Change to Weekly Meeting INSIDE FINANCIAL ARCHITECTS
You might be able to tell when you’re getting sick just by talking — your voice may sound raspy or strained. You can gain insight into a person based on their speech. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health are developing an app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to determine if you’re ill — all by studying the voice. Voice data is being collected in five areas of health concerning neurological, voice, mood, respiratory, and pediatric disorders. The team of experts hopes to obtain 30,000 voice samples to improve the accuracy and algorithm of the app so it can diagnose multiple kinds of health conditions and disorders. Dr. Yael Bensoussan, the director of the University of South Florida’s Health Voice Center and the leading researcher on the study, stated that vocal vibrations and breathing patterns can provide tons of information about your overall health. For example, if someone were to speak low and slow, it could be a sign of Parkinson’s disease. Scientists even think they can diagnose depression or cancer by analyzing and studying a person’s voice. So, how would this app work? According to Fox 13 in Tampa, you can speak into your phone, and the app will record your voice and cross-examine it with its voice collection database. While this may be new to some, researchers in Australia developed a voice screening app that can detect Parkinson’s disease and COVID-19. But what makes Dr. Bensoussan’s study and app different than her competitors is that she aims to keep data privacy at the forefront of her research. Scientists and researchers on the team are excited about the future and how this app will help millions of people. Dr. Oliver Elemento, a co-investigator and director of the Englander Institute for Precision Medicine, told Fox 13 that “future findings could lead to a revolution in health care, where continuous voice monitoring could alert physicians earlier than currently possible to certain conditions.” A NEW HEALTH APP IN THE WORKS Hey Alexa, Am I Sick?
In the fourth quarter of 2022, the team at Financial Architects established a brand-new weekly check-in meeting designed to bring the entire staff together. There were multiple goals behind this decision, including a regular opportunity to process companywide issues as a group and also go over the company’s weekly fundamental behavior. Whether staff members are virtual or in person, it is just a great chance to get together on a regular basis to communicate and get on the same page. On Dec. 13, the Leadership Team led by Pat Marody decided to change the format for the day and bring in a guest speaker. Pastor Robby Emery, alongside his wife Danielle, joined our crew in the large conference room for a chat about life, relationships, “Heart and Hurt,” and a little Michigan football. Robby and Danielle run the Royal City Church in Royal Oak where their passion is people and a “spirit-empowered community.” Robby is also the pastor for the University of Michigan football team and recently took on the role of executive assistant to head coach Jim Harbaugh. He travels to every road game and has been a vital contributor to the culture change that has occurred with the squad over the past two seasons. Robby and Danielle were introduced to Pat by his son Cooper, who got to know the Emerys while he played hockey at U of M. For more information about Sunday 10 a.m. services or the Royal City Church, check out MyRoyalCityChurch.com.
It’s important to note that this app is in the early stages of development and is not a total replacement for a medical professional. If you need medical assistance, please visit your doctor!
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