Episode 224: AI and Telemedicine: Shaping the Future of Rheumatology

The EMJ Podcast: Insights For Healthcare Professionals

This week, Jonathan is joined by John ‘Jack’ Cush, Director of Clinical Rheumatology at the Baylor Research Institute, Dallas, Texas, USA. The two doctors explore novel treatment avenues for rheumatic diseases, and discuss the exciting potential of AI and telemedicine.

Please use the following timestamps to navigate this episode:

(00:00)-Introduction 

(02:29)-The history of beer and rock’ n roll

(06:10)-Transitioning into digital medical education

(10:21)-Jack’s podcast: RheumNow

(14:30)-Challenges in lupus diagnosis and management

(16:58)-IL-5 inhibitors: novel drugs for allergic vasculitis

(19:22)-How does diet affect inflammation and bone health?

(24:22)-Telemedicine in rheumatology

(29:26)-Lessons in rheumatoid arthritis care

(33:30)-Soaring costs in healthcare

(36:40)-New horizons in rheumatoid arthritis treatment

(41:37)-The future of AI

(43:30)-Jack’s three wishes for rheumatology