In this episode Abdul and Alex break down what health tech really is and why it’s becoming one of the most exciting and impactful areas in modern healthcare.
The conversation dives into real-world health tech innovations, including digital physiotherapy platforms, eye-imaging photonic chips, and non-invasive brain monitoring tools, while also addressing critical challenges such as accuracy, user experience, health inequality, and data reliability across different populations.
Whether you’re a scientist, healthcare professional, student, or someone curious about health tech careers, this episode offers an accessible, honest look at where the industry is heading and the questions we should be asking as innovation accelerates.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction
01:00 – Why Talk About Health Tech Now?
02:40 – What Is Health Tech? (Explained Simply)
04:40 – Wearables, Apps & Everyday Health Data
06:40 – Are Health Wearables Actually Useful?
09:00 – Why Health Tech Is Growing So Fast
11:20 – UK Health Tech & Innovation Ecosystem
12:30 – Health Tech Example #1: Digital Physiotherapy (Flok Health)
15:20 – Health Tech Example #2: Eye Imaging & Photonic Chips
18:00 – Health Tech Example #3: Non-Invasive Brain Monitoring
20:10 – Accuracy, Bias & Health Inequality in Health Tech
23:00 – The Importance of User Experience in Medical Technology
24:30 – Future Episode Ideas & Closing Thoughts
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