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Paracetamol for acute low-back pain

This article was published in Medical Observer. The article is also available on the Medical Observer website (may need registration).

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Yoghurt to prevent diarrhoea from antibiotics in children

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Warfarin management guidelines – a trap for young players!

This article was published in Australian Doctor in the “Grand Rounds” segment.  It was titled “Context is crucial” in the printed version, and “Over-anticoagulation: when adherence to guidelines is not always the wisest course” in the online version. Authors: Patrick Khoury and Michael Tam This article is also available on the Australian Doctor website (registration required).

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St John’s wort for minor depression

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Health check: what do my blood pressure numbers mean?

Health Check: what do my blood pressure numbers mean? By Michael Tam If you’re an adult and have ever visited a doctor, you’ve probably had your blood pressure measured. General practitioners tend to obsess over blood pressure. But with good reason: hypertension, or persistently high blood pressure, can lead to heart disease, stroke and diabetes, …

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Does caffeine help with migraines?

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