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Breaking the STI Stigma: The Race to Bring Rapid Testing Home

Breaking the STI Stigma: The Race to Bring Rapid Testing Home1 okt53 min

Why are sexually transmitted infections still so difficult to talk about and could better technology make testing easier? In this episode, Aldo speaks with Dr Ali T, co-founder of Lotus DX, about the stigma surrounding STIs and his mission to develop a rapid test that people can use entirely at home. They also talk about Ali's journey from Iran and Dubai to Scotland. The realities of building a diagnostic startup and where AI can genuinely help in healthcare. Aldo and Ali also add...