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In this episode of Health Unchained, we welcome Alexandre Lebrun, co-founder and CEO of Nabla, a French health tech startup. Alexandre discusses his professional journey and how he became enamored with the idea of training machines to communicate with humans. He also delves into how Nabla utilizes AI-powered patient engagement tools to assist healthcare providers. Additionally, Alexandre offers his insights on telehealth, AI, and blockchain, as well as the regulatory compliance challenges related to machine learning in healthcare. He also shares information about the investors supporting Nabla and their dedication to open-source development. Lastly, he encourages all to consider joining the healthcare industry and making a positive impact.
Announcements

Health Unchained is a media partner for the Blockchain in Healthcare Today Conference in New Orleans in September 2023 Blockchain in healthcare Today in New Orleans, LA September 2023 - https://conv2xsymposium.com/

Attending Desci London event Jan 15-16 - https://www.desci.london/ - in-person hackathon on Jan 13 and 14 https://desci-london.devfolio.co/



Links and Resources

Alexandre Lebrun's LinkedIn


Alexandre Lebrun's Twitter


Nabla's Website


Topics Covered Include:
00:00:00 Exploring Blockchain in Healthcare: An Interview with Alexandre Lebrun of Nabla
00:02:28 Introducing Alexandre Lebrun, Co-Founder and CEO of Nabla Health Tech Startup
00:04:48 GPT-3 and its Impact on Natural Language Processing
00:06:04 Examining Healthcare Solutions through Telehealth and Chat
00:11:47 AI-Based Medical Assistance to Reduce Documentation Burden for Physicians
00:15:09 Blockchain Technology: Not Quite Ready, but Progressing
00:16:33 Open-Sourcing for Healthcare Transparency: Preparing for the Future
00:19:40 Regulatory Challenges for Startups in Europe
00:21:21 Deciding Between French and International Markets for Healthcare Startups
00:22:29 Challenges in Obtaining Machine Learning Certification
00:24:43 Engineers Striving for "Good Enough" Solutions
00:26:13 Balancing Regulatory Compliance and Technological Innovation
00:31:07 Medical Assistance API to be Deployed on a Larger Scale
00:32:19 Health Unchained News Corner
00:35:51 The Rewards of Healthcare: A Call to Action

Book mentioned: Memoirs of Hadrian by Marguerite Yourcenar
News Corner
The FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have issued a warning to healthcare IT leaders about the growing threat of Cuba ransomware. The number of U.S. entities targeted by this ransomware has doubled since December 2021 and the tactics used by attackers have become more sophisticated. The advisory notes that Cuba ransomware actors are gaining access to healthcare and other critical infrastructure systems through known software vulnerabilities, phishing campaigns, compromised credentials, and remote desktop protocol tools. Furthermore, these actors are using "double extortion" techniques in which they encrypt victim data, demand a ransom payment to decrypt it, and threaten to publicly release the data if the ransom is not paid.
https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/alerts/aa22-335a
https://healthtechmagazine.net/article/2022/12/cisa-warns-healthcare-organizations-cuba-ransomware-threat
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In this episode, Michael Fischer, the founder of DB DAO, discusses the role of databases in Web3 and how they can be used improve scientific research and tokenize scientific articles.
Fischer also shares his own experience with medical conditions and his thoughts on the healthcare industry. Fischer has a PhD in computer science from Stanford University, where he studied natural language processing and AI.. He is co-author of the book "Regulating AI" and leads the DeSci NYC community.

Announcements

Health Unchained is a media partner for the Blockchain in Healthcare Today Conference in New Orleans in September 2023 Blockchain in healthcare Today in New Orleans, LA September 2023 - https://conv2xsymposium.com/

Attending Desci London event Jan 15-16 - https://www.desci.london/ - in-person hackathon on Jan 13 and 14 https://desci-london.devfolio.co/



Links and Resources

Dr. Michael Fischer

DB DAO Twitter

DB DAO Wiki

The Sovereign Individual

Radical Markets

Regulating AI

Ep. 105: Community Empowered Health and Reputation


Topics Covered Include:
00:00:00 - Exploring Blockchain Technology: A Stanford Graduate's Journey
00:00:38 - Introduction to Health Unchained Episode 109 with Michael Fischer
00:06:14 - Alternative Peer Review System Using Tokens
00:08:46 - Building A Community Around DeSci
00:13:43 - Building An Open Database Team For Data Preservation
00:19:40 - Exploring Decentralized Database Governance And Data Ecosystems
00:20:26 - Creating A Mission For A Database: Aligning People Towards A Common Goal
00:21:48 - Creating A Governance Structure For Data Collection And Rejection
00:26:06 - Exploring Corporate Governance Structures In Multi-sig Protocols
00:32:51 - Interoperability Of Web Three With Web Two Applications For User Benefits
00:35:39 - Scouts Earn Rewards For Contributing Data To Database
00:38:53 - The Benefits And Risks Of AI-powered Content Curation
00:42:07 - Data Generation And Web Three Tooling
00:48:01 - Using Zero Knowledge Technology To Create A Web Three Database For Data Science Queries
00:49:35 - Reducing Reliance With ZK And DLT Protocols
00:50:38 - Health Unchained News Corner
00:51:46 - GPT-3: AI-enabled Chat Applications Reaching New Heights
00:54:54 - Effects Of Injury And Medical Conditions On Health Care Industry
00:58:49 - Structuring Data To Improve Patient Communities

News Corner

Google Research and DeepMind have created MedPaLM, an open-source large language model that can answer medical questions. It combines HealthSearchQA, a new dataset of medical questions, with six existing datasets covering professional medical exams, research, and consumer queries. The model was developed on PaLM (Pathways Learning Model), a 540 billion parameter large language model, and is intended for use by both medical professionals and non-professionals. The developers of MedPaLM are considering using blockchain technology to secure the data input and generated by the model. They hope that the tool will be successfully used in practice with real patients.

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Joshua Bate and Jelani Clarke, PhD, leaders of the DeSci World Project, discuss decentralized science initiatives and their potential to revolutionize the way science works.
Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be used as a source of legal, financial, or medical advice.
Announcements

Health Unchained is a media partner for the Blockchain in Healthcare Today Conference in New Orleans in September 2023.Blockchain in healthcare Today in New Orleans, LA September 2023 - https://conv2xsymposium.com/

Desci London event Jan 15-16 - https://www.desci.london/ - in-person hackathon on Jan 13 and 14 https://desci-london.devfolio.co/



Links and Resources
DeSci Website
Joshua Bate's LinkedIn
Jelani Clarke PhD LinkedIn

Topics Covered Include:
00:00:00 Exploring Blockchain in Health and Life Sciences
00:02:44 Introducing Joshua & Jelani: Growing DeSci in the Blockchain Space
00:04:57 Exploring the Potential of Blockchain for Social Good: A Journey with Decentralized Finance
00:08:36 DeSci World Helps Newcomers Navigate the Crypto Space
00:10:48 Sacrificial Lambs: The Case of Julian Assange
00:15:27 Web 2.0 and Web 3.0: The Rise of the Hybrid Web
00:25:25 More Scientists Needed to Reduce Volatility in DeSci Space
00:32:36 Calibrations Necessary to Account for External Forces in Machine Learning
00:33:38 Exploring Web3 Primitives with Design Nodes: A Scientific Perspective
00:41:50 Exploring the Pros and Cons of the DeSci World Ecosystem Project's Move Towards Becoming a DAO
00:49:47 Scientists and Regular Individuals Reap Benefits from DeSci
00:55:02 DeSci World Becomes a Nexus of Community
00:57:08 HU News Corner – Discussing ChatGPT
01:02:57 Transitioning to Calisthenics: A Daily Routine

News Corner
This is an update on the use of OpenAI's chat GPT technology, which is a deep learning tool that produces human-like text based on a given prompt. The technology has been well-received, attracting over a million users within five days of its release. It has a wide range of capabilities, including the ability to write software code and formulate responses to prompts. In the healthcare industry, chat GPT can potentially be used to streamline communications and train personnel, as well as to retrieve information about drugs, symptoms, and clinical trials when integrated with layers of medical validation. Currently, there is no component of blockchain being used in chat GPT, but the technology has the potential to change society's expectations and may be improved and used in new applications in the future. The fact that it was made available to the public for free is a step towards fair distribution of technology. The host of the show invites listeners to share their experiences with chat GPT and ideas for its use in the Health Unchained Telegram channel.

Health Unchained Links
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Telegram: t.me/healthunchained
Twitter: twitter.com/Healthunchaind
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In today's episode, host Ray Dogum sits down with guests Dan Fritz and Marco Cuomo. Marco is an Applied Technology Innovation Manager with a passion for exploring and implementing new technologies such as blockchain and API Management. Dan is a Supply Chain Domain Architect at Novartis, where he is responsible for the architecture vision and selection of emerging technologies that will transform the business.
Tune in to hear the trio discuss how blockchain will transform healthcare by driving patient safety, reliable product traceability, and aiding the fight against counterfeiting.
In the News Corner, Ray shares why crypto companies sponsoring major sporting events is not a good enough reason for investors to trust them. 

Topics Covered Include:
01:00 Introduction
03:16 PharmaLedger Leaders Discuss The Transition From PharmaLedger Consortium to PharmaLedger Association
08:21 Partners Unite To Accelerate Medical Innovation In Health Care
10:07 Industry Consortium Kicks Off Project After Two Years Of Planning
11:34 Creating a Digital Trust Ecosystem In the Healthcare Industry
13:35 Blockchain Technology Enables Win-win Solutions For Partners In Digital Trust Ecosystems
14:55 Building An Infrastructure For The Healthcare Industry: A Step Towards A Unified Blockchain Network
17:56 Testing The Flexibility Of Electronic Product Information: Switching From Ethereum To Hyperledger
22:05 Pandemic Accelerates Digital Transformation With Self Sovereign Identity Solutions
25:25 Clinical Trial Investigators Streamline Supply Chain Process For Business Benefits
27:39 Blockchain Revolutionizes Pharmaceutical Supply Chain To Combat Counterfeiting
29:59 Creating Value For Members And Users: Experiences From Test Pilots And User Research through electronic product information
34:34 Technology Ready For Implementation In Healthcare, But Regulatory Checks Remain
38:10 Ensuring Privacy: Is Your Medical Data Safe?
39:33 Four Nodes Required For Go Quorum Consensus Protocol
40:56 Pharma Companies Establish Trust Through Hybrid Blockchain Network
42:20 Blockchain Technology To Increase Transparency In Pharmaceutical Companies
43:39 PharmaLedger Association In Switzerland Adopts Traditional Structure, Forgoes Cryptocurrency and Tokens
47:44 Health Unchained News Corner
51:09 What to expect from the future of AI
53:20 Parting thoughts
Links and Resources
Pharmaledger.eu
Pharmaledger Association
Novartis.com
Dan's LinkedIn
Marco's LinkedIn
News Corner
Crypto.com, Algorand, Budverse, and other crypto companies are sponsoring the World Cup 2022. Be weary of crypto companies sponsoring popular sporting events and stadiums. As an example, FTX’s sponsorship with the Miami arena (among many other sponsorships) initially brought credibility to the now-fallen exchange. Let’s not take these other crypto sponsorships as validation that they are trustworthy, safe, or sustainable. Maybe they are, but as many in the industry will tell you, not your keys, not your coins. If you have any crypto on centralized exchanges, just be careful and consider moving to a hardware wallet.
https://en.cryptonomist.ch/2022/11/20/fifa-world-cup-official-sponsors-crypto-com/
https://usa.visa.com/about-visa/sponsorships-promotions/fifa-world-cup-partnerships/masters-of-movement.html
https://www.coindesk.com/layer2/2022/11/16/world-cup-2022-web3-guide/
Health Unchained Links
Website: https://healthunchained.org
Telegram: t.me/healthunchained
Twitter: twitter.com/Healthunchaind
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IT advancement and data analytics have long been a struggle in healthcare – many have tried to drive technological advancement in the space, but very little has changed. So are NFTs, DAOs, and Web3 the answer we’ve all been waiting for? 
In today's episode, Ray Dogum talks to Shina Yamamoto, PhD, a serial entrepreneur, clinical research innovation professor, and founder of Link and Innovation, Inc. which focuses on helping entrepreneurs reach their potential. We discuss DAOs for business incubation, the future of decentralized clinical trials, and the state of Japan's Web3 ecosystem.

Topics Covered Include:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Getting to know Shinya Yamamoto
02:50 Shinya's journey to becoming a leader in the innovation space
04:02 What Shinya's company Link & Innovation, Inc is all about
05:51 The idea behind the DICT business incubator
07:46 Difference between Japanese and global entrepreneurs
08:18 Shinya's business leadership experience
09:25 DAO and Web3 in healthcare
12:25 Why identity is a huge thing in Web3
13:45 Why are DAOs so important for the future of business?
15:30 DAO management best practices
16:35 The biggest barriers to blockchain adoption in healthcare
17:37 Why more people need to be educated on NFTs and Blockchain
19:30 Why Shinya believes tokenomics is the future 
20:23 The Singularity is near: Will we achieve mind uploading by 2045?
22:18 Parting thoughts 

News Corner
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/11/09/the-collapse-of-the-ftx-empire/
On November 8, FTX halted it’s non-fiat customer withdrawals, which obviously sent its customers into a panic. After the $8B shortfall in it’s accounting, FTX was forced to file for bankruptcy. 
Links and Resources
Shinya's LinkedIn
Dictportal.com
DICT CUBE YouTube Channel
Health Unchained Links
Website: https://healthunchained.org
Telegram: t.me/healthunchained
Twitter: twitter.com/Healthunchaind
Supercast: https://healthunchained.supercast.com/
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Ray Dogum is joined by Mike Sinn and Mike Elias. Mike Sinn is a Software Engineer at CureDAO, a collaborative framework for precision health of the future. CureDAO is creating an open-source platform to determine the effects of millions of factors on human health. Mike Elias, on the other hand, is the founder of Ideamarket, a platform that builds credibility infrastructure without relying on legacy media or academia.
The Mikes come together to talk about decentralized science, credibility on the internet, and how we can ensure the future of science is led by people who actually know what they’re doing.  

Topics Covered Include:
00:00 Introduction
03:45 Getting to know Mike Sinn
06:50 Who is Mike Elias and how Ideamarket works?
08:36 The future of healthcare data 
10:47 Getting the most out of medical data
12:08 Reasons healthcare data is unique and difficult to capture 
14:27 Data ownership and privacy in a Web3 world
17:33 Advancing medical research by aggregating pieces of information
19:24 CureDAO’s source of data and information
20:36 Differentiating medical facts from opinions on CureDAO
23:31 Trust and credibility in web-based health information
25:30 Why people have a genuine interest in uncovering truths
29:42 The Wisdom of Crowds
34:10 Tokenomics and monetization on Ideamarket’s platform 
38:57 Understanding CureDAO’s token economy  
43:42 Company cultures at CureDAO and Ideamarket
47:24 How to get in touch with Mike Sinn and Mike Elias
48:50 Fun closing questions 
54:10 Parting thoughts 

News Corner
https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/briefs/mass-shootings-united-states-population-health-policy-levers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mass_shootings_in_the_United_States_in_2022
https://apnews.com/article/health-dallas-shootings-588b62b3e2420075247482b2e31c1b14
According to a Wikipedia list, as of October 25, 2022, there have been 582 mass shootings, with 604 individuals killed (including the shooters). A total of 2380 people have been wounded (including the shooters). This year has been a record year for mass shootings in America and it does not seem to be getting any better. Although many attribute shooter motive to serious mental illness, studies have shown personal issues such as a combination of acute life stressors, anger, and nihilism contribute to a shooter’s motive. Gun policies and the criminal justice system, in general, are also factors that play a part in the probability of mass shootings. 
Although this news corner doesn’t have anything to do with blockchain technology, it has everything to do with social stability, security, and human nature. It’s unlikely that we’ll ever end all violence in our world, but we should be addressing and studying some of the root causes of violence by educating children about the importance of community safety, gun safety, and human morality. Open Public policy and local education regarding gun control can be tools to help mitigate future tragedies and increase trust in our communities. 
Links and Resources

Mike Elias on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harmonylion/


Mike Sinn on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesinn/


CureDAO.org - https://www.curedao.org/


Ideamarket.io - https://ideamarket.io/



The Story of My Experiments with Truth by M. K. Gandhi


The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins


The Wisdom of Crowds by Joe Abercrombie


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