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Is yoghurt helpful for antibiotic-associated diarrhoea?

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

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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” …

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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”.

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Do calcium supplements increase the risk of myocardial infarction?

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

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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 …

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Quoted for article on The Conversation

I was quoted in an article written by Charis Palmer, News Editor on The Conversation titled, “Well-known antibiotic amoxycillin found to be inffective cough treatment“.

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