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

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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In this episode of Bedside Matters, Dr. David Kipper introduces their special guest, Andrea Lankford, an accomplished park ranger and best-selling author. Andrea shares her journey from being a park ranger managing search and rescue operations at the Grand Canyon to investigating the disappearance of hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail. She discusses the challenges and dangers park rangers face, including wildlife encounters, and the vital role of preparation for hikers. Andrea's latest book, "Trail of the Lost," delves into the mysterious disappearances of hikers, highlighting the complexities of search efforts and the importance of both technology and human intuition in solving such cases. 
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"Trail of the Lost": Park Ranger and Author Andrea Lankford Discusses Search and Rescue Challenges and Hiker Safety

In this episode the Nobel Prize winning answer to the 5 Second Rule, a bad Cholestral rears it's ugly head, more questions about marijuana use and a new malaria treatment.
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The 5 Second Rule, New Malaria Treatment, Bad Cholesterol and Marijuana News

In this episode: can angry outbursts damage the heart? How do you get a brain parasite, what are the symptoms and how do you clear them? The first ever eye transplant, and a question about UTI's and the shortage of antibiotics.
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Anger and Heart Attacks, RFK's Brain Worm, Eye Transplant and UTI's

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

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

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