Dec 28 2012
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.
May 14 2012
The following article was published on The Conversation. Monday’s medical myth: vitamin C prevents colds By Michael Tam, University of New South Wales Vitamin C is so often suggested as a treatment for the common cold that it’s almost considered common sense. This well-known vitamin is primarily found in fruits and vegetables, with small quantities …
Mar 12 2012
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 …
Mar 05 2012
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. Absolute Cardiovascular Disease Risk Assessment & Early Intervention (Lecture) on Prezi
Jan 24 2012
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. Immunisations on Prezi
Apr 23 2012
Comment: Testicular self-examination
These were comments to the article “Monday’s medical myth: testicular self-examination is a waste of time” by Mark Frydenberg, published in The Conversation. Thank you for your opinion, Prof Frydenberg, but can this really be considered a “myth”? I appreciate that your affiliated organisation Andrology Australia recommends routine testicular self-examination, but this is not the …
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