Adolescent Sleep and Heart Health, Bird Flu Vaccines, and AI in Healthcare Innovation
Morning Medical with Dr. Chow
A daily update covering the latest medical & health news from around the world using artificial intelligence. Doctor Chi-Ming Chow is a family physician, general internist, and cardiologist. He is also a Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto.
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Adolescent Sleep and Heart Health, Bird Flu Vaccines, and AI in Healthcare Innovation

E167 • Feb 18, 2025 • 17 mins

In this episode, Dr. Chi-Ming Chow welcomes listeners to Morning Medical and provides updates from federal health agencies, focusing on their public health impacts. He discusses a Penn State study linking adolescent sleep patterns to cardiac health, emphasizing the importance of sleep for young people's heart health. The episode also covers developments in bird flu vaccines and new human cases reported in the U.S. Dr. Chow then highlights Geneva's new AI healthcare hub and shares nurses' perspectives on the integration of AI in healthcare. The episode includes a message from the sponsor, Zoetis.

Key Points

  • The Trump administration's recent health agency cuts have raised concerns about the future capabilities of public health and safety sectors, including epidemic intelligence and maternal health.
  • Research from Penn State College of Medicine reveals that irregular sleep schedules in adolescents can lead to lower heart rate variability, increasing their risk of future cardiovascular issues.
  • A new artificial intelligence hub in Geneva aims to enhance the treatment and prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders, integrating hospital expertise with cutting-edge technology.
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