Inside Ezra’s Mission for Curing Cancer Through Early Detection

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Inside Ezra’s Mission for Curing Cancer Through Early Detection

For my 40th birthday, I decided to invest in my health by undergoing a full body MRI scan through Ezra, a New York based healthcare AI startup utilizing medical imaging and artificial intelligence to provide individuals with a full body cancer screening service that's fast, accurate, and more affordable than ever. Ezra is on a mission to create a new standard of preventative care and provide people with necessary knowledge to make decisions about their health. They look at 14 organs to advocate for early cancer detection as part of an annual health care screening. 

In today's podcast, I chat with Emi Gal, the CEO and founder of Ezra, Dr. Carol DerSarkissian, who is the medical director, and Dr. Daniel Sodickson, who is the scientific advisor (you can find their full bios at the end of the episode). 

We cover Ezra's full body MRI diagnostic process, how MRIs work, the common question regarding false positives, the use of AI and the future of imaging, Ezra's goal to reduce costs, as well as my own test results, and a lot more! 

This is not a sponsored podcast, but since early detection is the most effective cure for cancer we currently have, I felt like this technology was important to highlight in podcast form.

If you're interested in going through with this type of an investment for your health, you can head to ezra.com/bewell to learn a little bit more about this technology – and use code BEWELLBYKELLY for $150 off.

 

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Show Notes

 

(00:01:31) Exploring Ezra’s Diagnostic Process

  • The huge advantage of early cancer detection
  • Dr. Carol’s journey with breast cancer
  • Being a member of Ezra – from paperwork to receiving results
  • YouTube: Be Well By Kelly
  • Ezra MRI vs. a diagnostic contrast MRI

(00:10:14) Reviewing Kelly’s Ezra Report – Live!

  • The role of family history in screening recommendations
  • Further explanation of the AI training with vertical and horizontal imagery
  • Sharing your Ezra report with other medical professionals
  • Why Ezra does not detect colon cancer

(00:23:10) Ezra’s Inspiration for Finding a Solution for Cancer

  • Testimonial from a patient who was greatly benefited by the Ezra scan
  • Emi’s family history with cancer and why he began Ezra
  • What is an MRI scan?
  • The risks of radiation on the body

(00:30:20) How Ezra Leverages AI for Cancer Screening

  • How MRI’s work 
  • The use of AI to enhance the process and reduce cost

(00:35:30) Different Types of MRIs & Partnering with Image Centers

  • The difference between Ezra and other competitors 
  • Partnering with current imaging facilities and putting Ezra’s software in their infrastructure 
  • The Ezra scanning protocol and training process with existing imaging centers

(00:42:32) Ezra Scoring Explained: Green to Yellow to Red

  • How Kelly felt when Chris received a yellow score 
  • Emi’s experience with how a yellow score helped him to improve his health
  • Confronting red scores and the follow up process
  • Testimonials from patients who are alive now due to early detection

(00:53:59) Developing A Plan To Cut Cost & Increase Early Detection of Cancer

  • The benefit of longitudinal monitoring over time
  • Cutting down on time to improve costs for clients

(00:58:22) Reducing Healthcare Costs & Appealing to Insurance Companies

  • What it costs to go through cancer treatment in the U.S.
  • Ezra’s data on specificity and sensitivity of results
  • Understanding precursors to cancer

(01:05:47) Opportunities Beyond Cancer Detection

(01:09:57) Dr. Dan: The MRI Expert

  • Using his physics and medical training to discover a faster MRI
  • Reimagining how MRIs are used in the medical field

(01:18:15) How MRIs Work & Addressing False Positives

  • Modern AI software and the implications on scanning and reporting
  • Addressing the potential for false positives
  • When to employ active surveillance vs. follow up

(01:32:33) The Latest Improvements with Ezra Flash AI & The Future of Imaging

  • Getting FDA approval for the scanner and software 
  • Working towards faster, more cost-effective offerings that appeal to insurance companies
  • Possibilities for making MRIs more accessible in the future
  • Discussing the complexities of disruptive technologies
  • The Center for Advanced Imaging Innovation and Research: cai2r.net

 

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