TEDMED Talks & Presentations

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Addressing Whole Patient Care - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore holistic healthcare approaches, barriers, and strategies for comprehensive patient care, examining medical education, organizational models, and the role of patients in driving effective treatment.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Managing Chronic Diseases - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore multifaceted approaches to managing chronic diseases, addressing medical, social, and economic factors for improved patient outcomes and societal well-being.

• YouTube
• 43 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Achieving More Medical Innovation More Affordably - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore multifaceted approaches to affordable medical innovation, from collaborative processes and crowdsourcing to personalized medicine and patient engagement, addressing complex healthcare challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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The Obesity Crisis - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore the complex, multifaceted nature of the obesity crisis and its far-reaching societal impacts through expert perspectives and potential approaches to addressing this persistent health challenge.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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The Role of the Patient - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore the complex role of patients in healthcare, examining adherence, quality of care, feedback, and the evolving doctor-patient relationship in this thought-provoking TEDMED discussion.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Busted- Outing the Top Five Health Myths - TEDMED Great Challenges

Debunking top health myths with experts, exploring their origins, impact, and strategies for combating misinformation in the digital age. Discusses vaccines, nutrition, screening, and scientific communication.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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X Equals Infinity - The Potential of New Crowdsourcing Research Platforms - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore innovative crowdsourcing platforms revolutionizing medical research, from microbiome analysis to voice-based disease monitoring, and their potential to accelerate scientific discoveries and improve patient care.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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N Is for Nutrition - How Are Schools Helping Prevent Childhood Obesity - TEDMED Great Challenges

Exploring innovative school initiatives to combat childhood obesity through improved nutrition, garden programs, and educational efforts, discussing sustainability and government support.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Connecting the Dots in Patient-Centered Care - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore patient-centered care strategies, including contextual error prevention, research approaches, information sharing, and improving clinician-patient relationships for better healthcare outcomes.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Genomics and Medicine- Where Promise Meets Clinical Practice - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore genomics in medicine: challenges, opportunities, ethics, and impact on healthcare. Experts discuss technology, data, regulation, and societal implications of genetic advancements.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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The Extended Impacts of Sleep Deprivation - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore the complex impacts of sleep deprivation on health and society, featuring expert insights, research findings, and innovative approaches to improving sleep quality.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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The Science of Psilocybin and Its Use to Relieve Suffering

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Explore the potential of psychedelic drugs in creating spiritually meaningful and transformative experiences, particularly for terminally ill patients, with leading psychopharmacologist Roland Griffiths.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Why We Can't Stop Eating Unhealthy Foods

Explore the science behind food addiction and learn how policymakers can promote healthier eating habits through effective strategies inspired by corporate marketing techniques.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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Discovering and Designing Genomes for Earth, Mars, and Beyond

Explore genetic mapping for interplanetary survival with geneticist Chris Mason, delving into urban metagenomes and the future of space colonization.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

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What Your Doctor Won't Disclose

Explore a controversial approach to medical transparency and full disclosure, challenging traditional doctor-patient relationships and advocating for informed healthcare decisions.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk