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The Rise and Fall of Theranos
26:29 - 34:50 (08:20)
In this episode, the guest talks about how the goal of Theranos - to use less blood in medical tests - was a worthy one, but the company's downfall was due to the lack of scientific rigour in their development process.
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The goal of using less blood in medical tests is a worthy frontier to achieve, and the promise of Theranos was to know more about a person's body condition with a single drop of blood.
26:29 - 30:26 (03:56)
Summary
The goal of using less blood in medical tests is a worthy frontier to achieve, and the promise of Theranos was to know more about a person's body condition with a single drop of blood. Direct to consumer medical devices and smartwatches are collecting an overwhelming amount of data.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of Theranos
Episode#297 – Jonathan Reisman: The Human Body – From Sex & Sperm to Hands & Heart
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The study of gross anatomy in medical training involves dealing with the messy realities of the human body, and this experience can help doctors when dealing with patients.
30:26 - 34:50 (04:23)
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The study of gross anatomy in medical training involves dealing with the messy realities of the human body, and this experience can help doctors when dealing with patients. This knowledge can also be applied to people living through war and other difficult situations.