Sept. 25, 2026

Life with AI Scribes and Elizabeth Holmes Explained

Key Takeaways

A large randomized trial on colonoscopy surveillance reveals that waiting five years instead of three after removing high-risk adenomas leads to nearly identical colorectal cancer rates, potentially shifting screening guidance.
A recent Washington court ruling addresses whether raw audio recordings generated by AI scribes legally count as part of the official medical record.
The hosts break down Nathan Fielder's new documentary exploring the rise and fall of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes.
New research investigates the potential link between prenatal diets and the development of childhood food allergies.

Show Notes

Friday, September 25, 2026

In today's episode, Dr. Will Flanary (@drglaucomflecken) & Adam Rose (@Adjoro) cover new research on colonoscopy surveillance after high risk adenomas. A large randomized trial found that waiting five years instead of three led to nearly identical colorectal cancer rates. They explain what the interim results mean for screening guidance and what remains unanswered. Then they turn to a Washington court ruling on whether raw audio from an AI scribe counts as part of the medical record. Plus: they discuss Nathan Fielder’s documentary on Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, prenatal diet and food allergy risk, and more.

Coverage Timeline:

(0:00) Intro (0:54) Colonoscopy Intervals (3:55) AI Scribe Ruling (7:25) Theranos Doc (9:07) Conjoined Twins

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Frequently Asked Questions

What did recent research find about colonoscopy surveillance intervals after high-risk adenomas?

A large randomized trial showed that waiting five years instead of three for a follow-up colonoscopy resulted in nearly identical colorectal cancer rates.

Are AI scribe raw audio recordings part of the medical record?

A Washington court ruling recently tackled this exact legal question regarding AI documentation in clinical practice.

What is discussed regarding Elizabeth Holmes in this episode?

The hosts discuss Nathan Fielder's documentary covering the controversial Theranos founder and her healthcare startup.