Why Waiting for a Heart Attack Is Outdated—with Dr. Sanjay Juneja [Full Podcast]
What if your smartwatch could detect a heart condition before you ever felt a symptom? Stanford cardiologist Dr. Euan Ashley reveals how AI and wearables are quietly reshaping the future of healthcare, from spotting silent strokes to redefining what “normal” health looks like. Why do we service our cars and inspect bridges, but wait for our bodies to break down before acting? That question sets the stage for a deep dive into proactive medicine, where tools like the Apple Watch are already catching atrial fibrillation early, and continuous health monitoring could alert us to problems years in advance. Beyond the wrist, AI is transforming everything from clinical documentation to access to specialist care. But big questions remain: Can algorithms be truly equitable? Will personalized prevention ever reach everyone? From ambient AI scribes to the end of “one-size-fits-all” medicine, this is a glimpse into healthcare’s next chapter, where your heart might be talking long before you notice.
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How good or bad is healthcare data?—with Mika Newton
AI is only as good as the data behind it, and in healthcare, that data is often messy, outdated, and biased. As systems create digital versions of patients, known as twins, the risks increase when data deteriorates or is used without informed consent. Understanding how data breaks down over time, how it's mislabeled or misused, and why clean, well-governed data matters is essential to creating safer, smarter tools that actually work for people, not against them.
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Who Owns Your Health Data?—with Mika Newton
Health data is deeply personal, yet it rarely belongs to the individual. Hospitals, labs, tech platforms, and researchers hold the information that defines our health, often without clear consent or transparency. As data grows more valuable, the people it comes from are often excluded from its benefits. Shifting ownership, improving access, and creating real control are essential steps toward giving individuals the power they deserve over their own health information.
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What Is A Digital Twin?—with Mika Newton
AI systems are no longer just tools, they’re starting to act on our behalf, powered by our data and often without our awareness. These digital twins, built from lab results, genomes, and behavior patterns, are shaping real decisions in healthcare and beyond. When that data is fragmented, outdated, or biased, the risks multiply. Building systems rooted in truth, transparency, and trust is the only way to ensure these technologies serve us - not replace us.
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Are We Heading To A Health Data Dystopia Or Utopia?—with Mika Newton
The future of healthcare data could go in two very different directions. On one side is a system where consent is a checkbox, your data is used without your knowledge, and decisions about care, credit, and access are made by algorithms trained on broken information. On the other is a future where individuals own their data, control how it’s used, and benefit from its value. The choice isn’t science fiction, it’s already being made. Now is the time to decide which future we build.
AI and Healthcare—with Mika Newton and Dr. Sanjay Juneja is an engaging interview series featuring world-renowned leaders shaping the intersection of artificial intelligence and medicine. Discover how AI is transforming healthcare today, addressing real-world challenges and improving patient outcomes.
This series caters to anyone’s listening style with bite-sized, commute-friendly insights and full-length interviews. Join co-hosts Mika Newton, CEO of xCures, and Dr. Sanjay Juneja, a globally recognized oncologist and VP of Clinical AI at Tempus AI, as they explore cutting-edge innovations with industry pioneers.
Originally launched as the TARGET: Cancer Podcast in 2021, the series evolved after 75 episodes into a comprehensive platform for AI and healthcare conversations.
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