Bedside Matters

In this episode of Bedside Matters we explore hearing loss and the transformative role of hearing dogs in assisting individuals with severe impairments. Guest Barb Velasquez from the Sam Simon Charitable Foundation explains the rigorous training process for hearing dogs and the organization’s commitment to rescuing shelter animals. Peter shares his wife’s experience with hearing loss and the life-changing potential of these companions.

Learn more about the Sam Simon Charitable Foundation here: https://www.ssfdogs.org/about-us/

In this episode the effects of Daylight Saving Time (DST) on mood and health, including the increased risks of heart attacks, strokes, and car accidents, along with practical tips for easing the transition, non-opiate pain management which offers up to three weeks of relief after surgery, helping reduce opiate dependency, a promising monoclonal antibody treatment for eczema, especially beneficial for children and our caller wants to know how to treat and recover from shoulder injuries.

In this episode of Bedside Matters the latest medical discoveries. Groundbreaking findings on pain tolerance differences between men and women; the development of a biological marker for autism, allowing for more accurate diagnoses and personalized treatments; promising artificial heart technology and practical and simple at-home tests to help assess elderly fall risk.

In this episode of Bedside Matters, the medicinal uses of the placenta, including its benefits for wound healing, anti-aging, and eye treatments; the negative effects of microplastics, known as "forever chemicals," on sleep and overall health: research into black widow spider venom, which could lead to the development of new anti-venoms and treatments for neurological conditions. Plus the brain’s fear response, and why some people are more affected by Halloween scares than others.

In this episode of "Bedside Matters", the science behind morning erections, potential health concerns linked to erectile dysfunction, and the alarming connection between alcohol consumption and various cancers. Plus, discover the latest breakthroughs in dental technology, including microbots that could revolutionize oral care. Dr. Kipper also explains what it means when doctors call a condition an "interesting case" and how to advocate for the best care.

In this episode of "Bedside Matters" concerns about 23andMe's potential sale of genetic data, which could compromise the privacy of millions of users if exploited by insurance companies or marketers; a new nasal spray called "Profi," offering nearly 100% protection against viruses like the flu and COVID-19, plus a study reveals the link between multiple surgeries and cognitive decline, particularly in older adults, and discusses the common issue of post-surgery depression. Finally, our caller wants to know about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and what he can do to manage it.  

In this episode, Dr. Kipper debunks some common myths surrounding eggs and cholesterol, explains how a nasal vibrator can help reduce migraines, and how rapamycin may slow aging and extend female fertility. Plus our caller has a question about Brett Favre and his Parkinson's diagnosis.  

In this episode of Bedside Matters a groundbreaking at-home swab test that detects HPV and cervical cancer, and the availability of over-the-counter hearing aids, an affordable and effective option for those with mild hearing loss. Plus the cutting-edge development of AI technology capable of diagnosing type 2 diabetes using just a voice recording, and our caller wants to better understand IVF.

In this episode of Bedside Matters, a new non-addictive pain management drug; a blood test that can diagnose traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) within 24 hours; plus a needleless alternative to the EpiPen, which delivers epinephrine via a nasal spray. And our caller has a question about vaccines.

In this episode of Bedside Matters we start a tick-induced meat allergy that causes allergic reactions and gastrointestinal symptoms after consuming certain meats. Then we move on to the dangers of vaping, highlighting that it poses serious health risks due to toxins like metals and harmful chemicals found in both nicotine and marijuana vapes; a home-use ultrasound device that fits into a bra, which could revolutionize early diagnosis and accessibility and lastly, a synthetic alcohol under development that provides the pleasurable effects of alcohol without causing hangovers or other negative side effects.