NB Hot Topics Podcast

NB Hot Topics Podcast

NB Medical Education

Episodes 106
Avg. Duration 24m
Activity Highly Active
Since Oct 2019
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Monthly
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Consistency
78%
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About This Podcast

The Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical brings you the latest in general practice current affairs, reviews the latest research relevant to primary care, explores interesting and important topics in-depth, and looks at cutting edge medicine.

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Recent Episodes

S7E7 S7 E7: Stopping Anticoags After Ablation; Spinal Manipulation for Back Pain; Talking About Dying

Feb 13, 2026 19m

Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker.Three new pieces of research to talk about in today's podcast. First, in the NEJM - could patients stop anti-coagulation after…

S7E6 S7 E6: Weight Regain with GLP1ra; Orforglipron; Ivermectin vs Permethrin

Jan 16, 2026 25m

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…

S7E5 S7 E5: Christmas Special - Empathy in GP, an interview with Dr Andy Ward

Dec 19, 2025 25m

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…

S7E4 S7 E4: Social Media & Cognitive Development; Urine vs Smear for HPV; Tai Chi vs CBTi For Sleep

Dec 05, 2025 25m

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, new data on the effects of social media…

S7E3 S7 E3: Anti-Ds side effects; knee OA exercise; PSA trends & PCUK interview with Dr Bunmi Olajide & Kevin Howell

Nov 07, 2025 37m

Welcome back to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. In this episode, we look at three new pieces of research and have a special interview in conjunction with Prostate Cancer…

S7E2 S7 E2: "Not Phone-Calling" song; AIR for kids; SCAN for cancer; GP number trends

Oct 03, 2025 28m

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,…

S7E1 S7 E1: Best BP Meds; Preventing End-Stage CKD; ADHD & Risky Behaviours

Sep 05, 2025 36m

Welcome back to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. In this new season, we chat to Dr Simon Curtis about the upcoming Autumn 2025 Hot Topics course, then discuss three new…

S6E13 S6 E13: "When the IT Went Down" Song; Anti-Emetics for Kids Gastro? Methotrexate for Knee OA?

Aug 01, 2025 21m

Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. I hope you are all enjoying the summer and that your IT treats you well. In this podcast, we have two new studies to think…

S6 E12: Anti-Ds for Insomnia; SSRIs & Hypotension; Cancer Cures

Jul 04, 2025 23m

Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. While everyone tries to unpick the new NHS 10-year plan, we focus on the here and now with three new pieces of research.We kick…

S6E11 S6 E11: Exercise & Colorectal Cancer; IBS & Amitriptyline; SGLT2i & Liver Disease

Jun 06, 2025 26m

Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. In this episode, we look at three new pieces of research with implications for general practice.Firstly, can exercise prevent…

S6E10 S6 E10: GPs vs PTSD; GLP1s vs PAD; Exercise vs Cancer

May 09, 2025 31m

Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. In this edition, we look at three new pieces of research.First, in the BMJ, a paper exploring whether a GP-led psychological…

S6E9 S6 E9: Interview with Dr Stephen Bradley on CXR rates in GP & lung cancer; orthostatic HYPERtension; overactive bladder tests

Apr 11, 2025 28m

Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. In this episode, we are joined by Dr Stephen Bradley, lead author of a new paper published in the BJGP looking at rates of CXR…

S6E8 S6 E8: "The NHSE Song (Quango in the Wind)"; BV treatment; GLP1a for alcohol; GIP for prediabetes

Mar 14, 2025 26m

Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. In this episode, we look at three new papers with practice-changing consequences. Firstly, can treating partners of women with…

Hot Topics Interview: Dr Helen Salisbury, GP & BMJ columnist

Feb 28, 2025 26m

Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast with Dr Neal Tucker. This is the fourth in our series of special podcasts where we talk to interesting and influential people from the world of general practice.In…

S6E7 S6 E7: CVA with COC; Safety Netting; Antivirals for Flu

Feb 14, 2025 19m

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…

Hot Topics Interview: Dr Euan Lawson, GP & Editor of the BJGP

Jan 31, 2025 32m

Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast with Dr Neal Tucker. This is the third in our series of special podcasts where we talk to interesting and influential people from the world of general practice.In…

S6E6 S6 E6: Hybrid Working; Antibiotics for Appendicitis; Patient Decision Aids for AF

Jan 17, 2025 22m

Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. A belated Happy New Year! In our round-up of new research, we look at three papers. Firstly, what have been the effects of…

S6E5 S6 E5: "Granny's Not Invited to Christmas" song

Dec 20, 2024 2m

Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. It's Christmas time and that means a song to get you in the festive spirit. We'll be back with the regular podcast in the New…

Hot Topics Interview: Dr Katie Bramall-Stainer, GP & Chair of the BMA General Practice Committee England

Dec 13, 2024 34m

Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast with Dr Neal Tucker. This is the second in a series of special podcasts where we talk to interesting and influential people in general practice.In this interview we…

S6E4 S6 E4: Chocolate Against Diabetes; 30 Year CVD Risk Prediction; Digital Access for Minoritised Ethnic Communities

Dec 06, 2024 18m

Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. In this edition, we look at three new research papers.Firstly, can eating chocolate actually reduce our chance of type 2…

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