A version of this article was published in the on the AusDoc.Plus online platform in the Clinical Focus Examining the Evidence section under the title, “Do N95 respirators reduce infection risk compared to surgical masks?” on 27 February 2020. [PDF pre-print] Tam M. Do N95 respirators reduce infection risk compared to surgical masks? AusDoc.Plus. 2020 …
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Oct 11 2019
Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) as treatment for knee osteoarthritis pain
An abridged version of this article was published in the September-October 2019, which is the final print issue, of Medical Observer, under the title “A natural fix for knee pain” (PDF). Tam M. A natural fix for knee pain? Medical Observer. 2019 September-October. pp 34-5. It also also published in the AusDoc.Plus online platform under the …
Jul 22 2019
We need to talk about quality in general practice
This article on quality improvement in general practice was published in MJA InSight+ on 22 July 2019. (PDF) MacIsaac MB, Tam M, McLean K, Morgan M, Jones F, Saito M. We need to talk about quality in general practice. MJA InSight+ 2019 July 22; 28. Available: https://insightplus.mja.com.au/2019/28/we-need-to-talk-about-quality-in-general-practice/
Jul 12 2019
Duloxetine as treatment for knee osteoarthritis pain
An abridged version of this article was published in the July 2019 issue of Medical Observer. Tam M. Duloxetine as treatment for knee osteoarthritis pain. Medical Observer. 2019 July 12. Online version on AusDoc.Plus platform: “Is an SNRI effective in knee OA?”
May 16 2019
How we (mis)conceptualise p-values (and what we can do about it)
This research presentation was given at the Wonca Asia-Pacific 2019 Conference in Kyoto, on 16 May 2019. Tam CWM, Khan A, Knight A, Rhee J, Price K, McLean K. How we (mis)conceptualise p-values (and what we can do about it). Wonca Asia-Pacific 2019, Kyoto International Conference Centre, Kyoto Japan. 2019 May 16. Abstract (PDF) : Slides …
May 09 2019
Isopropyl alcohol nasal inhalation for nausea in adults
An abridged version of this article was published in the May 2019 issue of Medical Observer. Printed edition: Tam M. Does it pass the sniff test? Medical Observer. 2019 May 9. pp. 40-41. (PDF) Online version on AusDoc.Plus platform: “Can inhaling ‘alco-wipes’ ease acute nausea?”