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Bedside Matters with Dr. David Kipper, helps listeners who are having trouble getting satisfying answers to their medical questions and actionable suggestions for treatment. Every episode offers updates on the latest medical advances, breaking medical news and plenty of compassion and humor, too with the help of comic/author Anna Vocino and writer/producer Peter Tilden.

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Bedside Matters with Dr. David Kipper, helps listeners who are having trouble getting satisfying answers to their medical questions and actionable suggestions for treatment. Every episode offers updates on the latest medical advances, breaking medical news and plenty of compassion and humor, too with the help of comic/author Anna Vocino and writer/producer Peter Tilden.

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English


Episodes
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Comedian/Actor/Painter: Martin Mull on DNA, Longevity, Pole Vaulting and The Cleveland Browns

5/6/2024
In this episode of Bedside Matters, Martin Mull joins Dr. Kipper, Peter and Anna to talk about a wide variety of topics: longevity, painting, genetics, hypochondriacs, pole vaulting and kicking field goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:25:46

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New Hope for Tinnitus, The Meningitis Strain Putting Adults at Risk and Why You Should Postpone Knee Surgery.

4/29/2024
In this episode of Bedside Matters: A groundbreaking treatment for tinnitus, that has some promising results; Knee replacements are common, but new research suggests you might want to hold off on the surgery; a dangerous strain of meningitis is spreading, primarily affecting adults. We’ll share the symptoms and the treatment. Then our caller wants to know: when do you tell an aging parent it’s time to hand over the car keys? It’s a difficult conversation but Dr. Kipper has some compassionate advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:27:35

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Sex After Menopause, Measles on The Rise and a Liver Transplant in a Bag

4/23/2024
In this Episode sex after menopause? What you need to do to make it better. Vaccinations are down and the measles are up, how to protect yourself from an outbreak. Then we'll find out how an episode of Grey's Anatomy led to the liver transplant in a bag! And our caller wants to know about memories, real and false. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:30:30

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Dental Care and Anti-Aging plus the 4 Myths of Circumcision

4/15/2024
In this episode of Bedside Matters, we'll discuss the link between dental health and anti-aging; reveal the 4 myths of circumcision, explore the potential health risks of forever chemicals and answer a listeners question about pacemakers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:27:30

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Dangerous Cholesterol, Intermittent Fasting, and Strength Training for Women Leads to a Longer Life

4/8/2024
In this episode of Bedside Matters a dangerous cholesterol that is linked to deadly heart attacks. We'll tell you what to look for. Also, new research shows that women who do strength training live longer but how much weight should you be lifting? Plus, Intermittent fasting. Good or bad for you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:33:28

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Actor, Writer, Director and Ukulele Player William H. Macy Joins Dr. Kipper

4/1/2024
In this episode of Bedside Matters Dr. Kipper, Peter and Anna welcome celebrated actor William H. Macy who discusses micro-dosing, brain chemistry, playing the ukulele, getting rid of hemorrhoids, and portraying an alcoholic father in "Shameless" and a determined salesman with Cerebral Palsy in "Door to Door". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:29:50

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Colon Cancer, The Link Between Depression and Heart Disease and Anti-Aging News.

3/25/2024
In this episode we’ll explore the warning signs of Colon cancera and Anna shares her story of her colonoscopy which she did without anesthesia. Plus, why Women with depression higher likelihood of cardiac heart disease vascular higher likelihood. And our callers wonders if her wine drinking is affecting her liver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:31:44

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Old Brains vs Young Brains, Cushing’s Disease and Home Remedies for Nausea

3/18/2024
In today's episode Dr. Kipper offers home remedies for nausea, what works and what doesn't work. We'll explore the advantages of having an older brain. And find out how much the brain shrinks over time? Plus, a new treatment for Asthma. Then Dr. Kipper answers an email about Cushing’s Disease. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:24:19

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A Revolutionary Stroke Treatment and New Concerns over Marijuana Use

3/11/2024
In this episode Dr. Kipper shares a study about a Germany man who was vaccinated for covid over 217 times. What were the results? You might be surprised. Plus, a huge life-changing breakthrough treatment for strokes and a new study that suggests marijuana users might have a higher risk of strokes and heart attacks. Then, microplastics, they’re in our food, body, and in their air but what can we do about it? There might be a simple solution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:30:12

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The Unlikely Connection Between Nose-picking, Viagra and Alzheimer’s, a Fentanyl Vaccine & Sleep Apnea Tips

3/4/2024
In this episode of Bedside Matters: some surprising news about Alzheimer’s. How picking you nose might be a predictor, and how Viagra might be able to prevent it. Plus, it’s in the headlines, the horror of Fentanyl, and now there’s a groundbreaking vaccine that can save lives. Then our caller has a question about sleep apnea: C-PAP or surgery? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:31:02

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Felicity Huffman joins Dr. Kipper to talk about Breast Cancer and Hyperhidrosis

2/26/2024
In this episode of Bedside Matters actress Felicity Huffman talks about her family history of breast cancer and Dr. Kipper explains why he suggests the breast cancer trifecta of MRI, Ultrasound and Mammogram to patients at a high risk. They also discuss hyperhidrosis, excessive sweating, and how it impacted a family member and what they did to correct it. And finally, how can you tell if you have a serotonin or dopamine imbalance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:29:09

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The Healing Power of Music + The Mysterious Side Effects of Semaglutides

2/19/2024
Dr. Kipper shares an update on the all-natural anti-smoking aid, reveals the healing power of music, the mysterious side effects of semaglutides and how MRNA's can help in the fight against cancer. Plus a listener has a question about her husband's forgetfulness. Is it a precursor to Alzheimers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:27:00

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A Diagnostic Dilemma, Vertigo Relief, Goodbye Gray Hair + Generic vs Branded

2/12/2024
Recently Dr. Kipper had a diagnostic dilemma: Was his patient having a heart attack or was it something else? He shares the steps he followed to determine the real diagnosis and the surprising cause. Can grey hair be a thing of the past? There’s hope on the horizon. Plus Dr. Kipper explains what can cause Vertigo and how to use the Epley Maneuver. Then our caller has a question about genetic drugs. Are they potentially harmful? Listen to find out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:30:43

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Walking: The New Wonder Drug? Plus, a New Male Contraceptive

2/5/2024
In this episode Dr. Kipper has a simple solution for many of our health problems: walking! Is that the new wonder drug? Plus, a new male contraceptive, a caller with a question about aneurisms. And stories about doctors who kill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:29:05

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Johnny Knoxville: Concussions, Allergies and Social Anxiety

1/29/2024
Johnny Knoxville from Jackass fame joins Dr. Kipper and the crew to talk about his social anxiety, how it started and how it’s going. His worst injuries filming Jackass and his 16 concussions. Plus, we'll talk about allergies: from Shellfish allergies to environmental allergies. And finally, we'll find out what type of parent Johnny is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:31:12

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Home Test for STDs, Food Allergies and Kids, Plus a Colonoscopy Alternative

1/22/2024
In this episode the latest in allergy treatment for kids, an alternative to colonoscopies using blood tests, a new home test for STDs, and some exciting news for smokers who want to quit. And the best part, it’s very affordable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:26:17

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The Risks of Home IV’s, How Weight Loss Drugs Can Affect Anesthesia, and the Proper Treatment of Cysts.

1/15/2024
On this episode, we'll talk about the possible risks of home IV drips, and how weight loss drugs can impact anesthesia. Plus, there’s a new breakthrough treatment for Prostate Cancer, and our caller asks the question: what's the proper way to treat cysts? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:27:59

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What Not to Take Into an MRI, Are In-Home Laser Treatments Safe and the surprising benefit of Lidocaine.

1/8/2024
In this episode: what not to bring in an MRI and two people who broke the rules and paid the price. Can Lidocaine, a common anesthetic, help cure some cancers? The research is very positive. Plus, Matthew Perry’s autopsy named Ketamine as a contributing factor in his death. How does Ketamine, which is used for depression and pain management, turn deadly? And lastly, are in-home laser and light therapy devices safe? We’ll find out.What Not to Take Into an MRI, Are In-Home Laser Treatments Safe and the surprising benefit of Lidocaine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:31:28

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Monty Python's Eric Idle on Pancreatic Cancer, The Dodgers and Death: The Musical

1/1/2024
On this episode of Bedside Matters, the legendary Eric Idle explains how a Dodgers game and “Death: The Musical” led to his pancreatic diagnosis. He also reflects on his friendship with George Harrison and what he wishes he had done for Robin Williams. Then he reveals the #1 song played at British Funerals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:33:19

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Weight Loss, Type 1 Diabetes, The New Covid Variant and Sleeping without Pills.

12/25/2023
On this episode of Bedside Matters Dr. Kipper weighs in on the newest weight loss drug: is it better than the others? Plus, a Type 1 diabetes breakthrough; getting a good night's sleep without pills. Is it possible? And the number one question Dr. Kipper's patients are asking him: what's up with the new covid variant? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:28:34