S5 E5: Interview with Prof Hazel Everitt - amitriptyline for IBS; methotrexate for hand OA; leaflets for LUTs

Welcome to the Hot Topics podcast from NB Medical with Dr Neal Tucker. In this episode, we talk to Prof Hazel Everitt, a GP and lead author of a recent Lancet paper exploring whether amitriptyline is effective for IBS, and where it might fit in to general practice management.We also look at research in the Lancet on treating hand osteoarthritis with methotrexate - what's the rationale and does it work? - plus a BMJ paper on using a patient information leaflet to improve lower urinary tract symptoms in men. Are PILS better than pills? ResourcesLancet ATLANTIS paper on IBS & amitriptylineATLANTIS trial website with patient informationGut journal CBT for IBS National Institute for Health and Care Research - how to get involvedNIHR Local research groups - how to get involvedLancet Methotrexate for hand OA with synovitisBMJ Leaflets for LUTSwww.nbmedical.com/podcast