MedEvidence! Truth Behind the Data
Welcome to the MedEvidence! podcast, hosted by Dr. Michael Koren. MedEvidence, where we help you navigate the real truth behind medical research with both a clinical and research perspective. In this podcast, we will discuss with physicians with extensive experience in patient care and research. How do you know that something works? In medicine, we conduct clinical trials to see if things work! Now, let's get to the Truth Behind the Data. Contact us at www.MedEvidence.com
Episodes
Dr. David Joseph rejoins Dr. Michael Koren for part 2 of his journey from reluctant med student to medical consultant, inventor, and artist. In this section, Dr. Joseph talks about the difficulties in navigating our current, disjointed, and often impersonal medical system. He recounts having to go through seven different consultations with physicians before anyone physically examined him and how persistence is key in ...
Dr. David Joseph joins Dr. Michael Koren in part 1 of this 2-part series to discuss his journey into the medical world - with myriad tangents and diversions along the way. Dr. Joseph explores his journey from scrappy teen entrepreneur and freshman MIT researcher and inventor to Harvard-trained anesthesiologist. He talks about his non-standard approach to applying to and studying at Harvard Medical School and how his n...
Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to discuss the positive headline results from a clinical study on the cholesterol medication Repatha. Dr. Koren explains what "headline results" are and how they differ from results presented in a full scientific format. He talks about how these findings are being released due to market regulations to keep the parent company of Repatha, Amgen, from violating financial l...
Christy Kestner, PhD, joins Erich Schramm, MD to discuss her journey from bench scientist to medical communicator. She talks about the importantce of spreading knowledge far and wide, particularly in the current era of massive misinformation. The duo talk about the problem of keeping medical and scientific information in silos and how communicators like Christy Kestner can help other scientists and doctors communicate...
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Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings in talking about the start of flu season and the benefits of getting a flu shot through the clinical trials process. The doctor explains that modern flu shot trials don't use a placebo, they compare two different types of flu shot but everyone is protected. The two also discuss some of the rumors and mysteries surrounding flu shots, including why patients 65 and up sometimes...
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Triple-board certified psychologist Dr. Heather Luing joins Dr. Erich Schramm to talk about depression. Major depressive disorder affects one in five Americans and ranks among the most disabling conditions worldwide. In spite of this, treatments for depression can be unsatisfying or ineffective for up to 1/3 of patients. The doctors discuss the symptoms, treatments, and biological underpinnings of depression. They mov...
Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to discuss the pivotal role imaging has played in diagnosis and understanding of various diseases. Dr. Koren notes that before the science of imaging, the only way to see what was going on inside the body was with a knife. They then discuss some of the newest applications of imaging and how the use of CT scans and amyloid PET scans can see inside the heart and arteries to see how...
Dr. Michael Myers joins Dr. Michael Koren for an interview about his physician journey from medical school to private practice, healthcare administration, health consulting, teaching, and writing. Dr. Myers talks about his serendipitous journey through many parts of the healthcare system and how this shaped his unique career path through medicine's changing landscape. The two also transition to modern discussions...
Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to share insights from his recent meeting with Alzheimer's expert Dr. Reza Bolouri. The doctor highlights advances in understanding the disease's progression, mechanisms, and treatment options. This progress offers new hope for patients through early screening, diagnosis, and medications that have been brought to market because of the pioneering work of clinical trials....
Join Cardiologist Dr. Michael Koren as he speaks in front of a live audience to break down the truth about triglycerides. Triglycerides are a type of fat in our blood that acts as an energy source for the body, but high levels can have serious impacts on your heart and health.
Dr. Koren explains what triglycerides are, what they do in the body, how the numbers you get from a cholesterol test are calculated, and how to ...
Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to discuss the importance of taking reasonable precautions for health and safety. He recounts his experience at a recent Jacksonville Jaguars football game, which was delayed out of an abundance of caution due to a lightning storm. Dr. Koren explains that although the delay was annoying and disruptive, safety must come first. The two relate this to health-related precautions, suc...
The conversation between Dr. Michael Koren and Dr. Zeke Emanuel continues in part 2. Bioethicist Zeke Emanuel dives into the unethical Tuskeegee study and landmark Belmont Report in 1979 and how many safeguards to clinical research are currently in effect. They doctoral duo also talk about how in spite of the potentially off-putting document-heavy nature of current clinical research participation, it is still a good c...
Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to report live from Madrid on new developments being presented at the European Society of Cardiology meeting. This medical gathering, now the world's largest, is a showcase of developments in heart health and medicine. Dr. Koren notes excitement about progress in treating a genetic condition, lipoprotein(a), which raises cholesterol independently from diet and exercise. He n...
Proteus was a Greek sea god who could change his form, much like obesity is able to in the body. Doctors Michael Koren, Victoria Helow, and Michael Bernhardt come together in front of a live audience for a discussion on the myriad effects obesity has in and on the body. The doctors move through how excess weight affects the heart, skin, inflammatory systems, and more. They also explain that even when obesity doesn&apo...
Dr. Michael Koren is joined by Dr. Ezekiel "Zeke" Emanuel, an oncologist, bioethicist, and former White House advisor. Dr. Emanuel talks about his enduring interest in bioethics and the importance of ethics in areas like clinical research. The two doctors also talk about shared experiences at Harvard Medical School and Dr. Emanuel's contributions to bioethics in healthcare and research over his career. ...
Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to wax nostalgic about the past generation and what has changed for the better and for the worse. They note that there have been improvements in areas like food, but that air travel and the healthcare experience have deteriorated precipitously. They then contrast this with the massive improvements in the clinical research experience, where around 97-99% of participants say they w...
Radiologist Sue Jane Grosso-Rivas, MD joins cardiologist and clinical researcher Michael J. Koren, MD for Part Two of her Master's Series on breast imaging.
Dr. Grosso-Rivas talks about some of the complications that can occur during imaging, including dense breasts and their surprising prevalence. She also talks about new technologies in the imaging world, including contrast mammography and the use of AI in cance...
Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to explain how having a conversation with a medical professional who is tuned into your personal situation can help you understand the confusing and sometimes counterintuitive world of medical information. Cardiologist Dr. Koren uses the examples of coronary calcium scores and total cholesterol levels, which must be interpreted in the context of individual factors, such as age an...
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