Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast

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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?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 yo...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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! Foll...

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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 Immunity0:16:24 - 0:39:42 : History of Vaccines0:39:42 - 0:49:00 : Herd Immunity0:49:00 - 1:02:05 : Types of Vaccines1:02:05 - 1:08:40 : Vaccine Myths1:08:40 - End : COVID-19 Vaccines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.