Professor Dr. David Matusiewicz, an expert in digital transformation in healthcare, university dean, and entrepreneur, regularly tests new tools on himself – from NFC chips implanted under the skin to state-of-the-art diagnostic apps. In this episode, you'll learn how AI can be used in everyday practice, why you shouldn't blindly trust every measurement, and how digital technologies will revolutionize prevention and therapy in the future.
Topics in this episode:
- Why AI supports doctors and patients alike
- NFC chips & wearables: Self-experiment or future trend?
- How apps and similar technologies are changing our view of health
- Typical pitfalls: Illness delusions & overdiagnosis
- Tips for effective health routines in the digital world
If you want to know how to find a pragmatic way between data analysis and common sense, then be sure to tune in! 🎧
#28 - How Technology Transforms Our Health | Dr. Prof. David Matusiewicz at Men's Health
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