{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ditch The Labcoat","title":"Voice: The 5th Vital Sign with Dr. Kang Hsu","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/a7996726\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2332,"description":"Your voice says more than you think.\nIn this episode, Dr. Mark Bonta sits down with Dr. Kang Hsu, Chief Medical Officer of Canary Speech, to explore how AI and vocal biomarkers could make the human voice the next vital sign in medicine.\nThey unpack the science behind this breakthrough, showing how subtle shifts in tone, rhythm, and cadence can reveal early signs of depression, anxiety, Parkinson’s, or cognitive decline long before symptoms appear.\nDr. Hsu shares the origin story of Canary Speech, the research that powers its models, and how voice-based screening is already being used in healthcare, from telehealth visits to smart devices.\nIt is a look into a future where a 40-second voice sample could help doctors detect disease, personalize treatment, and bring empathy back into digital medicine.\nGuest Link : https://canaryspeech.com/\nTimestamps\n00:00:00 — Welcome and opening reflections\n00:00:07 — A candid start: location, context, and conversation\n00:01:32 — Meet Dr. Kang Hsu, Chief Medical Officer of Canary Speech\n00:02:44 — How voice became medicine: the story behind Canary Speech\n00:03:29 — Why this conversation matters to clinicians and patients alike\n00:04:05 — Making science accessible: breaking down complex ideas\n00:05:59 — Behind the mic: how each episode comes together\n00:06:59 — Keeping it real: refining, revising, and staying authentic\n00:08:00 — Can your voice reveal your health? The rise of vocal biomarkers\n00:12:00 — From telehealth to wearables: real-world applications\n00:18:00 — The uphill climb: innovation vs. healthcare resistance\n00:24:00 — The road ahead: what the future of voice in medicine could look like\n00:30:00 — Closing thoughts and a glimpse into what’s next\nEpisode Takeaways\n1. Voice as a Vital Sign\nYour voice holds more data than you realize. Subtle changes in tone and rhythm can reveal early signs of depression, anxiety, or even cognitive decline.\n2. Objectivity Through AI\nCanary Speech uses vocal biomarkers to turn speech into...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/78KYjXFcQ3Y2OZVU5tCcoRPK0Vf5k9E3baHbhaZSKZo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iN2Yy/MGNhMDc5M2U1MTU2/NTI4ZjNiZjhhNmRl/NzBmOC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}