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**Medicine and the Machine**

Join Medscape editor-in-chief Eric Topol, MD, and master storyteller and clinician Abraham Verghese, MD, as they interview experts on the hottest topics in healthcare ranging from COVID-19 to social determinants of health to bringing humanity back to medicine.

Latest Episodes:

Uché Blackstock, One of the Great Young Activists in Medicine Sep 24, 2020

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Two dermatologists discuss how far the profession has come -- and the still long road ahead.

Rushing a COVID-19 Vaccine Could Lead to 'Perpetual Limbo' Sep 14, 2020

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Natalie Dean talks about why it's critical to complete vaccine trials before starting widespread use, and the continued importance of contact tracing, rapid testing, masks, and physical distancing.

COVID-19 Immune Responses Explained Aug 21, 2020

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Akiko Iwasaki explains why waning COVID antibody levels are not a cause for alarm; cytokine 'hurricanes'; herd immunity; long COVID; sex differences in infection; and more.

Fauci to Medscape: 'We're Gonna Get Through It' Jul 18, 2020

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In a discussion with Eric Topol and Abraham Verghese, Anthony Fauci describes how we'll make it through the pandemic as a country and scientific community.

Wearable Tech May Detect COVID-19 Infection Before Symptoms Jun 29, 2020

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Eric Topol explains how digital technologies can help identify COVID clusters and contacts.

Up From the Abyss: Bellevue Starts to Reopen After COVID Peak May 27, 2020

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After a month that felt like years, Bellevue hospital staff are starting to reform their daily routines in a changed world. Dr Danielle Ofri shares her insights.

Revolutionizing Medicine With a Simple Touch and a True Exam May 20, 2020

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How the simple idea of touch could start a revolution to take back medicine. The Lancet editor-in-chief Richard Horton explains.

AI for Eyes Is 'Nothing Short of Remarkable' May 06, 2020

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Pearse Keane joins Eric Topol and Abraham Verghese on this episode of Medicine and the Machine to discuss the unique opportunities for AI and deep learning in ophthalmology.

With 'Horrendous' Decisions Afoot in COVID-19, Teams Are Key Apr 24, 2020

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With the COVID-19 pandemic stressing physicians and clinical teams, Tait Shanafelt, a physician wellness expert, says institutions need to provide clear, transparent information and support.

'We're Going to Make It Through This,' Stanford Dean Says Apr 10, 2020

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, our 'most valuable resource is and always will be the people,' Stanford dean Lloyd Minor says.