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Send us Fan Mail Join 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 and prepare him for the COVID-19 pandemic. Doctors Koren and Fauci wade through the m...

Send us Fan Mail Recent 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 Surgeon General's recommendation to add warning labels to a...

Send us Fan Mail On 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 structure of clinical research trials provides consistency in uncertain time...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. 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 pandemic reshaped the clinical research landscape, forcing the closure of many smaller sites which couldn...

Send us Fan Mail Cardiologist 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 numbers to check for cardiovascular he...

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Koren and Dr. Ridker for part 2, as they examine the effects of silent inflammation on heart health, emphasizing the importance of understanding specific body signals and the biomarker hsCRP. They also discuss the utility of hsCRP testing as a vital marker for predicting cardiovascular risk due to silent inflammation. The doctors explain how inflammation may play a bigger...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. 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, specifically the textbook risk factor...

Send us Fan Mail Last 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 the balance between the gastrointestinal risks associated with alcohol consumption and its potenti...

Send us Fan Mail This 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 experience in shaping his commitment to public health. The conver...

Send us Fan Mail Unlock 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 experiences  with keeping participants engaged and ensuring trial success. They di...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. 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 health, and quitting smoking a...

Send us Fan Mail Join 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 discuss new obesity medications that are being investigated through clinical research a...

Send us Fan Mail Ever 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 insights into your health and enhance your understanding of medical d...

Send us Fan Mail Doctors 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 agencies in the medical f...

Send us Fan Mail What 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 burst to becoming a cornerstone in clinical research innovation. Norm opens up about how establish...

Send us Fan Mail Asthma 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 biomarkers, and emerging therapies offering hope for better a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Dr. Michael Koren shares a story about a clinical trial participant who discovered unexpected benefits of clinical research. Though initially seeking help for a cardiac condition, she found value in flu vaccine trials, gaining protection for herself and her family while using the financial compensation to brighten her holidays. Dr. Koren and Kevin Geddings also dis...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the groundbreaking innovations at the crossroads of cardiology and gastroenterology with Dr. Michael Koren and Dr. Ali Lankarani, a gastroenterologist and advanced endoscopist. Learn how these medical fields borrow and refine techniques from each other to revolutionize patient care. Dr. Lankarani shares how personal experiences and family influences shaped his career. Doc...

Send us Fan Mail Feeling queasy and uneasy about catching norovirus (stomach flu) during your holiday plans? Join Dr. Michael Koren and Ken Geddings as they discuss this highly contagious virus, how it can spread, and why conventional hand sanitizers won't save you. With the holiday season upon us, understanding how this virus transmits - even through the air in places like restaurants - is c...

Send us Fan Mail Doctor Michael J. Koren welcomes his longtime colleague Doctor Victoria Helow on this episode where they talk about the stomach flu; norovirus. Dr. Helow, a pediatrician, pediatric emergency specialist, and clinical researcher shares her experience with norovirus, its effects, how to fight it, and why it’s so dangerous in hospitals, communal retirement homes, and cruise ships. The...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine booking a dream cruise only to find out that the amenities are fully booked before you even set sail. This frustrating experience resonates with the hurdles many face in accessing timely healthcare. Join us as cardiologist and research scientist Dr. Michael Koren connects these dots. He illustrates how participating in clinical trials can improve your healthcare experience...

Send us Fan Mail What if you could arm yourself with the knowledge to protect your family against the flu season's viral threats? In our latest MedEvidence episode, Dr. Stella Hayes guides us through the complexities of flu season preparation, emphasizing the vital role of vaccinations and strategic precautions. Drawing from her extensive career experiences and personal stories, she highlight...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Michael Koren discusses the stagnation of heart disease and stroke prevention, which was discussed at the American Heart Association meeting in Chicago. Dr. Koren and Kevin Geddings talk about factors flattening the curve of cardiac progress, including increasing obesity and diabetes, limited access to medicine, and growing skepticism towards the scientific and medical communi...

Send us Fan Mail Explore the psychological intricacies that shape healthcare attitudes as we engage with industrial psychologist Dr. Chris Steilberg. Uncover the secrets behind how emotionally charged schemas in our brains forge beliefs that resist even the most compelling facts. Through motivational interviewing, we reveal ways to build trust and shift attitudes between patients and healthcare pr...

Send us Fan Mail Discover why heart disease might be America's most formidable adversary, as Dr. Michael Koren and Kevin Geddings of WSOS Radio discuss the parallel between the annual death toll from heart disease and all U.S. wars, highlighting the urgent need to shift our battle strategy. With Veterans Day as our backdrop, we reflect on the halted progress in reducing heart disease and stro...