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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
434 episodes
The Great Blood Pressure Showdown
A Cardiologist & Nephrologist Go Head-to-Head, er... "Heart-to-Kidney"Nephrologist Dr. Ali Rawabdeh joins Cardiologist Dr. Michael Koren to debate which is the bigger contributor (and problem) with high blood pressure: the heart or t...
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Pelacarsen Failed To Meet Its Primary Endpoint, But The Science Keeps Going
Cardiologists Dr. Seth Baum and Dr. Michael Koren discuss the newly released top-line results from a big Lp(a) study investigating the effects of the drug pelacarsen. They talk about what Lp(a) is, why it matters, happened in the study, and wha...
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How GLP-1s Suppress Hunger And What That Does To The Body
Dr. Mitchell Rothstein explains that GLPs have been with us for thousands of years. He gives a brief overview of how these medications work, some of the side effects they can cause, and to mitigate things like muscle loss and GI issues through ...
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Why Were Peptides Banned, Why Are They Back, And Are They Any Good?
Dr. Mitchell Rothstein joins Dr. Michael Koren to discuss a current trend in unapproved medicine: peptides. They investigate what peptides are, why they have become so popular, and the very real problems with getting off-market medicines throug...
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Vaccines in 2026: Separating Evidence and Politics
Dr. Steve Dorman joins Dr. Michael Koren to talk about vaccines, vaccine hesitancy, and the impact of politics on one of our most effective tools against disease. The doctoral duo, recorded in front of a live audience, talk about the big impact...
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Building Doctors Who Can Fix Healthcare
Dr. John Shufeldt joins Dr. Mitchell Rothstein to discuss his life and the need for change in the US healthcare system. Dr. Shufeldt talks about the changes he has made in the healthcare space, from starting urgent care clinics in the 1990s to ...
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The Hidden Killer: Lp(a)
In this MedEvidence rebroadcast, Dr. Albert Lopez explains lipoprotein(a), a genetically determined heart disease risk factor which still strikes people with “good” cholesterol. He also explains that plaque behaves like an inflammatory volcano ...
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The History and Future of Medicine with What the Health Just Happened
Cardiologist and Clinical Researcher Dr. Michael Koren joins Eric Ross from "What the Health Just Happened" to talk about a wide range of topics. They discuss the history of clinical research in healthcare, the changing landscape of re...
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Can We Edit Genes to Lower Cholesterol?
Dr. Michel Koren and Dr. Mitchell Rothstein host a presentation in front of a live audience to discuss the current state of gene editing. The doctoral duo discuss developments including new-to-market medical therapies, clinical trials, and the ...
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Dr. AI and Health 4.0
Dr. Robin Blackstone joins Dr. Mitchell Rothstein to talk about the intersection of technology, empathy, and the healthcare system. The doctoral duo discuss the emerging role of AI in healthcare and how specialized, individualized, non-chatbot ...
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Early Risk Detection and Early Treatment: 2026 Lp(a) & Cholesterol Guidelines
Join internist and cholesterol expert Albert Lopez, DO, FACP, FASPC, as he reviews the new 2026 Cholesterol Guidelines. In this segment, he focuses on new risk assessment guidelines, including the genetic risk factor Lipoprotein(a) and a sign o...
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The Carousel Of Chronic Cough
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, allergie...
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PCOS to PMOS, Changes in Name and Treatment Options
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 horm...
Skin Deep: What's New in Treating Chronic Skin Conditions
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 ...
Look Earlier, Treat Earlier with the New 2026 Lipid Guidelines
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, ...
Diet Soda, Dementia & Forever Chemicals: What the Research Really Shows
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...
Nasal Polyps, Sleep, and Modern Sinus Care
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 D...
Can Omega-3s Help Your Brain? What the Research Really Shows
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 Omega...
From Stage 4 to Survivor: How Clinical Trials Changed One Man’s Life
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: pur...
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What Happens When Fat Builds Up in the Liver? The Liver Fats Domino Effect.
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...
The Vicious Cycle of Sleep Apnea and Weight Gain
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 bo...
Medical Marijuana is More than Smoke and Mirrors
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...
Is The Fountain Of Youth Evidence-Based?
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 ins...
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A Breath of Fresh Air for COPD Relief
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 ma...
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Hot Off the Press With MedEvidence!
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 acro...
