Dr. Sharon Lewin is the President of the International AIDS Society and the Director of the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Melbourne, Australia. As a physician and researcher, Sharon has studied HIV for over 25 years.

In this episode, I learn about the science, history, and treatment of HIV. Sharon provides insights into the future of HIV treatment and what finding a cure might look like. We also discuss innovation, the role of AI and bioengineering, and their potential impact on a global scale.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Episode Introduction

(01:19) What is HIV/AIDS?

(03:55) Progression of HIV

(06:22) Antiretroviral Therapy (ART)

(08:10) Medical Response in the 80s/90s

(11:38) Conspiracies

(12:28) Cont. Medical Response

(13:22) Stigma and Societal Responses

(17:56) Curing/Treating HIV

(25:09) New and Exciting Research

(29:49) HIV Treatment in 10 Years

(32:13) Public Health Initiatives for HIV

(34:29) Bioengineering, Computer Science, and AI

(38:49) Global Impact and Response

(41:25) Outro

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Stay informed with the latest in Healthcare News! In this episode, we explore the key developments of April 2024, touching on a range of topics but focusing on a new vaccine for skin cancer, the bird flu, MultiPlan (a secret health insurance middle man), and the Arizona abortion ban. To enhance your listening experience, we've added chapter markers and timestamps in the description below, making it easy for you to jump to the segments that catch your eye. Visit the show notes here. Let us know your thoughts!

Timestamps:

(00:00) Episode Introduction

(01:25) Vaccine for Skin Cancer

(03:48) Bird Flu

(07:07) MultiPlan

(09:38) Arizona Abortion Ban

(12:45) IVF, Abortion, and Maternal Health

(14:48) Surgery and Medical Procedures

(18:06) Mental Health

(19:48) Viruses and Bacteria

(22:20) Medicare/Medicaid

(23:23) Well-Being

(27:36) Drugs and Alcohol

(29:22) Climate and Environment

(31:08) Global Health

(34:04) Business

(34:24) Pharmaceuticals and Drug Stores

(35:58) Weight Loss Drugs

(37:42) Medical Devices, Biotech, and AI

(40:38) Health Insurance

(41:53) Politics

(43:30) Conclusion

(44:06) Outro

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Explore the mental health crisis in America. Understand the impact of social determinants like income, race, career, and gender on mental health, and learn how different communities are affected. We delve into treatment accessibility, costs, and evolving public perceptions. Discover commonly prescribed medications and address the ongoing drug overdose crisis. Additionally, we discuss the future of mental health care, the role of AI, and how the US compares to other countries.

Timestamps:

(00:00:00) The Mental Health Crisis

(00:03:52) Youth Mental Health

(00:08:28) Older Adults Mental Health

(00:15:13) Drug Abuse

(00:19:36) Why the Crisis?

(00:25:19) Outpatient Care and Therapy

(00:28:57) Inpatient Care

(00:31:30) Medications and Polypharmacy

(00:40:39) Public Perceptions of Mental Health

(00:42:49) Natural Treatments and Holistic Care

(00:48:28) Access and Cost Roadblocks

(00:55:25) Income vs. Mental Health

(00:57:01) Career vs. Mental Health

(00:59:40) Race vs. Mental Health

(01:05:11) Women vs. Mental Health

(01:07:42) Men vs. Mental Health

(01:12:03) LGBTQ+ vs. Mental Health

(01:14:08) Positive Changes so Far

(01:18:12) AI in Mental Health Care

(01:20:53) US vs. Other Countries

(01:23:54) Future of Mental Health Care

(01:26:39) Conclusion

(01:27:52) Outro

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