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Send us Fan Mail This month's MedEvidence! Radio Dr. Michael Koren and Kevin Geddings discuss Diversity in Clinical Research: Challenges and Triumphs.   Also included in this month's MedEvidence! Radio  Is there too much talk or not enough about diversity in clinical trials? What is the purpose of diversity in clinical trials? What population participates most in clinical trials? Does it...

Send us Fan Mail In this final episode on What are Clinical Trials & Why Are They Important Dr. Michael Koren and Michelle McCormick wrap up their discussion on how Clinical Trials find the Truth as well as Truth vs Faith and the conclusion of Lady Tasting Tea, could she actually tell whether the milk or tea was put in first. Dr. Michael Koren, is a practicing cardiologist and CEO at ENCORE Re...

Send us Fan Mail In a four-part series on What are Clinical Trials & Why Are They Important, in this part three Dr. Michael Koren and Michelle McCormick walk through the history of clinical trials.  From the Biblical stories of Daniel through the smallpox pandemic to our present COVID pandemic. How far have we come and where do we go from here? Some of what you will learn: History of Clinical...

Send us Fan Mail In this second episode, in a 4-part series on What are Clinical Trials & What's the Importance, Dr. Michael Koren, a New York Central High School alumni, and Michelle McCormick take us back to High School minus having that awkward conversation about asking your date to prom.  Listen to find out what your High School classes have to do with Clinical Trials. Some of what yo...

Send us Fan Mail In a four-part series on What are Clinical Trials & Why are they important, in this first episode Dr. Michael Koren and Michelle McCormick talk about The Science of Clinical Trials, What makes a good Clinical Trial, good? What do these things have in common? R.A. Fisher Lady Tasting Tea Truth vs Faith Experiments Clinical Trials Part 1: The Science Behind Clinical Trials Part...

Send us Fan Mail In the final episode of Kicking the Nicotine Habit, It's a Brain Thing. The MedEvidence! doctors roll out the clinical trials on Cytisinicline, an approved therapy in Central and Eastern West Europe for the past 20 years.  Dr. Michael Koren, MedEvidence! Podcast Host, Lead Investigator on 2,000+ clinical trials, and practicing Cardiovascular physician with co-host Michelle Mc...

Send us Fan Mail Part 3 in a 4 part series on Kicking the Nicotine Habit, It's a Brain Thing. The MedEvidence doctors continue their discussion on smoking while diving into nicotine replacement therapies. Inside this episode: Nicotine Replacement Therapies Quit smoking medications E-cigarettes & Vaping IQOS - heated tobacco products Listen to the entire series: Part 1 Kicking the Nicotine...

Send us Fan Mail Today, in Part 2 of a 4-part series on Kicking the Nicotine Habit, It's a Brain Thing, the doctors dive into the behavioral habits of smoking and give you 5 strategies to stop smoking that you can begin today. Inside this episode: 5 Things you can do today to stop smoking Do you want to stop smoking? How do you get to that point? Behavioral Modification strategies Listen to t...

Send us Fan Mail Part 1 in a 4 part series on Kicking the Nicotine Habit, It's a Brain Thing. This month Dr. Michael Koren and Michelle McCormick talk with Dr. Mitchell Rothstein a clinical Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine physician for 30 years in the Jacksonville Florida area.  Dr. Rothstein transitioned into Clinical Research as the Medical Director of the Phase 1 unit at Jacksonville Center f...

Send us Fan Mail Clinical Trials Day is celebrated around the world in May to recognize the day that James Lind started what is often considered the first randomized clinical trial aboard a ship on May 20, 1747. Here’s the story...  Also included in this month's MedEvidence! Radio  Why we do Clinical Trials Phases of Clinical Trials Why you may want to participate in clinical trials MedEviden...

Send us Fan Mail This month's MedEvidence guest, Dr. Steven Toenjes, MD, a board-certified neurologist, former staff neurologist in the U.S. Navy and an award-winning director of neurology residents at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and decorated Navy veteran joins Dr. Michael Koren and Michelle McCormick to discuss the future of Alzheimer's research and what your g...

Send us Fan Mail What's all the hullabaloos about Aduhelm, the first new Alzheimer's drug approval since 2003? This month's MedEvidence guest, Dr. Steven Toenjes, MD, a board-certified neurologist, former staff neurologist in the U.S. Navy and an award-winning director of neurology residents at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and decorated Navy veteran joins Dr....

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2: Is it Alzheimer's or Something Else? Drs. Toenjes and Koren begin by answering the popular question "When do you know something is wrong? Followed by explaining amyloid proteins, DNA structure, Alzheimer's therapy and the research behind all of it. If you enjoyed this episode, you will loves these: Dementia vs. Alzheimer's Alzheimer's Disease: T...

Send us Fan Mail This month's MedEvidence guest, Dr. Steven Toenjes, MD, a board-certified neurologist, former staff neurologist in the U.S. Navy and an award-winning director of neurology residents at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences and decorated Navy veteran, joins Dr. Michael Koren, MD and Michelle McCormick to discuss Alzheimer's disease in a four-part series.  W...

Send us Fan Mail MedEvidence! Radio presents Pediatric Vaccines: What You Need to Know Drs. Michael Koren & Tara VanBennekom with Kevin Geddings of WSOS 103.9 discuss Pediatric Vaccines, COVID vaccine safety, concerns, and what medical research is revealing. MedEvidence! Radio is a monthly live broadcast from WSOS 103.9 FM / 1170 AM with Kevin Geddings from St. Augustine, Florida. Dr. Michael...

Send us Fan Mail In this final episode on longevity, Dr. Michael Koren, Dr. Victoria Helow, and Michelle McCormick talk about medical research and apply its wisdom to maximize a healthy lifestyle. Topics discussed: Aspirin: Doses, Purposes & Populations Types of anti-inflammatories Importance of Cholesterol numbers RNA Technology Viruses Vaccines Hugging vs. Handshake Becoming Part of Advancin...

Send us Fan Mail What is the formula to living longer? In this third episode in our four-part series Dr. Michael Koren, Dr. Victoria Helow, and Michelle McCormick apply medical research to fish, nuts, sex, sunscreen, and more.  Come back next Wednesday as we continue to dive deeper into how we can live longer healthier lives through medical research. Related Episodes: The Science & Secrets of...

Send us Fan Mail How can medical research maximize a healthy lifestyle? In this second episode in our four-part series Dr. Michael Koren, Dr. Victoria Helow, and Michelle McCormick discuss the relevant medical evidence behind living longer, including the benefits of a Mediterranean diet, an exercise prescription for living longer as well as does money and where you live influence your life expecta...

Send us Fan Mail Can medical research help us live longer? In this four-part series Dr. Michael Koren, Dr. Victoria Helow, and Michelle McCormick discuss the relevant medical evidence and apply its wisdom to discover the secrets to longevity.  Come back the next three Wednesdays as we continue to dive deeper into how we can live longer healthier lives through medical research.  Related Episodes: A...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michael Koren and Michelle McCormick conclude their discussion on Cholesterol and the Really, Really, Really, Really bad Cholesterol, Lp(a) in Part 4 of our 4 part series.  If you are interested in having your Lp(a) blood drawn, contact ENCORE at 904-730-0166. Related MedEvidence Episodes: Cholesterol, Heart Disease, Statins & Evidence-Based Medicine Lipoprotein the Really...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michael Koren and Michelle McCormick continue their discussion on Cholesterol and the Really, Really, Really, Really bad Cholesterol, Lp(a) in Part 3 of our 4 part series. Come back next Wednesday as we wrap up our lipoprotein discussion. Related MedEvidence Episodes: Cholesterol, Heart Disease, Statins & Evidence-Based Medicine Lipoprotein the Really, Really, Really, Real...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michael Koren and Michelle McCormick continue their discussion on Cholesterol and the Really, Really, Really, Really bad Cholesterol, Lp(a) in Part 2 of our 4 part series. Come back the next two Wednesdays as we continue to dive deeper into the lipoprotein discussion. Related MedEvidence Episodes: Cholesterol, Heart Disease, Statins & Evidence-Based Medicine New Treatments...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michael Koren and Michelle McCormick discuss Cholesterol and the Really, Really, Really, Really bad Cholesterol, Lp(a) Part 1. Come back the next three Wednesdays as we continue to dive deeper into the lipoprotein discussion. Related MedEvidence Episodes: Lipoprotein the Really, Really, Really, Really Bad Cholesterol New Treatments for Lipoprotein(a) on the Horizon Lipoprotein...