August 1, 2024

Men and Women and Heart Disease

Women undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), also known as coronary angioplasty with stenting, tend to have less complex coronary lesions than men but face higher risks […]
July 30, 2024

Women and Heart Disease

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 […]
July 25, 2024

Hybrid Surgical Catheter Ablation

 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 […]
July 23, 2024

Gender Pay Inequity

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 […]
July 18, 2024

Women in Male Dominated Fields

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 […]
July 16, 2024

Ambient Neural Language Model

 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 […]
July 11, 2024

Chatbots and Data

Dr. Gloria Wu disscusses AI-mediated chatbots, referencing a New York Times article from April 8, 2024. The article, authored by Cade Metz, Cecilia Kang, Shera Frankel, […]
July 5, 2024

Pregnancy and the Eye Part 3

Pregnancy drug classes, established by the FDA, categorize medications based on their potential risks to the fetus when taken during pregnancy. Class A drugs have been […]
July 2, 2024

Pregnancy and the Eye Part 2

Pregnancy can bring about several changes in a woman’s eyes and vision due to hormonal shifts, increased blood volume, and fluid retention. These changes are generally […]
June 26, 2024

Pregnancy and The Eye Part 1

Pregnancy can induce various changes in the eyes, often due to hormonal fluctuations, increased blood volume, and changes in metabolism and immune function. Common ocular changes […]
June 20, 2024

Intracardiac electrocardiograms and arrhythmias

Intracardiac tracings, also known as intracardiac electrocardiograms (iECGs), are a critical diagnostic tool for evaluating the electrical activity within the heart. This procedure involves inserting catheters […]