Specialist Updates Gastroenterology

Bariatric surgery 'linked with improved kidney function'

14th September 2020
People with obesity who undergo bariatric surgery may have better long-term kidney function than their peers who do not have…
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Medical Observer Opinion

Could a weekly injection treat type 2 diabetes?

3rd September 2020
A newly discovered protein produced by the liver, and which helps to control blood sugar levels, could potentially…
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Poor children twice as likely to have obesity

13th August 2020
Indigenous, poor and disabled children are much more likely to be overweight or obese than the broader population. The…
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Which women are at greatest risk of hot flushes?

22nd July 2020
Women who experience menarche at an early age are at higher risk of more frequent and severe hot flushes and night sweats,…
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Which women are at greater risk of hot flushes?
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GPs can play a greater role in treating migraine, says expert

22nd September 2020

Neurologist shares best practice diagnosis and management techniques
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Obesity in over-50s linked to dementia

24th June 2020
People in their 50s who are obese have a 31% increased risk of dementia later in life compared with those of the same age…
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Social media is being used to target kids with junk food ads - it needs to stop

18th June 2020
In Australia and around the world, junk food companies are targeting children on social media. In our new study, we found…
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Warning over keto diets after ketoacidosis case

12th June 2020
A recent case of diabetic ketoacidosis induced by a combination of empagliflozin and a keto diet is a timely reminder to…
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The case highlights the importance of a thorough dietary history before prescribing a SGLT-2 inhibitor, her doctors say