August 22, 2024

Sustainability in fashion

Today we discuss the environment and clothing, featuring insights from Christina Dean, a sustainable fashion activist recognized by British Vogue as one of its top 30 […]
August 20, 2024

#Seed2Sew

BASF’s “Seed to Sew” project in Greece began in 2022 and focuses on sustainable cotton cultivation. This initiative promotes reducing carbon dioxide emissions, water consumption, and […]
August 13, 2024

Environmental Dyes

Traditional dyes like indigo and tyrian purple have given way to synthetic dyes, which require large amounts of energy, chemicals, and water—around 5 trillion liters annually, […]
August 8, 2024

The Environment and Fashion

In Europe, there is a significant focus on environmental consciousness, particularly in the fashion industry. Fast fashion brands like H&M, based in Sweden, contribute to environmental […]
August 6, 2024

Pregnancy and Heart Disease

Pregnancy increases strain on the heart and blood vessels, raising blood volume and heart rate. Women with pre-existing heart conditions like arrhythmias or heart valve issues […]
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 […]