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EPISODE · Feb 26, 2026 · 34 MIN

Ep. 9: Using AI to Find Novel Treatment Options

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SUMMARYIn this episode, Shivu and Kenny discuss how you as a caregiver or patient can use public resources like clinicaltrials.gov and Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT to discover the latest treatment options for a particular disease and empower yourself to have a more productive conversation with your doctor. Kenny and Shivu discuss an example of this situation from an episode of Apple TV's "Shrinking", starring Harrison Ford. In the episode they go through a demo of how they would find new treatment options for Ford's character, a patient suffering from Parkinson's Disease who has exhausted all available treatment options.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Clinical Trials03:04 The Importance of Patient Involvement06:13 Navigating Clinical Trials: A Practical Guide09:06 Using AI to Enhance Patient Care11:53 Drafting Effective Communication with Doctors14:27 Empowering Patients Through Knowledge17:46 Finding the Right Treatment Options20:30 The Role of Research in Patient Advocacy23:03 Conclusion and Future Directions34:38 OutroQuestions? Email us at: ⁠⁠mailto:[email protected]⁠⁠Follow ⁠Shivu on X⁠(@bigpharmasharma): https://x.com/BigPharmaSharmaSign up for Shivu's newsletter: https://www.bigpharmasharma.com/⁠ ⁠Follow ⁠Kenny⁠ on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennylalwani/DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only. They are not intended as medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical judgment or guidance. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.

SUMMARYIn this episode, Shivu and Kenny discuss how you as a caregiver or patient can use public resources like clinicaltrials.gov and Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT to discover the latest treatment options for a particular disease and empower yourself to have a more productive conversation with your doctor. Kenny and Shivu discuss an example of this situation from an episode of Apple TV's "Shrinking", starring Harrison Ford. In the episode they go through a demo of how they would find new treatment options for Ford's character, a patient suffering from Parkinson's Disease who has exhausted all available treatment options.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to Clinical Trials03:04 The Importance of Patient Involvement06:13 Navigating Clinical Trials: A Practical Guide09:06 Using AI to Enhance Patient Care11:53 Drafting Effective Communication with Doctors14:27 Empowering Patients Through Knowledge17:46 Finding the Right Treatment Options20:30 The Role of Research in Patient Advocacy23:03 Conclusion and Future Directions34:38 OutroQuestions? Email us at: ⁠⁠mailto:[email protected]⁠⁠Follow ⁠Shivu on X⁠(@bigpharmasharma): https://x.com/BigPharmaSharmaSign up for Shivu's newsletter: https://www.bigpharmasharma.com/⁠ ⁠Follow ⁠Kenny⁠ on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennylalwani/DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are for informational and educational purposes only. They are not intended as medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical judgment or guidance. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment.

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