Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast

In order for our neurons to fire off, heart muscle to contract, and kidneys to reabsorb substances, the cells in our body need to establish charge and concentration differences between the inside of the cell and outside the cell (resting membrane potential). In this episode, we explore how our body creates these differences and exploit them to send signals to and from the brain (action potential). We also discuss what can happen to the body if we alter these concentrations and charges.

In this episode Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike introduce the nervous system. They outline the various components of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and peripheral nervous system (cranial nerves and spinal nerves)  and discuss its primary functions. Dr. Matt also explains to Dr. Mike the embryological development of the nervous system.

"ABGs are easy as 1,2,3!!" ​​​​​​​In this episode Dr Matt and Dr Mike explain how to read an arterial blood gas (ABG) report and help determine whether a patient has a respiratory or metabolic based acidosis or alkalosis. They also look at some complex mixed cases and explain some easy ways to determine what's going on?!

What is the clinical importance of understanding pH? In this episode we discuss acidosis and alkalosis.

Dr. Mike has recently had a baby and is experiencing the complexities of breastfeeding. In this episode Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss the anatomy and physiology of lactation. They are also joined by a special guest, Midwife & Nurse, Rose Townley, to discuss the complexities of breastfeeding for both mum and bub.  

How are substances reabsorbed and secreted along the nephron to create urine? How do diuretics work?

Our kidneys need to filter 120mL per minute (or 180L per day) of blood in order to maintain the appropriate amount of salts, pH, waste, and other components in the blood. The glomerulus is the filter that decides what can and cannot get filtered. If this membrane is damaged or disrupted, patient health can rapidly decline. What is the glomerulus? How does it work? How can it be damaged? What are some diseases of the glomerulus?

Did you know that our kidneys control our blood pressure? It does this so it can continually create 180 litres of filtered blood every day to keep us healthy! The system that the kidneys use to control blood pressure is called the renin angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS) - it's a big name but easy to learn! Many patients with hypertension manage their blood pressure by taking medications that act upon this system! Join Dr. Matt & Dr. Mike in this episode to explore this clinically important system! 

Dr Matt and Dr Mike explore the anatomy and physiology of the kidneys!!

Why is our poo brown? What is Jaundice and why do people with Jaundice turn yellow? This episode has A LOT of information!! In this episode, Dr. Matt talks about the embryological origins of the liver and gross anatomy, while Dr. Mike talks about the function of the liver and its diverse role/s in metabolism, protein synthesis, hormone production, storage, blah, blah blah!! This episode has A LOT of information!!

Coprophagia, belly-flopping koala's, why the appendix IS useful, fecal transplants, and a general medical examination of the digestive tract from the mouth to the anus. ​​​​​​​Enjoy!!

Dr Mike tastes diabetic urine and D Matt explains how the old definitions of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are no longer relevant. 

Dr Matt and Dr Mike explore the clinical importance of matching alveolar ventilation with pulmonary blood flow.  

How do we exchange gases with our blood? In this episode Dr Matt and Dr Mike examine how we bring gases into our lungs from the atmosphere and how we exchange gases with our blood.

This week Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike explore the functional anatomy of the respiratory system They begin at the nose and move through various structures such as the sinuses, pharynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and finally into the alveoli of the lungs.