Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast

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

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

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

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

This podcast covers a wide range of topics related to the liver, including its anatomy, function, and role in metabolism. They discuss interesting subjects such as the movement of bile in the digestive system, the connection between the liver and the diaphragm, and the function of macrophages and red blood cells. They also explore the components of bile, factors contributing to gallstone development, and the metabolism and excretion of bilirubin. Additionally, they touch on the transport of lipids in the body and the systemic effects of liver dysfunction.

Dr Mike tastes diabetic urine and Dr Matt explains how the old definitions of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are no longer relevant.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.