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Our first Chief ~Vibrational~ Officer on the show! Daniel Belquer is co-founder of Music: Not Impossible based in Philadelphia. A composer of 20 years, Daniel has brought to life a Vibrotextile™ wearable technology that translates sound onto the skin through vibration. Although not health tech, innovations in assistive technology like these haptic suits allow people to engage more fully in the healing experience of music, which is incredibly cool.This episode features exclusive, unreleased mu...

What things outside of our biology contribute to our health or illness? And how do commercial products and digital technology contribute?We speak with Edwin Kwong MPH- who has worked everywhere from the World Health Organisation, Burnet Institute, University of Melbourne, and Sandro Demaio Foundation- about everything from the role of the big bad private sector versus governments, how we leave behind 'digital exhaust', selling digital organs, and meeting DJs in Tempelhof ✈️🪩This episode's pla...

There are undoubtable benefits for humanity inherent in medical and biotechnologies, driven by the companies and passionate people leading them. BUT there have also been some pretty bad or downright nefarious practices that have come to light over the years. We explore five of the biggest scams and scandals that have emerged since the 80s, including companies like Theranos (blood pathology), Medtronic (bone grafting), Dow Corning (breast implants), Purdue Pharma (opioids), and Merck (Vioxx). ...

Do you know how music can be medicine? Join us as we chat to Nicc Johnson, CEO of Music Health, about crying tears of joy on the dancefloor, what a workout for your brain looks like, the role of a DJ and how to be a good one, unhealthy nightclub antics, what your music taste is based on, what makes ‘vibe’, hip replacement remixes, and the healing powers of music 💃 🕺We are also joined by ARIA award winning artist Alexander Gow (Perfect Moment, Oh Mercy), take us through some pivotal moments in...

James Sneddon is on a mission to make sexual health sexy (again?). You've probably wondered if there's a more comfortable or convenient way to get tested for STIs than by talking to your family GP, face to face, during business hours. And you're in luck! Hyphen Health group are tackling the stigma around health issues like STIs, HIV and steroid use by enabling people to test in their own time. This is the wonder of 'asynchronous medicine' (check out Stigma Health, PrEP Health, and Roidsafe).T...

Do you have a fear of needles? Ever wanted to be far, far away while you've had a medical procedure? Fear no more! CEO Dr Evelyn Chan and the team at Smileyscope have a solution. They're using VR to transform the patient experience- reducing anxiety, fear and pain as well.Join us as we chat about digital therapeutics, virtual reality neuromodulation, fish-assisted vasectomies, and why Austin is the new Silicon Valley.Today's playlist has been curated by Fatcop - check it out here.Theme: ✨~REA...