# Medical Technology on The No Agenda Show

Medical Technology comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2017 to January 2026.

- **Chapters:** 10
- **Episodes:** 10
- **Discussed:** December 2017 – January 2026
- **Related topics:** [Hearing Aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearing-aids.md), [3d Printing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/3d-printing.md), [Ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), [Artificial Intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [Asymptomatic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asymptomatic.md), [Audiologist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audiologist.md), [Bluetooth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bluetooth.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Clinical Trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md), [Cough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cough.md)

## Chapters 1–10 of 10

### Medical Technology vs. Prostate Exams, Episode 1838 Intro

- **Episode:** [1838: Coup Afoot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot.md)
- **Published:** 2026-01-29
- **Time:** 1:54:24–1:57:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1838-coup-afoot/chapter/medical-technology-vs-prostate-exams-episode-1838-intro.md

A humorous commentary contrasts the advanced state of medical imaging technology, such as MRIs and 3D organ printing, with the continued use of manual prostate exams. This serves as the transition into the formal introduction of No Agenda episode 1838. The hosts acknowledge the "troll room" and discuss the limitations of the Gemini AI API compared to human-driven research.

Keywords: [mri](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mri.md), [x-ray](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/x-ray.md), prostate exam, [medical technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-technology.md), [no agenda](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/no-agenda.md)

### Dental Technology, 3D Printing and AI Labeling

- **Episode:** [1762: Stick Fight](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1762-stick-fight.md)
- **Published:** 2025-05-08
- **Time:** 1:29:57–1:30:52
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1762-stick-fight/chapter/dental-technology-3d-printing-and-ai-labeling.md

A personal account of a dental procedure highlights the use of 3D imaging and printing for creating crowns. The dentist noted that while the software is being marketed as "AI," it is actually standard modeling technology that has been in use for years, illustrating the trend of "AI-washing" existing products.

Keywords: [dentistry](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dentistry.md), [3d printing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/3d-printing.md), [ai](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ai.md), crowns, [medical technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-technology.md)

### High-Powered Hearing Aids and Starkey Technology

- **Episode:** [1604: Janky](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1604-janky.md)
- **Published:** 2023-11-02
- **Time:** 2:18:36–2:22:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1604-janky/chapter/high-powered-hearing-aids-and-starkey-technology.md

A listener provided clarification on "high-powered" hearing aids, noting they can output over 120 decibels of gain. The technology, often manufactured by companies like Starkey, is frequently provided through veterans' assistance programs. The discussion also touches on the phenomenon of hearing voices and the challenges of managing tinnitus, which is often mispronounced.

Keywords: [hearing aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearing-aids.md), starkey, [tinnitus](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tinnitus.md), veterans assistance, [audiologist](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/audiologist.md), [medical technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-technology.md)

### mRNA HIV Vaccine Trials and Platform Expansion

- **Episode:** [1517: Satchel of Richards](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1517-satchel-of-richards.md)
- **Published:** 2023-01-01
- **Time:** 45:53–47:41
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1517-satchel-of-richards/chapter/mrna-hiv-vaccine-trials-and-platform-expansion.md

A listener report mentions a friend participating in an NIH study for an mRNA-based HIV vaccine. The hosts discuss the broader trend of the medical establishment moving toward the mRNA platform for all future vaccine development, regardless of the specific disease being targeted.

Keywords: [nih](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nih.md), [mrna](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mrna.md), [hiv vaccine](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hiv-vaccine.md), [clinical trials](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/clinical-trials.md), [medical technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-technology.md), vaccine platform

### Medical Negligence Liability, DARPA RNA Technology Origins

- **Episode:** [1509: The Best Clips Of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1509-the-best-clips-of-the-day.md)
- **Published:** 2022-12-04
- **Time:** 31:20–33:46
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1509-the-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/medical-negligence-liability-darpa-rna-technology-origins.md

Legal experts suggest that practitioners who administered COVID-19 injections may be personally liable for professional negligence because they lack government immunity. Separately, it is claimed that DARPA and the CIA's investment arm, In-Q-Tel, have been developing and funding RNA technology for over a decade. The current vaccine rollout is described as the culmination of a long-standing "bio-defense industrial complex" agenda.

Keywords: [medical negligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-negligence.md), [darpa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darpa.md), [cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [in-q-tel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/in-q-tel.md), rna technology

### Sir Infinitis, Surgical Device Innovation in North Carolina

- **Episode:** [1412: Oil Ball Panic](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1412-oil-ball-panic.md)
- **Published:** 2021-12-30
- **Time:** 2:01:19–2:04:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1412-oil-ball-panic/chapter/sir-infinitis-surgical-device-innovation-in-north-carolina.md

David Gomez, now known as Sir Infinitis, donated to achieve knighthood and highlighted his company, Infinitis Medical Technologies. The veteran-owned, nurse-anesthetist-founded business focuses on evolving surgical care and safety for patients and caregivers in North Carolina.

Keywords: infinitis medical technologies, [north carolina](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/north-carolina.md), nurse anesthetist, surgical safety, veteran owned

### MIT AI Cough Detection, Asymptomatic Screening

- **Episode:** [1295: Shred and Burn](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1295-shred-and-burn.md)
- **Published:** 2020-11-16
- **Time:** 39:13–44:26
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1295-shred-and-burn/chapter/mit-ai-cough-detection-asymptomatic-screening.md

Researchers at MIT developed an AI model capable of identifying COVID-19 in asymptomatic individuals by analyzing recordings of forced coughs. The AI identifies biomarkers in vocal cord strength and lung performance that are imperceptible to the human ear. However, the researchers admit the AI struggles to distinguish COVID-19 from other conditions like the flu or asthma in symptomatic patients.

Keywords: [mit](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mit.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [cough](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cough.md), [asymptomatic](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/asymptomatic.md), [medical technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-technology.md)

### Cytokine Storms and ECMO Life Support

- **Episode:** [1231: Mask QR Raid](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1231-mask-qr-raid.md)
- **Published:** 2020-04-09
- **Time:** 15:42–18:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1231-mask-qr-raid/chapter/cytokine-storms-and-ecmo-life-support.md

Medical professionals describe the "cytokine storm" of toxic chemicals and fluid that ravages lung tissue in severe coronavirus cases. When ventilators fail, some hospitals utilize ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) to deliver oxygen directly to the bloodstream, acting as a bridge to allow the lungs to heal. The physical appearance of patients lacking oxygen is compared to high-altitude sickness experienced by mountain climbers.

Keywords: [cytokine storm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cytokine-storm.md), ecmo, lung damage, oxygenation, [medical technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-technology.md)

### Hearing Aid Technology, Medical Insurance Costs

- **Episode:** [1041: Hairy Mary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1041-hairy-mary.md)
- **Published:** 2018-06-11
- **Time:** 2:07:46–2:11:58
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1041-hairy-mary/chapter/hearing-aid-technology-medical-insurance-costs.md

The high cost of advanced hearing aid technology is discussed, with prices for high-end digital signal processing (DSP) units reaching $5,000. Most insurance plans offer minimal coverage for these devices, often only covering basic "plastic headgear." The hosts explore the features of modern hearing aids, including Bluetooth connectivity and invisible designs.

Keywords: [hearing aids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hearing-aids.md), [dsp](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsp.md), [bluetooth](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bluetooth.md), [insurance](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/insurance.md), [medical costs](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/medical-costs.md), [technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technology.md)

### Facebook Research, Social Interaction vs. Passive Scrolling

- **Episode:** [991: Milkshake Duck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck.md)
- **Published:** 2017-12-17
- **Time:** 45:35–50:06
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/facebook-research-social-interaction-vs-passive-scrolling.md

Facebook research suggests that passive scrolling is less beneficial for well-being than one-on-one interactions like commenting or messaging. Professor Bob Kraut of Carnegie Mellon University has collaborated with the company to study the impact of the internet on stress and depression. The research attempts to distinguish whether technology causes negative feelings or if people use it to self-medicate.

Keywords: [facebook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/facebook.md), carnegie mellon university, bob kraut, social technology, self-medication, longitudinal data

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