I was quoted on an article written by Carley Tonoli, an editor at The Conversation, titled “Experts urge caution on new pregnancy and vitamin D study”.
Mar 15 2013
Do calcium supplements increase the risk of myocardial infarction?
This article was published in Medical Observer.
The article is also available on the Medical Observer website (may need registration).
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Mar 08 2013
Absolute cardiovascular disease risk: Assessment and Early Intervention
This lecture revised for 2013 and was first delivered to medical students in the Phase 2: Society and Health term on 8 March 2013, at the University of New South Wales.
Jan 21 2013
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 remedy for preventing urinary tract infections (UTIs). Continue reading
Dec 28 2012
Australian GP perceptions of at-risk drinking, and the role of the AUDIT-C [thesis]
This is a printed version of my Master of Mental Health (General Practitioner) (Research) thesis, submitted to the New South Wales Institute of Psychiatry.
The full electronic copy can be read by clicking on the “Preview” button. A printed hard copy can be ordered through Lulu.com.
Dec 19 2012
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“.