Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast

Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast

Join Dr Matt and Dr Mike, University Professors of Anatomy and Physiology, on their journey through the human body! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

July 19, 2025 56 mins

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Did you know that sperm can reach the egg in as little as 5 minutes - but can’t fertilise it for at least 5 to 10 hours? 🤯 In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike unpack the fascinating journey of fertilisation: from sperm transport and egg (oocyte) ovulation to the key events of the first week of embryology. It’s fast-paced, surprising, and f...

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In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss all things, heart, blood, and vessels!


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July 5, 2025 74 mins

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.


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How does your body manage heat during a workout? And can training in hot or cold conditions make you better or worse? 


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Did you know the body doesn't produce lactic acid? That's right! in this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike explain how exercising muscle produces and removes acid.


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In this special episode on exercise physiology, Dr Matt and Dr Mike explore everything associated with the respiratory system!


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In this Q&A, Dr Matt and Dr Mike answer listener mail on the Randle Cycle, Alkaline Diet, GLUT Drugs, and more!


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How does the cardiovascular system support exercise? How does our heart rate, cardiac output, and blood vessel diameter alter to meet the demands of the exercising muscle.

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May 17, 2025 44 mins

In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss Statins - What are they? How do they work? What are their side effects?


*This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice.

 

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In this special episode on exercise physiology, Dr Matt and Dr Mike explore how muscle contracts, muscle fatigue, cramps, and more!


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Salbutamol, also known as albuterol or ventolin is a short-acting β₂ adrenergic receptor agonist used to relax the airways during asthma. In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss its history, why it's used, how it works, and more!


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In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike explore how the nervous system controls movement. They explain everything from action potentials to the basal nuclei and more!


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What could cause the pressure in our skull to rise? Why do we get oedema? And how does Alport disease effect our kidneys? Plus listener mail!


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April 12, 2025 33 mins

Lisinopril is a medication used to lower high blood pressure and help the heart work more efficiently. It belongs to a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors). It works by relaxing blood vessels, which helps to reduce blood pressure and makes it easier for the heart to pump blood.


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Does exercise increase or decrease our risk of infection? What type of exercise can modulate our immune system? Should we exercise with a cold?


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In this special episode on exercise physiology, Dr Matt and Dr Mike break down how hormones like adrenaline, growth hormone, cortisol, and others influence which fuels—carbohydrates, fats, or proteins—your body chooses to burn during exercise.


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In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss VO2 max, lactate production and threshold, and what fuel sources (carbs, fats, and proteins) are utilised before during and after exercise.


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March 8, 2025 39 mins

What is paracetamol (aka acetaminophen, aka panadol, aka tylenol)? Why is it used? How does it work? and more!


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In this special episode on exercise physiology, Dr Matt and Dr Mike explore how we make energy (ATP).


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This mini-series will cover exercise physiology and its key principles, including homeostasis, bioenergetics, exercise metabolism, hormonal responses to exercise, exercise and the immune system, and more!


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrMattDrMike/

Email: admin@drmattdrmike.com.au

Instagram: @drmiketodorovic

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