Send a textDr. Michael Koren shares insights from his presentation at the American College of Cardiology meeting in Chicago about a groundbreaking oral PCSK9 inhibitor that could lower cholesterol by 80% when combined with a statin. The development represents a significant advancement in treatment options for the 20% of patients Read More
Send a textPsychiatrist Dr. Rachna Saralka joins Cardiologist Dr. Michael Koren to explore the emerging field of artificial intelligence in psychology. They discuss the promise and shortfalls of using AI in this field, and the need for hard data and validated results through clinical trials. They get into empathy, the Read More
Send a textOn this Monday Morning Minute, Dr. Michael Koren draws parallels between the NCAA Final Four basketball tournament and the clinical research process. He explains that in medicine, researchers start with literally 10,000 potential molecules, which get whittled down to only three or four medications to be tested in Read More
Send a textJudith Abbey, DNP, shares her journey from medical student in Ghana to healthcare entrepreneur in Florida, where she founded On the Go Drip, a mobile IV therapy service delivering treatments directly to patients' homes. Dr. Michael Koren asks her about her history and business, and the two of Read More
Send a textCardiologist Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to discuss progress in the world of cholesterol management. Dr. Koren explains the importance of getting cholesterol - especially LDL cholesterol - under control and the potential benefits to heart attack and stroke risk. They discuss some of the problems with Read More
Send a textOn This week’s episode, Dr. Michael Koren Interviews local media entrepreneur Randall Thomas, host of PB and Jax. They discuss how “The Internet is a Weird Place.” They examine the algorithms, platforms, and biases that make up our experience on the internet. Mr. Thomas explains how the algorithms Read More
Send a textKen Amaro, a former broadcaster with 42 years of experience and current Jacksonville City Councilman for District 1, joins Eric Ross, RN. Ken shares his decade-long journey with Type 2 diabetes from diagnosis through management and lifestyle adaptations, dropping motivational nuggets and tips he's learned along the way. Read More
Send a textOn this week's Monday Morning Minute, Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to answer the question "can I participate in clinical trials even if I'm not sick?" They discuss how having "healthy participants" is critical for some clinical trials. They look at a current study that examines how Read More
Send a textIn this episode, Dr. Michael Koren is joined by Dr. Sunil Joshi, the Chief Health Officer of the city of Jacksonville, Florida. Dr. Joshi runs through five health initiatives to lower the premature death rate in the city and county. The doctors discuss health inequalities, the social and Read More
Send a textThis week Dr. Koren Joins Kevin Geddings for the Monday Morning Minute to talk about a clinical research procedure to resurface a part of the digestive system that contributes to obesity and diabetes. This program is currently being studied in northeast Florida. Dr. Koren explains how the device Read More
Send a textDr. Trevor Greene joins Dr. Michael Koren to discuss the effects of inflammation on the cardiovascular system. The two cardiologists talk about biomarkers that have increasing importance: including liporprotein(a) and hsCRP. The doctors finish up with actionable lifestyle changes everyone can implement. Koren's Key Takeaways:Inflammation plays a big role Read More
Send a textMost pills are taken daily, and many vaccines protect for around a year, but could medical device products last even longer? In this episode of the Monday Morning Minute, Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings and explains what medical devices are and how they can make long-term differences Read More
Send a textAnesthesiologist Dr. Todd Bertoch speaks with Dr. Michael Koren in this exciting episode about the a new pain medication, Journavx (suzetrigine), which was just approved by the FDA in January, 2025. The doctors discuss this breakthrough pain management medication, its safety profile, side effects, and how it compares Read More
Send a textKevin Geddings talks with Cardiologist Dr. Michael Koren about the health risks and benefits of alcohol, which continue to be significant topics of discussion in health circles. This episode delves into a late Biden-era proposal for alcohol warning labels amid growing concerns about cancer risks associated with consumption. Read More
Send a textRheumatologist Dr. Manish Jain joins Cardiologist Dr. Michael Koren as they discuss how performing clinical trials can help physicians become more holistic and knowledgeable, and how the process can result in better care for patients. In this conversation, the principal investigators explore Dr. Manish's journey as a clinician Read More
Send a textDr. Dan Schlager, who started his career as an ER physician, joins Dr. Michael Koren to talk about his life path as a physician inventor who transformed emergency response through an innovative GPS technology. Dr. Schlager also talks about other inventions like a lightning-proof shirt, and the legal Read More
Send a textDr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings as they explore the history and significance of clinical trial integrity over the last 50 years. Dr. Koren brings up the story of Dr. David Baltimore, who's test results on viruses were questioned and who's vigilance helped establish the rigorous standards we Read More
Send a textOn this episode, Medicare and insurance expert Andy Stansfield joins Dr. Michael Koren to review the differences between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Andy reveals the intricacies of Medicare's components - Parts A, B, C, and D - and explains how the government collaborates with private insurance companies Read More
Send a textIn this episode, Obesity, Lifestyle, and Pediatric Specialist Dr. Randolph Nunez joins Cardiologist and Clinical Researcher Dr. Michael Koren as they discuss the approaches to managing obesity, particularly in children and adolescents. Dr. Nunez talks about Keystone Habits like sleep, and how tackling those habits are the key Read More
Send a textOn this week’s MedEvidence Monday Minute, Dr. Michael Koren and Kevin Geddings discuss the superbowl and how the predictions around the outcome - based on past experiences - were no substitute for knowing how the actual game would turn out. They relate this to clinical trials, where a Read More
