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Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker! In this episode, we talk about some real research rather than stuff made up by over-tanned heads of state. Three papers. First, can researchers fill the gap on whether anti-inflammatory reliever therapy is best for mild asthma? Second, how effective are SCAN pathways for suspected cance ... Show More
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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
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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
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S7 E12: Nasal Sprays vs URTI Redux; Orforglipron vs Dapa; Hypnotherapy in Kids; Interview with Dr Liz Bancroft and Natalia Norori on Prostate Cancer Screening with BRCA2
Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. In this episode, we have three new pieces of research and a special interview later on discussing the recommendations of the National Screening Committee on prostate cancer screening in the UK.First up for res ... Show More
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