What are school sores and how do you get rid of them? The usual culprit is the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, better known as “golden staph”. Shutterstock Michael Tam, University of Sydney Impetigo, or “school sores”, is a contagious infection of the very top layer of skin. It’s most common in children aged two to six, …
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May 01 2017
NSAIDs as treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections
This article was published in the May 2017 edition of Medical Observer, under the title, “NSAIDs: Is there a catch?” (pp. 62-63). (PDF)
Mar 13 2015
Yoghurt to prevent diarrhoea from antibiotics in children
This article was published in Medical Observer. The article is also available on the Medical Observer website (may need registration).
May 24 2013
Is yoghurt helpful for antibiotic-associated diarrhoea?
This article was published in Medical Observer. The article is also available on the Medical Observer website (may need registration).
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” …
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“.
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