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Send us Fan Mail Allergist and immunologist Dr. Steve Dorman joins Dr. Michael Koren to discuss the causes, complications, and carousel of chronic cough. Dr. Dorman reviews what chronic cough is and how it may be due to anatomical changes, acid reflux, allergies, and so on. Because of this, the doctor explains, sufferers of cough may end up going around the "carousel" of chronic cough, w...

Send us Fan Mail OBGYN Dr. Richard Myers joins Dr. Erich Schramm to discuss the name change from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS). This syndrome is the combination of three parts: increased polyendocrine hormones (like insulin and androgens), changing metabolism, and differences in ovarian function Dr. Myers explains that the name change to PMOS...

Send us Fan Mail Dermatologist Dr. Michael Bernhardt joins Dr. Mitchell Rothstein to discuss the rapidly changing and improving world of chronic skin condition. The two doctors discuss the correlation between chronic skin conditions and allergies, and the role that inflammation play in both. The docs then dive deep into our inflammation system. This informs the next section of the podcast, where t...

Send us Fan Mail Nearly a decade after the last major cholesterol guidelines were released, the new 2026 Multi-Specialty Lipid Guidelines introduce significant changes in how cardiovascular risk is assessed and managed. In this episode, Albert Lopez, DO, FACP, FASPC, explains why LDL cholesterol treatment goals have returned, how newer markers such as ApoB and Lipoprotein(a) are reshaping risk ass...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of MedEvidence, host Dr. Michael Koren speaks with epidemiologist Dr. Hannah Gardener about how everyday exposures may influence long-term health outcomes. Dr. Gardener shares her journey from neuroscience and epidemiology training at Harvard to her current work studying stroke, dementia, and environmental risk factors. She explains how personal life experiences sp...

Send us Fan Mail What do island-hopping physicians, aviation safety, sleep medicine, and nasal polyps have in common? Dr. Adam Shapiro. In this episode of the MedEvidence Podcast, Dr. Michael Koren sits down with ENT specialist and sleep medicine expert Dr. Adam Shapiro to discuss his remarkable career practicing medicine in the U.S. Virgin Islands, commuting between islands as a pilot, and helpin...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a Harvard-trained psychiatrist follows the evidence beyond traditional medicine? In this episode of MedEvidence, Dr. Michael Koren sits down with Dr. Carol Locke, physician entrepreneur and Chief Science Officer of OmegaBrite, to explore her remarkable journey from psychiatry and academic research at Harvard’s McLean Hospital to pioneering evidence-based omega-3...

Send us Fan Mail When T.J. Sharpe was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma at just 37 years old, the statistics were devastating. With a newborn son, a two-year-old daughter, and limited treatment options available at the time, he faced a life-changing decision: pursue standard chemotherapy or take a chance on early immunotherapy clinical trials. In this powerful episode of the MedEvidence Podcast, car...

Send us Fan Mail Watch the recorded presentation of “The Liver Fats Domino Effect” featuring Dr. Mitchell Rothstein and Dr. Michael Koren. In this educational luncheon event, the speakers discuss how fatty liver disease can progressively worsen over time, from early fat accumulation in the liver to inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and, in severe cases, liver transplant. This presentation also ex...

Send us Fan Mail Snoring might be the sound you notice, but the real danger of obstructive sleep apnea is what you don’t hear: your brain repeatedly yanking you out of deep sleep to keep you breathing, over and over, all night long. Dr. Mitchell Rothstein, a board-certified pulmonary and sleep medicine physician, joins us to give a clear update on what modern sleep medicine understands about sleep...

Send us Fan Mail Javonte Maynor joins family doctor and medical marijuana expert Dr. Erich Schramm to discuss the changing space of marijuana research and medical marijuana in the United States. The duo discuss the frustration with politics entering the medical space when it comes to marijuana, and how changing administrations can delay research. The two get into the nuts and bolts of marijuana re...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the MedEvidence Monday Morning Radio Show, hosted by Kevin Geddings of WSOS and Augustine Radio, and powered by ENCORE Research Group. Each Monday morning, Dr. Michael Koren calls in to bring you the latest medical updates with a insightful discussions. MedEvidence is where we help you navigate the real truth behind medical research, both a clinical and research perspec...

Send us Fan Mail Pulmonologist Dr. Mitchell Rothstein shares his expertise on chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, COPD. He explains what the condition is, how it manifests in the body, and the risks of untreated COPD. Dr. Rothstein also reviews available mainstream COPD medications and explains that even with the best medications, a failure in delivery can lower effectiveness. Dr. Rothstein al...

Send us Fan Mail Executive Editor Dr. Koren joins Kevin Geddings live from the MedEvidence! offices. We get insight into how the MedEvidence team sifts through clinical-research-related news. During this call we also learn a little about novel science from across the medical specturm, including evidence that losing too much weight too quicklly may increase inflammation, and news of an AI tool in E...

Send us Fan Mail Cardiologist Dr. Michael Koren sits down with Alisa, a person concerned about her blood pressure and the medications she is on. Alisa explains her history of pregnancy-related hypertension and the challenges she has faced with controlling her blood pressure before Dr. Koren reviews her medication list. The heart doctor explains what each of the medications does in the context of b...

Send us Fan Mail Derrell Thomas joins Dr. Erich Schramm to talk about his experience as a clinical trial participant. The two discuss Derrell's history growing up in a military family, his faith, sport, music background, and the need to keep a healthy weight to support his lifestyle. Dr. Schramm asks about how Derrell, who joined a weight loss study, is liking the process. Derrell talks at le...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to report from his last week at a major cardiovascular health conference and the focus on innovation. Dr. Koren explains the difference between treating a disease and curing it, and how we have historically had difficulty with true cures. He then talks about the innovations of AI and genetic treatments that may lead to cures for conditions wh...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michael Koren and Rich Jones, in front of a live audience, present a rundown of cholesterol, what it is, and what the numbers you get on a lab test mean. They discuss why cholesterol matters, what labs measure, what affects your numbers, and why the same lab results can mean different treatments for different people. To exemplify this, Dr. Koren reviews the lab results of thre...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings from New Orleans to share the latest updates from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) conference. The doctor relays new changes to the lipid guidelines that can affect what procedures and tests insurance may cover and goes into the increasing research into genetic treatments for heart issues. Dr. Koren also ties in new studies looking at...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to discuss how clinical research leaves patients with clarity, support and new care options, including through new gene editing studies for high cholesterol. They then move to talking about studies involving GLP-1 weight loss drugs and investigations into how to improve them. Be a part of advancing science by participating in clinical researc...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michael Koren sits down with a clinical trial participant named Walt to talk about lipoprotein(a), also called Lp(a). At a community health event, Walt discovered he had hight levels of Lp(a), which puts him at an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Walt asks what Lp(a) is, how it causes damage, and how the investigational clinical trial medications work. The duo then m...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to discuss a new concept in cholesterol treatment: gene editing. Dr. Koren talks about a new study, just opening in the United States, that is the first of its class. This study explores gene editing to tackle familial hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol caused by genetics) through a once-in-a-lifetime, single-shot treatment. Be a part of...

Send us Fan Mail Rheumatologist Dr. Manish Jain joins Cardiologist Dr. Michael Koren to break down what gout is, why it can be one of the most painful forms of arthritis, and why it can affect far more than the big toe. Dr. Jain explains gout's metabolic underpinnings, the role uric acid plays in the disease, and how systemic complications can affect the kidneys and beyond. The doctoral duo t...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michael Koren and Dr. Ravi Pande present What You Should Know about Strokes, including how high cholesterol and blood pressure can increase your risk. In this episode, recorded in front of a live audience, the two doctors discuss the BE FAST warning signs of a stroke and the importance of getting to an emergency room as fast as possible. Then they talk about treatment options,...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to discuss the Fatty's Liver's Domino Effect; the concept that a fatty liver can cascade into serious liver problems, including a need for a liver transplant. The duo also discusses the FibroScan, a non-invasive test to assess the level of fatty liver for at-risk individuals. They finish by talking about the importance of early diag...