House Calls, #993, November 30, 2025: Clarke’s Third Law

“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic” – Arthur C. Clarke

Advancements in AI and genetic research tools are opening up avenues for treatment for diseases that were thought to be nearly impossible to treat.

Huntington’s disease successfully treated for first time
How a Montreal-Made AI Device Is Helping Surgeons See the Invisible
Parkinson’s “Trigger” Seen For The First Time: Scientists Image The Toxic Molecules Inside The Human Brain

Your Calls and Comments:

  • Reviewing an echocardiogram result. What is it measuring?
  • A man had only one dose of Shingrix vaccine years ago. Should he have to repeat the series?
  • A man asks if his excess fluid intake causes diarrhea. The fluid is beer.
  • A man asks if Ozempic harms the kidneys. The reverse is true.

Playlist

1st segment

Intro:  Everything I Own – Bread

Outro: Heroes – David Bowie

2nd segment

Intro: Best Day of My Life – American Authors

Outro: Bright – Echosmith

3rd segment

Intro: Come and Get Your Love – Redbone

Outro:  Catch the Wind – Donovan

4th segment

Intro:  Day Dream Believer – Lee Newman

Outro: Diamonds Are Forever – Shirley Bassey