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.
Jan 24 2012
Immunisations in General Practice
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.
Jan 15 2012
Twitter: Magical thinking, faith healing
Twitter: Magical thinking is harmful – Faith Healing: Quackery, Fraud, and Murder: http://www.skepticalhealth.com/2012/01/14/fai … #health
Dec 23 2011
Twitter: Balance is bias in the media
Twitter: Balance = bias in media when the “other” side is quackery. http://qako.me/rzBJ0z #science #ebm