Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. In this episode we talk to Dr Jessica Watson, lead author of the Why Test study, published in the BJGP exploring the use of blood tests in general practice and how often they make a difference - positive or negative. In other research we look at a BMJ paper comparing rosuvastatin and atorvastatin for secondary prevention, and in the Lancet, the PATHFINDER study, exploring the role of multi-cancer early detection blood tests - will this be useful for diagnosing cancers earlier? Plus the usual news, views, and a song about vaccinations. www.nbmedical.com/podcast References BJGP Why Test Study PACT - primary care academic collaborative website BMJ Rosuva vs Atorva for secondary prevention Lancet PATHFINDER MCED study Lancet Editorial RCGP Manifesto Seven Steps To Rebuild General Practice and Save the NHS www.nbmedical.com/podcast