Join us on the latest episode as we delve into a "silent epidemic" affecting millions: meniscus root tears, a leading cause of knee arthritis. Our guest, Dr. Chris Anderson, founding surgeon and Chief Medical Officer of Native Orthopedics, reveals the hidden prevalence of this debilitating injury, explaining how it impacts over 800,000 Americans annually and the critical need for a new approach to knee preservation. This episode uncovers why this problem has been historically overlooked and the limitations of traditional repair methods.

Discover how Native Orthopedics is revolutionizing soft tissue repair with their FDA breakthrough-designated "Dragonfly" device. Dr. Anderson shares the ingenious, "finger trap" mechanism behind this knotless and adjustable solution, designed by a surgeon for surgeons. Learn how this innovation simplifies complex procedures, improves biomechanical repair, and is poised to introduce a new era of light-touch surgical solutions across sports medicine and beyond, promising better outcomes and faster recovery for patients. A fishing inspired tale that is sure to leave you informed and inspired.

In this episode of the MedTech Impact Podcast, Charles Gellman, CEO and Co-Founder of HiDo Health, discusses the company's mission to eliminate medication errors in the home. Gelman introduces their AI robotic caregiver, a system designed to ensure patients take the right medication at the right time. Unlike existing medication adherence solutions that rely on patient self-reporting or simple reminders, HiDo Health's technology automates the process, knows the medication name, dosage, frequency, and count, and even records consumption. This approach aims to stabilize chronic disease, reduce hospitalizations, and improve the overall quality of care.

Charles emphasizes that the device was designed with significant patient input, focusing on accountability and caregiver needs. The system uses existing pill bottles with a special cap containing an RFID chip, and incorporates face ID and video recording to confirm medication intake. This technology integrates data for both patients and providers, and early results show a substantial reduction in hospitalizations and cost savings. HiDo Health is partnering directly with payers to get the device to patients, and is focused on expanding awareness of the technology, so be sure to tune in, so you can be informed and inspired.

This episode features Yashar Seyed Vahedein, CEO and Co-founder of Coredio, a company tackling the significant problem of heart failure management. Yashar outlines the immense global and US prevalence of heart failure, the high rates of readmission due to inadequate post-discharge monitoring, and the substantial financial burden this places on hospitals and payers. He highlights the limitations of current standard care (blood pressure cuffs and scales) in providing timely and accurate cardiac insights, contrasting them with the invasiveness and cost of solutions like catheterization and implantable devices.

Coredio's innovative solution is a software platform that leverages existing wearable devices (like smartwatches and blood pressure cuffs) and patented AI and physics-based technology to extract key cardiac metrics comparable to those obtained through invasive procedures. This non-invasive approach aims to improve guideline-directed medication therapy adherence, reduce hospital readmissions and length of stay, and ultimately enhance patient outcomes by providing clinicians with timely data and enabling proactive intervention – all without requiring new devices for patients or hospitals. Tune in to learn more about this exciting startup so you can be informed and inspired.