This article was published in Medical Observer.
The article is also available on the Medical Observer website (may need registration).
Jul 12 2013
Does zinc reduce the symptoms of the common cold?
Jul 06 2013
Detection of at-risk drinking – beliefs and attitudes of Australian GPs
Tam M, Zwar N, Markham R. Detection of at-risk drinking – beliefs and attitudes of Australian GPs. Presented at: Primary Health Care Research Conference; 2013 July 10; Sydney, Australia.
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Jul 05 2013
99 & Counting: Medical Myths Debunked
My articles published in the Monday Medical Myth series on The Conversation were included in a paperback and e-book publication, “99 & Counting: Medical Myths Debunked”, edited by Helen Sykes & Fron Jackson-Webb.
This series of articles was brainchild of Fron, who engaged with field experts to write on a commonly believed myth, explain where it might have originated, and to debunk it with evidence.
Jun 24 2013
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 is available as a free PDF eBook, published and available through Lulu.
A hardcover with dust-jacket edition is also available.
May 24 2013
Is yoghurt helpful for antibiotic-associated diarrhoea?
This article was published in Medical Observer.
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Apr 08 2013
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” discharge with a yeasty smell, inflammation of the vagina and vulva, and pain while passing urine or having sex. Continue reading