The Environmental Impact of Medical Procedures | Dr. Prateek Sharma | TEDxPrahladnagar скачать в хорошем качестве

The Environmental Impact of Medical Procedures | Dr. Prateek Sharma | TEDxPrahladnagar

Dr. Prateek Sharma, MD. is a leading gastroenterologist, clinical researcher, and eco-conscious healer in America. Nominated as President-Elect of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and Chair of the AI task force. In 2023, along with his team, he embarked on a groundbreaking study, shining a light on the hidden environmental cost of our medical procedures. They measured the waste generated, water used, electricity consumed, and CO2 footprint, and found that even a single procedure can have a significant impact. Dr. Prateek Sharma is a gastroenterologist and clinical researcher, who focuses on GI cancers, embraces new technologies including digital health, artificial intelligence, imaging techniques and has been researching the environmental impact of medical procedures/eco-friendly endoscopy, and endoscopic treatments. He is a world-renowned physician leader, teacher, and educator. He has pioneered technology for the endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of early gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Sharma has over 450 publications, including original articles, guidelines, and book chapters. In 2023, Dr Sharma and his team studied the waste generated and water wastage by commonly performed medical procedures and their impact on the environment. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx