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The Pursuit of Health is a weekly podcast dedicated to a thorough exploration of the American Healthcare System at a critical time in our nation’s history. The podcast’s creator and host, Dr. Eric Fethke, is a pediatric cardiologist and educator trained at Columbia University, with over 25 years of experience practicing medicine. Students, professionals, and everyday people alike are invited to learn from guest experts who are pursuing groundbreaking work to improve America's health. Join us on our journey towards a better healthcare!

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Ep84: I Can Hear Clearly Now, The Earwax is Gone - Patient-Driven Healthcare Technology w/ Sahil Diwan

August 19, 2025 • Dr. Eric Fethke

A conversation with Sahil Diwan

The future of healthcare is proactive.

And that can start from the smallest of treatments - as simple as getting your ears cleaned.

Enter Sahil Diwan, Co-Founder and CEO of SafKan Health, the medtech company behind OtoSet, the first FDA-cleared automated ear-cleaning headphones.

Sahil and his brother have designed a product with mass appeal - it’s regularly going viral on social media with millions of views.

With people queuing up to try it out, Sahil takes us through how this evolution in ear care is transforming an often-neglected personal hygiene procedure - for patients and providers.

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We spoke about how OtoSet was created, the process of FDA approval, the connection between neglected ear care and health issues, and why consumer-led, tech-enabled proactive care paints a positive future.

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