Caresyntax

In this episode of Data Nerds in the OR, Dr. Bruce Ramshaw is joined by the Co-Founder of Platypus Health, Leigh McCormack, PhD, an experienced data scientist and entrepreneur. They discuss the transformative role of AI and data science in healthcare, focusing on the importance of context in data analysis, the need for diverse data to achieve health equity, and the potential pitfalls and hopes of AI in clinical settings. Leigh emphasizes the value of ensemble modeling and federated learning, advocating for collaborative approaches to AI development to enhance predictive accuracy and patient outcomes.

Dr. Bruce Ramshaw is joined by Shirin Towfigh, MD, FACS, a renowned hernia specialist with a private practice in Beverly Hills, to discuss the complexities and nuances of healthcare data, gender disparities in medical diagnosis and treatment, and the importance of patient-centered care. Dr. Towfigh shares her extensive experience and insights on how data can transform medical practices and improve patient outcomes, particularly in hernia treatment.

In this episode, Dr. Buce Ramshaw is joined by Dr. David Earle, Director of the New England Hernia Center – Associate Professor of Surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine, to explore the evolving role of data in surgical practice. The discussion covers the challenges and skepticism faced in the early adoption of laparoscopic techniques, the importance of data-driven decision-making in improving patient outcomes, and the need for legislative changes to improve access to medical data. Dr. Earle also highlights the shift towards real-world data in regulatory processes and the importance of personalized patient care. This episode offers valuable insights into the transformative power of data in healthcare and the future of surgical practices.

In this inaugural episode, Dr. Bruce Ramshaw, Chief Medical Informatics Officer of Caresyntax, shares his transformative journey from a data-loving sports enthusiast to a pioneering surgeon integrating data science into healthcare. Bruce delves into the challenges and innovations reshaping surgical practices and highlights the critical role of emotional complexity in patient outcomes.