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KSU BrainLab On this week’s episode we sat down with Steve Krontz, Director of Innovation at the KSU BrainLab, located in the Coles College of Business. They’re doing some remarkable work, using brain activity studies to analyze how individuals react to a logo, or a flavor, or a host of business-related stimuli. Additionally, Steve and […] The post KSU BrainLab appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Sharing Spaces Program On this week’s episode we focused on how the Cobb-Douglas Department of Public Health is working to reduce rates of childhood obesity. The Sharing Spaces program and Power Up for 30 program both aim to facilitate more physical activity among our student-aged populations. Childhood obesity is rising among our young people at alarming […] The post Sharing Spaces Program appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

AirWatch by VM Ware On this week’s episode we sat down with Aamir Siddiqi, the Executive Director for Enterprise Sales, Healthcare, for AirWatch by VM Ware. AirWatch is known as an industry leader and innovator in the mobile enterprise security and services space. The rise and evolution of mobile devices as business tools has been […] The post AirWatch by VM Ware appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Genomics, Precision Medicine, and Big Data in Oncology We sat down with medical oncologist/hematologist, Dr. Brion Randolph, of Cancer Treatment Centers of America stopped by to talk about the impacts of genomics, precision medicine, and big data in oncology. Dr. Randolph serves as the Chief Hematologist for the Cancer Treatment Centers facility located in Newnan, […] The post Genomics, Precision Medicine, and Big Data in Oncology appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Intent Solutions and NFANT Labs We sat down with experts from two Atlanta area health technology companies, Intent Solutions and NFANT Labs. Joining us in studio were Lou Malice, Sam Zamarippa, and Tommy Cunningham. Intent Solutions is a start-up that is developing a device aimed at improving compliance with prescribed medication regimens, as well as helping […] The post Intent Solutions and NFANT Labs appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Georgia Dental Association On this week’s episode we featured president of the Georgia Dental Association and practicing Savannah orthodontist, Tom Broderick, along with members, Evis Babo and Becky Weinman, both Atlanta-based general dentists. We discussed the mission of the Georgia Dental Association, along with various initiatives the association is working on to foster oral health […] The post Georgia Dental Association appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Telehealth This week we sat down with Adrian Davis, CEO of MyIdealDoctor, a telehealth company. Adrian shared how he had spent the early years of his career in health technology and equipment sales and distribution. With the passage of the ACA he and several of his associates saw an opportunity to help meet a need […] The post Telehealth appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Pharmacogenomics This week on Health Connect South Radio we featured Bob Bean, CEO of Harmonyx, a technology company specializing in pharmacogenomics. Pharmacogenomics is the study of how genes affect a person’s response to drugs. This relatively new field combines pharmacology (the science of drugs) and genomics (the study of genes and their functions) to develop […] The post Pharmacogenomics appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

SkyTherapist This week we sat down with the co-founders of SkyTherapist. Sky Therapist, Inc is a virtual platform for mental health support addressing the major complaints of patients in their course of treatment. They offer integrative solutions for intelligent patient-therapist matching, quick initial assessment, and continuity of care. CEO, Afshan Ali, and CFO, Keith Jones, […] The post SkyTherapist appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Eating Disorders This week we focused on eating disorders. I sat down with experts from Eating Disorders Information Network, a non-profit organization aimed at outreach to increase awareness/prevention among students in grade school to high school, and helping people identify resources for treatment. According to the National Anorexia Nervosa Association, eating disorders are a serious […] The post Eating Disorders appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

  Intellimedix and Life University This week we sat down with experts from Intellimedix and Life University. Intellimedix is an Atlanta-based company that uses high-powered computing algorithms, coupled with genetic testing to identify existing medications that could potentially be re-purposed to effectively treat illnesses other than the ones they were originally designed to treat. One […] The post Intellimedix and Life University appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Liv2BGirl We’ve all heard the news stories about young people who have been victims of cyberbullying through social media. In some cases, kids have even gone so far as attempting or committing suicide over the experience. This week we sat down with Cindy Abel and Tosha Marks, co-founders of Liv2BGirl. It’s a social media environment […] The post Liv2BGirl appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Telemedicine This week I sat down with the founder of MedZed, a hybrid telemedicine platform that enables parents with sick children to receive care for their child with an in-home RN who establishes a remote link with a physician. Today, there are a growing number of urgent care centers available, along with after-hours pediatric care […] The post Telemedicine appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Population Health Management The notion of working to improve a population’s awareness of wellness and disease is not new. For decades we have sought to reduce risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including reduced smoking rates, early detection for cancers, and decrease obesity (not to mention containing healthcare costs) But with improving data capabilities, interoperability between […] The post Population Health Management appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

National Parkinson Foundation This week we sat down with the President and CEO of National Parkinson Foundation, Joyce Oberdorf and Larry Kahn, CEO/Founder of PD Gladiators, a man who develoed early-onset Parkinson disease. Approximately 1 Million people are living with Parkinson disease in the US today. The National Parkinson Foundation’s website describes Parkinson disease this […] The post National Parkinson Foundation appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Innovations in Heart Health This week, for Week 5, we focused on innovations in heart health. Emory physician, researcher, and professor, Dr. Omar Lattouf came by to share about research he’s been working on developing new techniques for some challenging heart disorders, and an exciting project he’s working on that is aimed at reducing the […] The post Innovations in Heart Health appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Diabetes Prevention Planning Team According to the CDC, as many as 28 million Americans have diabetes. And as many as 1:4 of them do not realize they have it. That means today, potentially almost 10% of the US population are dealing with this chronic disease that puts them at risk for a myriad of […] The post Diabetes Prevention Planning Team appeared first on Business RadioX ®.