Signal and Noise
Interpreted
Signal and Noise is a podcast about the numbers that quietly shape modern medicine. Lab tests influence diagnoses, guide treatment decisions, and drive a surprising amount of confidence and anxiety. But the numbers don't explain themselves, and the story they tell isn't always the one people think they're hearing.
In each episode, Chris Zahner and Dr. Michael Laposata talk through how medical tests actually work, why results can be misleading, and how meaning gets lost when numbers are treated as answers instead of clues.
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What You'll Get From This Show
Better Intuition
Develop a clearer understanding of how medical tests work
Clearer Results
Know what lab results can and can't tell you
Less Hype
More judgment, fewer oversimplified conclusions
Great Conversations
Interesting even if you're not a clinician
About the Show
Signal and Noise explores the intersection of laboratory medicine and clinical decision-making. We unpack common assumptions, unexpected pitfalls, and the judgment calls that sit behind everyday medical decisions.
This show is for people who are curious about medicine, like understanding how things really work, and enjoy thoughtful conversations that cut through complexity without dumbing anything down.
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