Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. This week we look at three new pieces of research. First, we have a paper in the BMJ exploring arterial thrombosis risk with modern hormonal contraceptives including newer treatments such as the combined patch and ring. Second, we have a BJGP paper looking at which type of safety net ad ... Show More
Sep 11
S8 E1: "Be Like the Dentists song"; future medicine - lipoprotein (a); NHS health checks & death; exercise for bones; texts for statins
Welcome to Season 8 of the Hot Topics Podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. Lots of research, as usual, and some future medicine too.Do NHS health checks actually make a difference, or is it a waste of everybody's time? This month's BJGP has the answer.From the BMJ this we ... Show More
24m 37s
Aug 7
S7 E13: Antihistamines & Eczema; Long Term Opioids or Self-Directed CBT for Pain
Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. In this summer sizzler, we have three new pieces of research for clinicians in general practice. First, do antihistamines help with managing atopic eczema, or do they do more harm than good? Does which one we ... Show More
21m 20s
Jan 2025
Antiplatelets, Anticoagulants, and Thrombolytics
Send us Fan MailNinja Nerds!Welcome to the Ninja Nerd Podcast with Zach and Rob! In this episode, we explore Antiplatelets, Anticoagulants, and Thrombolytics, focusing on their mechanisms and clinical uses. Topics include the pharmacology of antiplatelet agents such as aspirin an ... Show More
47m 19s
Mar 2023
EM Quick Hits 47 HFNC, Dissection Drugs, ADJUST-UNLIKELY for PE, Antibiotic Course Duration, Skin Glue Hacks, ESP Block, Learner Oversight
In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Anand Swaminathan on 3-pronged approach to aortic dissection management, Jonathan Wallace on rural practice tips for glue removal and ESP block for renal colic, Sara Gray on everything you need to know about High Flow Nasal Cannula but were ... Show More
57m 27s