Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast

What causes tissues to swell? In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike explore the biology behind why in certain conditions fluid can accumulate in various parts of the body.If you want to watch Dr Mike discuss the various causes of Oedema, visit their YouTube channel!Oedema (Edema)Come say Hi

For more information on body fluids and hydration, watch this YouTube video with Dr Mike!Body Fluids and HydrationTwitter: @drmiketodorovicInstagram: @drmiketodorovicTikTok: @dr_mike_todorovicEmail: gubiosciences@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike define and discuss the various causes of acute kidney injury. Including pre-renal, intra-renal, and post-renal causes!!

In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike go through the A,B,C,D, and E of drugs used to treat hypertension!

In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike do a deep dive on hypertension! Risk factors, causes, types, side effects, and more!!

In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike define and discuss all the factors that affect blood pressure in the body!

In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike discuss the history, anatomy, physiology, risk factors, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis.

What is the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system? This episode explore the internal and external anatomy of the heart, blood flood through the heart and vessels, the conduction system of the heart and how ECGs (EKGs) can measure this, blood flow, cardiac output, and blood pressure!

In this episode of Medical Minutes, Dr Matt and Dr Mike discuss what an eye twitch is, the causes, and the cures..

In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike discuss the four tissues that make up the body. These include Epithelial, Connective, Nervous and Muscle tissue. This episode is great for anyone who wants to understand how the body is put together.

In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike discuss all the living (and non-living) organisms that can cause disease. This includes, viruses, prions, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and helminths (worms).

In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike discuss the MOST IMPORTANT concept in physiology - homeostasis

In this BIG episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss electrolytes and ions! They explain what important roles substances like sodium (Na+), Potassium (K+), Chloride (Cl-), Calcium (Ca2+), and Magnesium (Mg2+) play in the body! What happens when we have too much or too little??

Liver function tests (LFTs) are a group of blood tests that provide information on the function of a person's liver. This episode Dr Matt & Dr Mike explain what each liver function test represents. This includes bilirubin, albumin, AST, ALT, ALP, and GGT. **This episode is not intended to diagnose. It is for education purposes only. Always consult your healthcare provider if you have issues with your health**

in this episode, Dr Mike and Dr Matt explore how our body deals with old or damaged red blood cells. They walk through the metabolism of bilirubin (a toxic breakdown product of red blood cells) and discuss what happens if this bilirubin isn't removed from the body or accumulates - resulting in a yellow discolouration of the skin, called Jaundice.

In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike speak with the amazingly accomplished surgeon Dr Rhea Liang about her life and journey becoming a surgeon.

In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike explore what information can be gathered from your wee! They review colour, smell, taste(?!), specific gravity, pH, glucose, ketones, red blood cells, proteins, nitrites, white blood cells, and bilirubin/urobilinogen.

In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike talk about the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system. Covering its immune role, vessels and glands, and role in fluid homeostasis.

In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike explore the factors that influence cardiac output (CO). This includes Heart Rate (HR) and Stroke Volume (SV). They explain the anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology that can alter these factors and talk about the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, preload, after load, and contractility.

In this episode of Medical Minutes, Dr Matt has prepared while Dr Mike has no idea that the topic is HICCUPS!

In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss pharmacokinetics (how your body alters a drug) and explore the 4 stages; Absorption, Distribution, Metabolism, Excretion.

This is the first on many bonus episodes that Dr Matt & Dr Mike will release!! Welcome to Medical Minutes, where Dr Matt and Dr Mike will discuss a weird or wonderful function of the body! Today, FARTS!!

In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike explore what physiological stress is. They discuss the difference between acute and chronic stress, and explore the important role of cortisol in keeping us alive during stressful situations.

This episode was so much fun! Dr Matt & Dr Mike talk everything alcohol with Vegas comedian, magician, and podcaster, Matt Donnelly. They discuss; types of alcohol, history of alcohol, how it is produced, absorbed, blood alcohol limits, metabolism, its effects on the body (short term and long term), hangovers and hangover cures, 'breaking the seal', and a few personal stories thrown in there! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: Dr Mike Todorovic: @drmiketodorovic Dr Matt Barton: @drbartox Matt Donnelly: @sweetmattyd

Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss dietary fats and blood lipids (triglycerides, cholesterol, HDL, LDL, and VLDL) with Dr Kevin Klatt. Dr Klatt has a PhD in molecular nutrition and is a registered dietician at Baylor College of Medicine.

How does our body target specific pathogens for destruction? What are B and T cells? Dr Matt & Dr Mike will make the complex adaptive immune system EASY!

In this episode Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss everything vaccines! Start - 0:07:37 : What is immunity? 0:07:37 - 0:16:24 : The 4 Types of Immunity 0:16:24 - 0:39:42 : History of Vaccines 0:39:42 - 0:49:00 : Herd Immunity 0:49:00 - 1:02:05 : Types of Vaccines 1:02:05 - 1:08:40 : Vaccine Myths 1:08:40 - End : COVID-19 Vaccines

In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike explore the following components of the innate immune system; cells (macrophages, mast cells, leukocytes, and NK cells), chemicals (compliment and cytokines), and physiological responses (inflammation and fever).

This episode was an eye opener! Delirium is poorly understood and very common. Luckily, Professor Andy Teodorczuk is here to help us understand what Delirium is and how it is treated.

In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike are joined by Doctor, Lawyer, and Disability Advocate, Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM. Dr Palipana has also experienced a spinal cord injury, being the first quadriplegic doctor in Queensland, Australia. He talks about his experience with spinal cord injury as both a doctor and a patient.

Is the spinal cord more like a highway or an elevator in a multi-story building? In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike explain the anatomy and physiology of the spinal cord.

What is drug addiction? How is it different to other addictions like gambling? What is drug abuse? What is withdrawal? When does drug use become a "problem"? How is drug abuse treated? And more!

Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss everything about blood! What are its components? What does it do? Everything an aspiring health professional, or interested person, could ever want to know!!

In this episode Dr matt and Dr Mike discuss the role of testosterone in embryological development, masculinization, muscle growth and development, exercise and performance, and in the treatment of hypogonadism.

In this episode we explore the tubes, glands, and structures of the male reproductive tract! The journey begins at the testes, moves to the epididymis, ductus (vas) deferens, prostate, seminal vesicles, ejaculatory ducts, urethra, penis, and erection and ejaculation.

Shock is a critical condition that is brought on by a sudden drop in blood flow through the body. The circulatory system fails to maintain adequate blood flow, sharply curtailing the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to vital organs. In this episode we discuss the types, causes, and treatments of shock.

In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike are joined by Clinical Neurologist and Fellow of the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, Dr Steven Novella. They discuss conspiracy thinking in medicine and explore what drives people away from science-based thinking. Dr Novella offers some insight from his clinical experience and explains how (or if) we can address people with incorrect views.

Inflammation is the body's response to damage. Specifically damage to vascularised tissue. In this episode Dr Matt and Dr Mike explain the cardinal signs of inflammation, the chemicals involved in the inflammatory response, and the drugs used to treat inflammation.

In this episode Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss everything about the stomach! Including; anatomy, embryology, physiology, histology, and disease!

What is the prostate? Where can it be found? What does it do? How did it develop during embryology? What prostate disorders are there?

In this episode we discuss osmosis, diffusion, primary active transport, and secondary active transport.

What is it? Where did it begin? What are the symptoms? How does it compare to other viruses? How do we test? What is the treatment? What can WE do to prevent it?

Everything you ever wanted (needed) to know about the Gallbladder.

What is DNA? How is it transcribed into RNA? How does RNA translate into protein?

What is anaphylaxis? What causes it? And how is it treated?

How do cells respond to stress? In this episode Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss hypertrophy, hyperplasia, atrophy, and metaplasia!

What are the different vitamins? Is there any evidence that vitamin supplements benefit our health?

What are the different classes of antibiotics and how do they work?

What are NSAIDs and how do they work? In this episode we discuss aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, celecoxib, and paracetamol.

What is the difference between opioids and opiates? How does our pain pathway work? What is pain gate theory? Do we have an inbuilt opioid system? How do opiates work? What is the history of opiate use? And more!