This revised lecture was first given to medical students in the Primary Care course on Monday 12 March 2012 at The University of New South Wales.
Mar 12 2012
Monday’s medical myth: take an aspirin a day after you turn 50
The following article was published on The Conversation.
Monday’s medical myth: take an aspirin a day after you turn 50
By Michael Tam, University of New South Wales
Aspirin is a historical marvel. It’s been manufactured for more than a century and is still in widespread use. No other medication can claim as many different narratives and uses as this analgesic – it’s been known as:
- A traditional medicine – aspirin-like treatments, based on salicylate, have been derived from plants such as willows for millennia
- An international blockbuster – at the turn of the twentieth century, aspirin was one of the few effective treatments for fever and pain, and was wildly popular (and profitable)
- A hazard to children – aspirin was recognised in the 1980s as a potential cause of childhood death
- A modern wonder-drug – aspirin has been resurrected as an important and inexpensive medication for the prevention and treatment of heart attacks and strokes. Continue reading
Mar 05 2012
Absolute cardiovascular disease risk assessment and early intervention
This revised lecture was first given to medical students in the Phase 2: Society and Health term on 5 March 2012, at the University of New South Wales.
Feb 10 2012
Twitter: Poll on universities teaching CAM
Twitter: Even with the pro-CAM supporters gaming poll, “NO” vote to universities teaching CAM still way ahead! http://www.smh.com.au/technology/tec … via @smh #health
Feb 06 2012
Monday’s medical myth: mixing drinks causes hangovers
The following article was published on The Conversation.
Monday’s medical myth: mixing drinks causes hangovers
By Michael Tam, University of New South Wales
As a general practitioner, I hear a lot of colourful advice from my patients about what they believe constitutes “safe” drinking and how to avoid a nasty hangover.
Some of the more pithy sayings – “beer before liquor, never been sicker; liquor before beer, you’re in the clear” and “never mix the grape and the grain” – have become part of our vernacular and perpetuate the myth that you can avoid a hangover if you stay away from spirits, or don’t mix drinks, unless it’s in a particular order. Continue reading
Jan 24 2012
Common paediatric problems in GP
This lecture was given to junior medical officers at their Prevocational General Practice Placement Program (PGPPP) orientation, at the GP Synergy Liverpool Office.
The presentation is hosted by Prezi.com.