The Hidden Bias in Medicine and Health Tech | Dr Nneka Nwokolo Part 5

This podcast honours the NHS: its people, its purpose, its power. The Visionary Podcast is Sponsored by Dietapplements – Your Pure, Clean-label Supplements: https://www.dietapplements.com/ Guest - Dr Nneka Nwokolo | Menopause Expert & Co-founder of NewWoman Health Menopause Clinic Dr. Nneka Nwokolo is an NHS Consultant Sexual Health Physician with over 20 years of expertise in women's sexual and reproductive health, contraception, and menopause care. A member of the British, European, and International Menopause Societies, she co-founded NewWoman Health to empower women through education on menopause's short- and long-term impacts, offering specialist consultations and lifestyle guidance for optimal health. She also serves as Global Head of Patient Affairs at ViiV Healthcare and Honorary Consultant in HIV and Sexual Health at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, championing quality of life and awareness of under-discussed health issues. Host/Podcaster: Hala Ali Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:37 - Bias in Healthcare Technology 00:00:50 - Personal Experience with Biased Technology 00:03:38 - Gender and Racial Bias in Medical Technology 00:06:45 - Challenges Entering Medicine 00:10:16 - Influence of Gender and Race on Wearable Outcomes 00:13:15 - Shades of Menopause 00:13:33 - Differences in Menopause Symptoms Across Ethnic Groups 00:15:24 - Ethnic Differences in Menopause Symptoms and Theories 00:16:30 - Challenges for Women of Color Seeking Healthcare 00:17:43 - Bias and Neglect in Pain Management 00:19:18 - Lack of Research and HRT Prescription for Women of Color 00:21:05 - Navigating HRT Prescription for Women of Color Amid Limited Research 00:23:45 - Importance of Ethical Research and Participation 00:25:03 - Mistrust in Healthcare Among Marginalized Communities Follow Nneka: Website - https://newwomanhealth.co.uk/ LinkedIn -   / dr-nneka-nwokolo-053938b8   Instagram -   / nnwokolo1   Explore the podcast:    • The Visionary with Hala Ali Podcast   Music: Chopin - Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, Op. 11 - III. Rondo – Vivace (String Quintet arr.) Disclaimer: The Visionary Podcast features conversations with health professionals purely for educational and informational purposes. There is no financial exchange between the podcast and its guests. All views expressed are those of the health professionals and do not constitute medical advice.