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June 6, 2025 26 mins

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 the recurrence of colorectal cancer? Short answer, yes. But how much exercise did you need to do, and what on earth is a MET? 

Secondly, what are the concerns around low-dose amitriptyline use for IBS from patients and GPs? How can we aid the discussion? 

Finally, can SLGT2 inhibitors improve liver disease? Is this the new treatment for our patients with MASLD (the condition formerly known as NAFLD? 

References

NEJM Exercise and CRC

METs Wikipedia

BJGP IBS & amitriptyline prescribing

BMJ SGLT2i & MASLD

NB Blog MASLD: The rebrand you never heard of

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