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Does zinc reduce the symptoms of the common cold?

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

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vitualis’ Medical Rants – Collections 2003-2013

vitualis’ Medical Rants – Collections 2003-2013 is a collection of articles, essays, letters and comments that I have written over the last 10 years. The book is divided into 10 parts – each section having a different flavour and style of writing.  The historical context of my experiences links the separate sections together. This book …

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Is yoghurt helpful for antibiotic-associated diarrhoea?

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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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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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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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