Did you know that you can change the pH of your blood by breathing? In this episode Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike explore the differences between acidosis and alkalosis. What is pH? What is an acid? What is a base? Clinically, why are we so concerned about the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+)??

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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.  

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How do the kidneys decide what to pee out? Where along the nephron are substances reabsorbed and secreted? How do diuretics work?
In Episode 12, meet our friend Zac Nephron!!

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The Glomerulus (meaning ball of yarn) is a capillary network in the kidneys that decides what gets filtered from the blood into urine.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. 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?

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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! 

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What came first, the kidney or the bean?? In this episode, Dr Matt meets Dr Mike's best friend, Zac Nephron and they explore the anatomy and physiology of the kidneys in preparation for their upcoming episodes on how the kidneys filter and the Nephron!! 

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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!!

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

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