AOHC Encore 2023-311 Leapfrog Technologies: The Upside of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Context of Tuberculosis

311 Leapfrog Technologies: The Upside of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Context of Tuberculosis

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Video Summary

In the video, Dr. Wendy Tanasi discusses various innovations and advancements in the field of tuberculosis (TB) prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and vaccine development. She mentions the use of wearables and implantables as part of the "Internet of Bodies" and how personal body data can be uploaded to massive data sets for analysis and improvement of health. Dr. Tanasi also talks about the old way of doing TB and the new way, including advancements in diagnostics such as cough acoustics and deep learning algorithms for chest X-ray analysis. She highlights the use of drones for delivering medications and vaccines to remote areas, as well as the potential of 3D printing for vaccine production. Additionally, Dr. Tanasi discusses the importance of aggregating data and using digital platforms for tracking and monitoring diseases like TB. She emphasizes the need for collaboration and integration of different innovations to create a healthier future for everyone. Overall, the video showcases how technological advancements are revolutionizing the field of TB and creating new possibilities for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Keywords

TB prevention

TB diagnosis

TB treatment

TB vaccine development

Internet of Bodies

wearables

implantables

data aggregation