Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast

Pharmacokinetics

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

Cortisol: The Stress Hormone

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.

Dietary Fats and Blood Lipids (w/ Dr Kevin Klatt)

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.

Vaccines

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 ...

Delirium

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.

The Spinal Cord

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.

Blood

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!!

Male Reproductive System

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.

Medical Conspiracies (feat. Dr Steven Novella)

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 ...

The Stomach

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

Prostate Gland

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

COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

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?

DNA Transcription and Translation

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

Cell Stress and Adaptation

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

Antibiotics

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

Episode 56 - Opioids and Opiates

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!

Episode 54 - Smoking & Vaping

What happens to our body when we smoke and vape?

Episode 52 - Inflammation *high quality*

In this episode Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss the following regarding inflammation: - Definition - Purpose - Causes - Types of itis - Cardinal Signs - Stages (vascular & cellular) - Systemic effects

Episode 51 - Medical Terminology

In this episode Dr Matt and Dr Mike discuss simple ways to remember medical terminology. This includes directional terms, regional terms, root words, prefixes and suffices!!

Episode 50 - Alcohol

*How does alcohol affect our brain and other organs? *What is a hangover? *Is there such a thing as "breaking the seal?" *Why do we crave carbs and fats when we drink? *How is alcohol metabolised? *What are the genetics ...

Episode 48 - Adrenergic Pharmacology

In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike explore how drugs that mimic or inhibit adrenaline (epinephrine) and noradrenaline (norepinephrine) work.

Episode 46 - Cholinergic Receptors

In this episode Dr Matt and Dr Mike look at receptors for acetylcholine, called cholinergic receptors. They discuss where they are located and what happens when they are stimulated!

Episode 45 - Adrenergic Receptors

How does noradrenaline (norepinephrine) work in the body? In this episode we discuss the different types of adrenaline binding receptors, where they are located, and what is there function?!

Bonus Episode! ABC Radio: Endometriosis

In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike talk with ABC Brisbane host Kelly Higgins-Devine about Endometriosis.

Episode 43 - Body Tissues