About this episode

This episode discusses the impact of social media on cognitive development, compares urine samples to smear tests for HPV, and evaluates Tai Chi versus CBT for insomnia.

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 use and cognitive development in younger adolescents. Is it really a problem? Second, can a simple urine sample be as accurate as a smear test for identifying cervical HPV, and what do women feel about this? Finally, if you're struggling to sleep could Tai chi be better than CBT for insomnia?&...

People in this episode

Host: Dr Neal Tucker

Topics covered

• social media
• cognitive development
• HPV testing
• urine sample
• Tai Chi
• CBT for insomnia

Keywords

• social media
• cognitive development
• HPV
• urine test
• smear test
• Tai Chi
• CBT
• insomnia

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Organizations: NB Medical

Products: HPV

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