Curious Minds: Future Medicine

Episode 2

What Is The Next Big Step in Medicine?

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, describes the technological advancements in energy and big data, and their role on the future of medicine.

Episode 3

How Will Energy Revolutionize Health Care?

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, shares some of the innovative ways energy-focused technologies are reinventing the health care system.

Episode 4

How Has Surgery Progressed In The Last Centuries?

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, describes the journey from the early days of medical surgery, to the current goal of non-invasive surgery. How close are we to achieving that dream?

Episode 5

How Has Technology Shaped Personalized Medicine?

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, details some of the incredible technological breakthroughs that are redefining medicine.

Episode 6

Will Robotics And Telemedicine Eliminate Surgeons?

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, looks at the role that physicians will play in medicine as technological advancements produce more "smart" tools.

Episode 7

Has Health Care Become Too Reliant On Technology?

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, examines the correlation between emerging medical technology, and the skillsets being taught to new health care professionals.

Episode 8

Should Patients Be Less Reliant On Physicians?

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, examines medicine's changing role in our society and our reliance on doctors.

Episode 9

The Future Of Battlefield Medicine

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, assesses the necessary changes and developments that must take place to increase the success of battlefield medicine.

Episode 10

The Future Of Prosthetics

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, glimpses into the future development and production of artificial limbs and organs.

Episode 11

What Excites You About Biologically Inspired Technology?

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, explains the role nature plays in the development of medical technology and practices.

Episode 12

The Ethics Of Biologically Inspired Technology

Dr. Richard Satava, Professor Emeritus of Surgery at University of Washington, explores the ethical issues that arise with the use of bio-technology for extending the human lifespan.