DiscoverThe end of medicine as we know it — and why your health has a futureS1-E12: Chapter 11 "Re-discover the whole patient" (The end of medicine as we know it.)
S1-E12: Chapter 11 "Re-discover the whole patient" (The end of medicine as we know it.)

S1-E12: Chapter 11 "Re-discover the whole patient" (The end of medicine as we know it.)

Update: 2023-07-23
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In this thrilling episode, we delve into the revolutionary innovations required to transform the world of medicine. No longer satisfied with optimizing the status quo, we are on the brink of a complete paradigm shift—a transformation akin to replacing candles with light bulbs.


As we explore the journey towards a new and holistic approach to healthcare, we must first challenge our notions of well-being. Striving for a state of constant perfection in health may lead us to define minor disturbances as illnesses in need of immediate treatment. We must resist this hyper-focus on absolute well-being and instead embrace the complexity of life and its occasional challenges.


Enter Big Data—the key to unlocking the secrets of the human body. By harnessing vast amounts of data from interconnected networks of organs, cells, genes, and diseases, we can uncover the true causes of illnesses. Gone are the days of organ-specific medicine, as we embrace a patient-oriented, evidence-based approach that treats the human as a whole.


We explore groundbreaking research by Albert-László Barabási, whose diseasome concept redefines how we perceive diseases. Clusters of symptoms unite seemingly unrelated ailments, leading us to their true genetic causes. By approaching medicine in this novel way, we can target the root of the problem, making chronic illnesses a thing of the past.


But this transformation extends beyond research; it necessitates a complete reimagining of how biomedical studies are conducted and shared. Patient-oriented research, transparency, and reproducibility will be at the heart of the new approach. Say goodbye to organ-based research—systems medicine is the way forward.


Join us as we embark on this awe-inspiring journey towards healing, not just treating. The future of medicine promises a world where all can access effective and transformative healthcare, regardless of where they live or what they can afford. This is the revolution we've been waiting for—a future of health and well-being like never before.

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S1-E12: Chapter 11 "Re-discover the whole patient" (The end of medicine as we know it.)

S1-E12: Chapter 11 "Re-discover the whole patient" (The end of medicine as we know it.)

Harald H.H.W. Schmidt