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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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Is glucosamine effective for osteoarthritis 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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Can exercise be a treatment for depression?

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: 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 …

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Does warming LAs reduce the pain of injection?

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