Clinical trials are the backbone of medical innovation. In order to receive funding, get FDA approval, and reach patients, accurate data is critical.  With so many barriers to completing data procedures, The Hawthorne Effect Inc. recognized the numerous pitfalls and has transformed clinical trials to be more efficient, and representative, and even brought follow-up care to the patient's home. With Jodi Akin's vision and determination, they began taking innovative, accessible, and inclusive clinical trials to patients, regardless of where they live or the complexity of the trial. (Encore)

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We couldn't finish our season without discussing Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos, Inc. Even if you aren't in the med tech industry, you probably watched the Netflix series, "The Dropout" or the HBO documentary, "The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley." The Before We Die team chimes in and adds their insider's perspective to this unfolding story. (Encore)

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The studies on the effects of mental health and technology are out and young people are more at risk than ever before. (Encore)

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A failure analysis meeting, where 30 top surgeons came together to discuss their biggest catastrophes, was the seed that built the Jacobs Institute for Medical Innovation in Buffalo, New York. The Jacobs Institute (JI) is a multi-disciplinary vascular center that fosters collisions among professionals of different disciplines in order to develop new ideas, technologies and systems. The building itself has won numerous architectural awards and was designed to force interactions among the various specialties. You want a fancy coffee? You're gonna have to mingle to get it. (Encore)

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Sandy brings up an Austrian health device from Breatheilo.com, that uses breath to analyze the menstrual cycle during the entire month and makes recommendations to boost one's daily health. This leads to personal revelations on the part of our panel and a discussion of raspberries. (Encore)

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If you or someone you know has had a stroke, the treatment received at the hospital was very likely developed by Dr. Nick Hopkins. He has defined neurological intervention and is redefining patient flow and even how hospitals should be built. Nick has pioneered several devices and procedures by thinking outside of the box and constantly exchanging ideas with doctors and experts from different disciplines. This was also the inspiration for The Jacobs Institute for vascular medicine which we will talk about in-depth in the next episode. In this episode, we’re talking with Dr. Hopkins about how stroke care has evolved, and the courageous, non-traditional path that he took to make it happen. (Encore)

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Many restaurants post the calories for each dish, but it doesn’t seem to change most people’s behavior. Norwegian scientists created an app to tell you how the calories you eat affect your life expectancy. Will that change your behavior? Answer from panel: electric shocks might be better. (Encore)

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Sam Mazin asked a question in a college lecture class that launched his life's work and his company, Reflexion Medical. Reflexion Medical uses Biology-Guided Radiotherapy or BGRT to provide radiation treatment in real time. Join us to understand what all of this means. The implications for late stage cancer patients are incredibly hopeful. (Encore)

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