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
Jan 16
S7 E6: Weight Regain with GLP1ra; Orforglipron; Ivermectin vs Permethrin
Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. In this episode, we have three new and interesting research papers to look at. First, hitting the headlines this week, weight regain after cessation of GLP1 receptor agonists. Not a surprise, perhaps, but how ... Show More
25m 42s
Dec 19
S7 E5: Christmas Special - Empathy in GP, an interview with Dr Andy Ward
Welcome to the Hot Topics Podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. Merry Christmas, everyone! This is a special edition on empathy in general practice. Does it matter, and what does the research tell us? Can not being a grinch in surgery make a difference to our patients and ... Show More
25m 7s
Sep 2025
Sep 26 2025 This Week in Cardiology
A bold trial in valvular heart disease, a CV prevention trial whose message is humility, VTE dogma challenged, more news on oral GLP-1 agonists, and a few public service announcements are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast. This podcast is intended for ... Show More
22m 50s
Dec 2024
Immunization Updates 2024
Special guest Jean-Venable “Kelly” R. Goode, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA, FCCP, Professor and Director of the Community-Based Residency Program at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, join(s) us to talk about immunizations.Listen in as we discuss the latest COVID-19, ... Show More
36m 16s
Jul 2025
S4 Ep180: The Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine with Dr. Dawn Mussallem
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Dr. Dawn Mussallem, a board-certified lifestyle medicine physician, was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer at age 26, followed by a heart transplant. She walks the walk when it comes to healthy lifestyle choices. At the Mayo Clinic Breast Center, Dr. Mussallem is the go- ... Show More
53m 54s
Jul 2021
COVID-19: Vaccine immunogenicity, interleukin-6 inhibitors, mucormycosis
Kieran Walsh, clinical director at BMJ, asks editors from BMJ Learning and BMJ Best Practice to summarise the latest clinical guidance related to Covid-19. Abigail Davis, GP and section editor, covers the latest evidence around vaccine immunogenicity in different immunosuppressed ... Show More
12m 6s
Oct 2025
The shaky science of the Q-collar, exercise for osteoarthritis, and patient choice.
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<p>The BMJ investigates Q-COLLAR, an American device that distributors claim can reduce brain injury from contact sports. Investigators James Smoliga and Mu Yang take us through the evidence, and former NFL punter turned US bobsled team member John ... Show More
36m 10s