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Apr 08 2013
Monday’s medical myth: yoghurt cures thrush
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” …
Mar 27 2013
Quoted in article on vitamin D in pregnancy
I was quoted on an article written by Carley Tonoli, an editor at The Conversation, titled “Experts urge caution on new pregnancy and vitamin D study”.
Mar 15 2013
Do calcium supplements increase the risk of myocardial infarction?
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Mar 08 2013
Absolute cardiovascular disease risk: Assessment and Early Intervention
This lecture revised for 2013 and was first delivered to medical students in the Phase 2: Society and Health term on 8 March 2013, at the University of New South Wales.
Jan 21 2013
Monday’s medical myth: cranberry juice prevents bladder infections
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 …