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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
383 episodes
Mental Health, Sex, Porn, And Intimacy Across A Lifetime
Dr. Noelle Pomeroy, PhD, joins Dr. Erich Schramm to discuss mental health, particularly from the perspective of relationships. The two discuss the value of therapy and the importance of talking with an expert in areas that are new to us, and th...
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Episode 370
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41:50
Atrial Fibrillation Beyond Blood Thinners
Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to discuss atrial fibrillation. This heart condition is caused by rapid, irregular heartbeats originating in the upper chambers and is a critical risk factor for strokes. Dr. Koren talks about the current ...
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Episode 369
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Schizophrenia, Psychadelics, and Seeing the Future
Dr. Paul Miller joins Dr. Michael Koren to discuss ongoing research in the field of psychology. Dr. Miller expounds on the complex interplay between genetic predisposition, trauma, and the way the brain misprocesses memory, and the potential ne...
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Episode 368
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Three Easy New Year's Resolutions
Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to give some advice on easy-to-accomplish resolutions for the new year. The doctor gives three resolutions:Get an advanced cholesterol Lp(a) checkGet a fatty liver testDo an A...
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Episode 367
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Javonte Maynor is Making Sure You Are Represented in Medicine
Javonte Maynor joins Dr. Erich Schramm to talk about Mr. Maynor's journey from Division I basketball to starting and running a clinical research site. The entrepreneur talks about his passion for clinical research, representation, and how histo...
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Episode 366
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'Tis the Season... to Talk About Depression
Dr. Heather Luing joins Dr. Michael Koren to talk about depression. They discuss what it can feel like, why December is associated with a spike in depression cases, and what's going on inside the body and brain that makes this disorder so chall...
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Episode 365
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35:35
Are You Ready For The Holidays?
Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to answer the question: What does it mean to be medically ready for the holidays. The doctor discusses how the holidays are fun, but changes in schedules can throw off precise medical routines. The doctor ...
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Episode 364
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Getting Paid To Do What You Need
There's not a lot that we both need to do and get paid to do. Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to discuss one of the most beneficial parts of clinical research: getting paid to do what you should be doing anyway. As an example, t...
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Episode 363
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Eat Your Ice Cream: Dr. Zeke Emanuel and Influencer Health Advice
Dr. Zeke Emanuel joins Dr. Michael Koren to discuss his new book Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life. Dr. Emanuel explains how frustrated he is at trendy, influencer-style health advice and how it accentuat...
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Episode 362
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Cardiologist Breaks Down Myths Around Statins and Grapefruit
Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to review some possibly outdated information on modern statin bottles. Kevin reveals that he dutifully takes his statin at night and avoids grapefruit, but cardiologist Michael Koren, MD, gives updated adv...
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Episode 361
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A Navy Rear Admiral Navigates the Battlefield of Blood Pressure
Retired Rear Admiral Gene Kendall joins cardiologist Dr. Michael Koren to discuss his exciting career, starting as one of the first Black students at Duke University. The former admiral discusses the excitement, disappointment, and life lessons...
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Episode 360
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Equity Through Clinical Research
Dr. Sara Collins joins Dr. Michael Koren to talk about her journey as a research cardiologist. They discuss Dr. Collins's path through preparatory school, college, med school, and the post-school experience as a cardiologist. They also discuss ...
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Episode 359
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21:48
Some People Trust Celebrities Over Science: We Need To Fix It
Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to share an anecdote; an acquaintance seemed to put trust in Mel Gibson on a podcast over the American healthcare system. The doctor analyzes why there has been an erosion of trust in this system, why inst...
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A Timely Discussion About Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Dermatologist and clinical researcher Dr. Michael Bernhardt joins Dr. Erich Schramm to unpack the rapidly evolving science of atopic dermatitis. The two doctors discuss the symptoms, science, and treatments for atopic dermatitis, includi...
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Episode 357
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34:54
Gratitude In Clinical Research
Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to give thanks this week. The doctor gives gratitude to Kevin, his team, clinical research staff, MedEvidence staff, and most of all, patients. Dr. Koren expresses his heartfelt thanks to everyone who push...
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Episode 356
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Cholesterol & the Cardiologist: A Real Patient's Numbers & What They Mean
Cardiologist Dr. Michael Koren is joined by a 35-year-old patient "Tucker" to walk through his cardiovascular numbers and explain what it all means. The doctor explores a lipid profile and an advanced lipid profile from top to bottom, explainin...
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Episode 355
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47:18
Coordinated Care Through Clinical Research
Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to discuss some of the pitfalls of traditional healthcare in America and how clinical research can bridge those gaps. The doctor and clinical researcher talks about a family member recieving care in a worl...
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Episode 354
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From Clinic To Boardroom, Medicine is About Patients
Dr. Evan Loh joins Dr. Michael Koren to discuss Dr. Loh's journey through the medical profession. Dr. Loh moved from doing lab work in medical school to patient care in the academic sphere and into the pharmaceutical world of research. Dr. Loh ...
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Episode 353
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33:29
Cholesterol Breakthroughs From the AHA Meeting in New Orleans
Dr. Koren joins Kevin Geddings to report live from the American Heart Association meeting in New Orleans with fresh results on LDL lowering, prevention, and the future of gene editing for cholesterol. They discuss the excitement of big meetings...
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Episode 352
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How Climate Change Threatens Children’s Lungs
Pediatrician and environmental scientist Dr. Deborah Hendrickson joins Dr. Michael Koren to discuss how the environment affects our health. Dr. Hendrickson uses the example of poor air quality from sources such as wildfires and pollution to exp...
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Episode 351
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Clinical Research Helps With Healthcare Hurdles
Dr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to discuss the current state of COVID vaccines and research. The cardiologist weighs the real risks and benefits of COVID vaccines, focusing on who may need protection the most and who might be able to ski...
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From Probing Prostates to Bladder Breakthroughs
Urologist Dr. Yaw Nyame joins Dr. Michael Koren to discuss bladder and prostate cancers. Dr. Nyame talks about his journey through college - including the choice between rock stardom and medical school - and how he got to the Fred Hutch Cancer ...
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Episode 349
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Find Out What Your Medical Numbers Mean
Cardiologist Dr. Koren joins Kevin Geddings to talk about the importance of understanding what we know about patients. The cardiologist recounts a recently recorded podcast where he - with full consent - reviewed the cardiovascular infomation o...
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Episode 348
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Teen & College Health: From Hangovers to STDs with the TikTok College Doc
Dr. Jill Grimes joins Dr. Erich Schramm to discuss young adult health, covering topics from teens and college students to those just starting life on their own. They discuss her book, The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook, and the eviden...
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Episode 347
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