Nov 06 2013
Presentation titled “Common medical myths! And evidence-based health care” delivered at the Wolper Jewish Hospital, Wellbeing Program. This was held at Cinema 9, Event Cinemas, Westfields, Bondi Junction, on 6 November 2013 at 1930. The Powerpoint of the presentation can be downloaded by clicking here. A transcript can be provided on request.
Sep 26 2013
Three of my articles have been included in this new book released by CSIRO Publishing. Take an aspirin a day after you turn 50. p. 115 Cranberry juice prevents bladder infections. p. 132 Vitamin C prevents colds. p. 220
May 24 2013
This article was published in Medical Observer. The article is also available on the Medical Observer website (may need registration).
Apr 08 2013
The following article was published in The Conversation: Monday’s medical myth: yoghurt cures thrush By Michael Tam Vaginal thrush, or “vulvovaginal candidiasis” is a common condition, with around three-quarters of women experiencing an episode in their lifetime. Many readers may be familiar with the unpleasant symptoms of vaginal thrush – vaginal itching and burning, “cottage cheese” …
Jan 21 2013
The following article was published in The Conversation: Monday’s medical myth: cranberry juice prevents bladder infections By Michael Tam, University of New South Wales You might eat them in a sauce alongside your Christmas turkey or drink them juiced, perhaps with a shot of vodka. But the sweet, tart cranberry is also well known as a …
Mar 03 2014
Comment: Prof Ken Harvey’s resignation from La Trobe University
The following is an amalgamation of a couple of comments written on the Paging Dr forum board. This was in relation to the high profile and controversial resignation of Prof Ken Harvey from La Trobe University, following the announcement of the $15 million deal between Swisse and the university. It is one thing to fund research …
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