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Is glucosamine effective for osteoarthritis pain?

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Can exercise be a treatment for depression?

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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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Antibiotic drops for conjunctivitis in children

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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 …

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