Send us a textTechnology like Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being integrated more and more into our lives. It's fast, convenient, and can be used at home to gather more health data than ever. But how do we know if the benefits of these technologies outweigh potential risks and pitfalls? Dr. Mike Read More
Send us a textThis episode focuses on the FDA's approval of Journavx, a new class of pain medication that offers an alternative to traditional narcotics like OxyContin. Listeners learn about the significance of clinical trials, patient involvement, and the evolution of pain management strategies while emphasizing the need for informed Read More
Send us a textIn this second and final part of this series, Dr. Michael Koren and Dr. Seth Baum discuss the importance of patient retention in cardiovascular clinical trials. They highlight how participants in these trials, even those on placebos, often experience better health outcomes due to increased medical attention. Read More
Send us a textThe trajectory for those with cardiovascular disease has changed drastically in the past few decades. Cardiologists Michael Koren and Seth Baum discuss the amazing 60% drop in cardiovascular mortality since the 1980's and the worrying rebound in heart-related mortality starting around 2012. They dissect various influences for Read More
Send us a textDr. Michael Koren reflects on his interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci with Kevin Geddings. This episode explores Dr. Fauci's history in public health and his life after exiting the government sphere. Dr. Koren and Kevin Geddings also highlight the importance of acknowledging uncertainties in science, and how Read More
Send us a textJoin Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Michael Koren as they discuss the public health events that have punctuated Dr. Fauci's life. The doctors discuss the difficulties of the HIV epidemic in the 1980's and how Dr. Fauci's early career decision to pursue this emerging threat helped inform Read More
Send us a textRecent guidelines from the Surgeon General indicate that even moderate alcohol consumption poses significant health risks, particularly increasing the likelihood of several cancers. In this episode, cardiologist Dr. Michael Koren and GI specialist Dr. Bharat Misra analyze the data on alcohol and if it aligns with the Read More
Send us a textOn this week's Monday Morning Minute, Dr. Michael Koren and Kevin Geddings discuss the worry uncertainty brings in a changing government landscape and how this affects healthcare. They discuss the stress of not knowing what to expect with competing visions from the incoming administration and how the Read More
Send us a textDr. Michael Koren sits down with Alexandria Clark and Anna Fehr of One of a Kind (1-OAK) Clinical Research to discuss their bold decision to launch a clinical research company in 2021, shortly after the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Koren reflects on how the Read More
Send us a textCardiologist and research scientist with ENCORE Research Group, Dr. Michael Koren highlights the importance of monitoring your key health numbers with Kevin Geddings. The two talk about the importance of checking weight, cholesterol, and blood pressure, emphasizing consistency in measurement practices for accurate tracking. They discuss newer Read More
Send us a textDr. Michael Koren welcomes Dr. Paul Ridker, the leading expert in inflammation and cardiovascular disease, Professor of Medicine at Harvard University, and director of the Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Dr. Ridker explains how his career began with challenging traditional medical assumptions, Read More
Send us a textLast week the Surgeon General of the United States, Vivek Murthy, urged congress to pass a law requiring warning labels on alcohol showing the link between even light drinking and gastrointestinal cancers, but is this a good idea? Dr. Michael Korn talks with Kevin Geddings to discuss Read More
Send us a textThis episode of MedEvidence! features a compelling discussion between cardiologist and medical researcher Dr. Michael Koren and 20th U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams. Dr. Adams shares his unique journey from growing up in rural Maryland to becoming the nation's top doctor, highlighting the role of personal Read More
Send us a textUnlock the secrets to successful clinical trials with Dr. Michael Koren and Doug Denham in part 2 of this podcast. The doctors explore participant retention strategies that make a difference to science and to patients. From obesity studies to cholesterol conditions, Drs. Koren and Denham share their Read More
Send us a textDr. Michael Koren and Kevin Geddings discuss New Year’s health resolutions and how clinical research can help achieve them. The conversation highlights the ancillary benefits of participating in research, including expert guidance, hands-on care, and reinforced healthy habits. Dr. Koren also explains that exercising regularly, managing cardiovascular Read More
Send us a textJoin Dr. Michael Koren as he sits down with Dr. Doug Denham, a Certified Principal Investigator with extensive experience in family medicine and obesity research for the first of this two part series as they discuss the lengthy process of becoming a Certified Principal Investigator. The doctors Read More
Send us a textEver misheard a song lyric and discovered the truth years later? Join cardiologist and research scientist Dr. Michael Koren as he compares misheard lyrics to the difficulty in understanding complex medical issues. Dr. Koren and host Kevin Geddings explain how participating in clinical trials can offer surprising Read More
Send us a textDoctors Michael Koren and Mitchell Rothstein discuss the role of government in healthcare. They demonstrate the differences between functional agencies and political agendas, explore where politics and healthcare intersect, and look at how objective, unbiased data can answer complex questions where politics can't. The doctors discuss the government Read More
Send us a textWhat if you stumbled upon your calling purely by accident? Join Dr. Michel Koren as he sits down with Norm Goldfarb, a structural innovator in the clinical research field. They discuss his unexpected journey from a technology startup CEO during the chaotic days of the internet bubble Read More
Send us a textAsthma is more than a condition—it's a challenge shaped by triggers, environment, and access to care. Join Dr. Steve Dorman, a leading allergy immunologist, as he unpacks asthma's complexities, from the impact of geography and air pollution to socioeconomic hurdles. Learn about tailored treatments, the role of Read More
