Doctors Take the Mic

Women and Heart Disease

Jul 30, 2024

Heart disease in women was discussed as distinct from men's heart disease. It was highlighted that heart disease ranks as the leading cause of death for both genders, with an increasing prevalence among women over the past decade, exacerbated by the effects of COVID-19. The discussion pointed out that...

Hybrid Surgical Catheter Ablation

Jul 25, 2024

Dr. Gloria Wu interviewed Dr. Paul Wang from Stanford University School of Medicine regarding hybrid surgical catheter ablation for treating atrial fibrillation. This innovative approach involves collaboration between cardiac surgeons and electrophysiologists. By combining surgical intervention outside the...

Gender Pay Inequity

Jul 23, 2024

Dr. Wu recently attended the American Medical Association meeting in Chicago, representing the women physician section on the governing council. A significant topic of discussion was women's pay inequity. A 2018 JAMA Cardiology study by R.U Shah revealed a $2.5 million lifetime pay gap between male and female...

Women in Male Dominated Fields

Jul 18, 2024

Today, we discuss the challenges women face in male-dominated fields, focusing on women pay equity and the need for mentors. Carolyn Conklin, a manager on a catastrophe team for insurance companies, shared her experiences of proving herself in a male-dominated environment. She emphasized the importance of hard work,...

Ambient Neural Language Model

Jul 16, 2024

Today, we're discussing large language models and ambient natural language models in healthcare. Ambient natural language models, like those developed by Augmedix Inc., transcribe doctors' spoken words into electronic health records in real-time, enhancing accuracy and reducing physician burnout. This technology...