I gave a short interview talking about warts on Drive with Russell Woolf, on 720 ABC Perth radio at 1845 (AEST). This was based on the warts article on The Conversation.
Tag: medical myths
Aug 13 2012
Monday’s medical myth: warts aren’t contagious
The following article was published on The Conversation. Monday’s medical myth: warts aren’t contagious By Michael Tam, University of New South Wales As a general practitioner (GP), I see a lot of warts. They’re a common skin complaint that most people experience at least one in their lives. Common warts are small dome-shaped lumps on the …
May 14 2012
Monday’s medical myths: vitamin C prevents colds
The following article was published on The Conversation. Monday’s medical myth: vitamin C prevents colds By Michael Tam, University of New South Wales Vitamin C is so often suggested as a treatment for the common cold that it’s almost considered common sense. This well-known vitamin is primarily found in fruits and vegetables, with small quantities …
Mar 13 2012
Short interview on aspirin on Panacea, 2SER radio
I have a short interview with Nancy Notzon on Panacea, on 2SER radio. This was broadcast on the show at 1900. This was based on my aspirin article on The Conversation.
Mar 12 2012
Monday’s medical myth: take an aspirin a day after you turn 50
The following article was published on The Conversation. Monday’s medical myth: take an aspirin a day after you turn 50 By Michael Tam, University of New South Wales Aspirin is a historical marvel. It’s been manufactured for more than a century and is still in widespread use. No other medication can claim as many different …
Apr 23 2012
Comment: Testicular self-examination
These were comments to the article “Monday’s medical myth: testicular self-examination is a waste of time” by Mark Frydenberg, published in The Conversation. Thank you for your opinion, Prof Frydenberg, but can this really be considered a “myth”? I appreciate that your affiliated organisation Andrology Australia recommends routine testicular self-examination, but this is not the …
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