Sleep Technology for Better Sleep
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Dr. Nathaniel Watson explores cutting-edge sleep tracking and diagnostic technologies, revealing how machine learning is revolutionizing treatment and accessibility.
About the episode:
In our latest episode, Dr. Nathaniel Watson discusses groundbreaking developments in devices that track, screen, and diagnose sleep disorders and their potential for improving the way we sleep. The conversation explores how novel screening methods and machine learning are revolutionizing diagnostics, treatment accessibility, and our understanding of sleep's impact on brain health. Dr. Watson highlights the potential of these advancements to formulate comprehensive sleep health strategies and improve public health outcomes. He also discusses the challenges of technological integration, validation, and privacy, while helping us understand the potential future of sleep medicine.
About the series:
Atria’s Vanguard Symposia is a lecture series where some of the world’s most compelling researchers translate leading-edge science into medicine. In each episode, top experts share breakthrough science about preventive health care, dive deep into headline-grabbing topics, and take you beyond the buzzwords to explain the latest in longevity science. Our show will arm you with practical information and the tools of discernment to cut through the hype and understand what matters most.
Atria Health and Research Institute aims to accelerate a global shift from reactive sick care to proactive, preventive health care. We work at the forefront of science and technology and we believe a collaborative approach to modern medicine can extend healthy life for all.
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