”The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast hacks the aging process. Peter Bowes interviews world-renowned scientists, future thinkers and biohackers, all of whom have a common goal of figuring out how we can live longer and healthier. We also talk to inspiring individuals who have already mastered the aging process. The LLAMA philosophy is that there is much can do to extend our natural health span or the length of time when we enjoy optimal health. We talk a lot about food, fasting, fitness, the brain and good fortune.If you enjoyed this episode please rate and review us here. As ever, thank you for listening.

Dr. Scott Kaiser is a practicing geriatrician at the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF), a charitable organization that provides services, support, and assistance to the Hollywood community. As the MPTF’s Chief Innovation Officer, Dr. Kaiser is committed to creating communities that support peoples' ability to live and age well, with dignity and purpose. A passionate advocate for the growing population of older adults, Dr. Kaiser bemoans what he calls “rampant agism within the medical community,” and the “institutional bias” he says he has encountered doing his job. In this LLAMA podcast interview with Peter Bowes, Dr. Kaiser explains his unique role, working with members of the entertainment community, and why he is privileged to hear “the best stories" from his patients. This is the third in a series of interviews recorded at the USC Body Computing Conference. Find out more about the event here and the USC Center for Body Computing here.The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast hacks the aging process. Peter Bowes interviews world-renowned scientists, future thinkers and biohackers, all of whom have a common goal of figuring out how we can live longer and healthier. We also talk to inspiring individuals who have already mastered the aging process. The LLAMA philosophy is that there is much can do to extend our natural health span or the length of time when we enjoy optimal health. We talk a lot about food, fasting, fitness, the brain and good fortune.

Sean Vassilaros is the Chief Operating Officer with THREAD, a virtual research platform that helps researchers gather data for clinical research. The company has developed the concept of a virtual visit. It enables researchers to connect with patients and volunteers via a video chat instead of requiring them to attend on-site clinic visits. The idea is that it saves time and money over conventional ways to carry out research, but still produces reliable and secure data. In this LLAMA podcast interview, Sean explains how the platform works and his “lofty” goal of helping researchers provide answers for "every biological question."NOTES AND QUOTESConnect with Sean and THREAD: Website | Twitter | email "One of the things that we firmly believe is that we have the ability, we as humans, have the ability to answer every human biological question at some point."In this interview we discover: Why Sean believes the time is right to answer every biological question. Is it possible to use computers to diagnose every health condition? How reliable is patient entered data?How are clinical trial volunteers encouraged to remain engaged in the study? How THREAD technology was used in a study led by the USC Center for Body Computing to measure what personal traits determine whether a Marine makes it through the grueling Marine Corps Basic Reconnaissance Course. Read more. "Our goal is to make sure that as researchers you have at your finger tips, at your disposal, more information than you’ve ever had so that you can make better claims than conclusions.” This interview was recorded with our friends at the USC Body Computing Conference. Find out more about the event here and the USC Center for Body Computing here.The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast hacks the aging process. Peter Bowes interviews world-renowned scientists, future thinkers and biohackers, all of whom have a common goal of figuring out how we can live longer and healthier. We also talk to inspiring individuals who have already mastered the aging process. The LLAMA philosophy is that there is much can do to extend our natural health span or the length of time when we enjoy optimal health. We talk a lot about food, fasting, fitness, the brain and good fortune.

Amy Morin is a psychotherapist and the author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do. She has a unique perspective on the struggles and life-stopping events that can derail even those of us who are committed to living the best life possible. Her mother passed away from a brain aneurysm when Amy was 23. Three years on her 26-year-old husband died of a heart attack and a few years later, her father-in-law lost his battle with cancer. It was a personal journey that saw Amy write a letter to herself, entitled 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do. It went viral and led to Amy writing a book, with the same title. Five years later she is still writing and talking about what makes people mentally strong. In this interview with Peter Bowes, recorded at the annual USC Body Computing Conference in Los Angeles, Amy explains why her observations about mental strength are relevant to the aging process; why we should not look back or worry about what others think as we grow older - and why we should set limits on our daily consumption of news to avoid being consumed by media overload. This is the first in a series of interviews recorded at the USC Body Computing Conference. Find out more about the event here and the USC Center for Body Computing here. The Live Long and Master Aging (LLAMA) podcast hacks the aging process. Peter Bowes interviews world-renowned scientists, future thinkers and biohackers, all of whom have a common goal of figuring out how we can live longer and healthier. We also talk to inspiring individuals who have already mastered the aging process. The LLAMA philosophy is that there is much can do to extend our natural health span or the length of time when we enjoy optimal health. We talk a lot about food, fasting, fitness, the brain and good fortune.

Older adults often miss medical appointments because they are unable to get the hospital or doctor's office. A lack of transportation has been shown to be a major factor. The inability to get around also leads to social isolation and loneliness and could contribute to the failing health of many senior citizens. In the age of on-demand car services, younger generations take for granted the ability to hail a relatively cheap ride, but older people are less likely to embrace the technology that makes it possible. This may be about to change, with an inspiring collaboration between several organizations with an interest in helping older people get around. The ride sharing company Lyft has teamed up with the University of Southern California (USC) Center for Body Computing and the AARP Foundation to pilot a program to connect senior citizens with transportation. With a $1 million grant from the insurance company UnitedHealth, the aim is to study how the health of older populations can be improved by helping them become more mobile. Lyft's Dan Trigub (@datrigub) works on projects to develop the company's healthcare partnerships. In this in-depth interview he explains how the pilot scheme will work; why he views Lyft as more than just a service to take millennials to bars; how driverless cars could help older people with physical challenges; and why he believes his 3-year old son will never know what it means to have a driving license. More information Pilot project announcement at USC Body Computing Conference

Listen Now A 2012 National Academy of Sciences (Institute of Medicine) study titled, "Best Care and Lower Cost," found about one quarter of all medical spending is wasted, much of this excessive spending going to pay for treatments that are of unknown effectiveness.   With medical spending now accounting  for one-sixth of the nation's GDP, or over $3 trillion annually, how do we limit spending to treatments that are proven effective or are of high value.  How do we increase the use of evidence-based medicine.  While this issue or problem has been, or is being, addressed by several federal health care agencies including the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the the ACA-created Patient Centered Outcomes and Research Institute (PCORI), progress has been frustratingly slow.   (For example, a day prior to this interview a Health Affairs blog post discussed the persistent use, despite clinical evidence to the contrary, of pre-cataract surgery blood analysis and EKG testing.)      During this 23-minute conversation Dr. Feinman discusses how his background as a hospitalist led to his co-founding Doctor Evidence, what explains the variation in the use of evidence based medicine, how Doctor Evidence is working to improve the timely collection, dissemination and use of evidence-based medicine, how his work is related to the Cochrane Collaborative, and how work by Doctor Evidence can influence quality measurement and drive or improve health care value, or patient outcomes achieved relative to spending. Dr. Todd Feinman is the Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of Doctor Evidence where he works to create evidence technologies that will lead to improved care, better health care outcomes, greater patient satisfaction and reduced spending growth.  Among other partnerships, Doctor Evidence works with the USC Center of Body Computing and with several medical associations and pharmaceutical companies.  Dr. Feinman began his career as a hospitalist, developing the first such programs in Southern California.   He is a board certified internist.   Dr. Feinman earned his medical degree at UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine and did his residency work at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and at Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena. For information on the firm Doctor Evidence go to: http://drevidence.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehealthcarepolicypodcast.com

Implanted devices that monitor the internal functioning of our bodies, in minute detail, could soon be part of our daily lives. Many of us already take for granted the wearable gadgets and apps we use to keep track of exercise and food intake. Technological advances in the field of body computing are moving quickly and are about to revolutionize the way we manage aging and everyday wellbeing. Dr. Leslie Saxon is a professor of clinical medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC). She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death. The founder and executive director of USC’s Center for Body Computing and the newly formed USC Virtual Care Clinic, Dr. Saxon is a global authority on the development of wearable and implanted technology. In this in-depth interview, she discusses the potential for body computing to enhance our lives and longevity.

The first principle of digital health is to have access to your own data. But what about other people being able to access your data and private information?Technology has helped us evolve as a society, especially within the health and medical field. However, technology has also evolved to where everything is accessible by the click of a mouse.Many doctors' offices and hospitals are now posting your blood tests, MRIs and other tests online to make it easier for you to gather your health information.You live in a digitally connected society where more than 2 billion people are using the Internet. When this many people are using online databases, the issue of privacy is a huge concern.Are people more willing to transfer information online?You might be wary of having your files online, but practitioners are trying to engage patients by asking them to share their own health story online, which is making it an easier transition.You may think there are several pros to having everything online, but you might also see many cons. When it comes to your health records, are your records really private?Founder of the Center for Body Computing, chief cardiologist at USC's Keck School of Medicine, Dr. Leslie Saxon, joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss the transformation of your health records moving online and any privacy concerns associated with the movement.

The first principle of digital health is to have access to your own data. But what about other people being able to access your data and private information?Technology has helped us evolve as a society, especially within the health and medical field. However, technology has also evolved to where everything is accessible by the click of a mouse.Many doctors' offices and hospitals are now posting your blood tests, MRIs and other tests online to make it easier for you to gather your health information.You live in a digitally connected society where more than 2 billion people are using the Internet. When this many people are using online databases, the issue of privacy is a huge concern.Are people more willing to transfer information online?You might be wary of having your files online, but practitioners are trying to engage patients by asking them to share their own health story online, which is making it an easier transition.You may think there are several pros to having everything online, but you might also see many cons. When it comes to your health records, are your records really private?Founder of the Center for Body Computing, chief cardiologist at USC's Keck School of Medicine, Dr. Leslie Saxon, joins Melanie Cole, MS, to discuss the transformation of your health records moving online and any privacy concerns associated with the movement.

The latest innovations in medicine seem like the stuff of science fiction: edible pills that can sense, monitor, and report on vital signs from within the body; a stick-on heart monitor that communicates wirelessly with patient and doctor; robotic surgical tools that reduce or eliminate invasive procedures. Medical advances past — from the discovery of antibiotics to the development of organ transplant procedures — certainly transformed the practice of medicine, but today’s technologies could revolutionize care, taking it out of hospitals and doctors’ offices. How will new technologies change the way we manage, receive and conceptualize healthcare, and are doctors ready for the change? Zócalo invited a panel including moderator Sarah Varney, Proteus Biomedical’s Greg Moon, USC bioethicist Michael Shapiro, and Leslie Saxon of the USC Center for Body Computing to explore the vanguard of medical technology, and how it will transform our health. This event was made possible by a generous grant from the California HealthCare Foundation.