Medical Observer Opinion

'Addictive eating' is not yet a clinical disorder, but you can treat it

26th November 2021
For many of us, eating particular foods can be comforting: a pick-me-up during a hard task; a reward after a long day at…
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Specialist Updates Gastroenterology

Adjustable gastric balloon helps personalise weight loss: study

23rd November 2021
Implantation of an adjustable intragastric balloon for eight months leads to a 15% loss in body weight on average, US…
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Australian Doctor News

Young patients with obesity face '50% increased risk' of later MS

28th October 2021
Obesity during the teens and early 20s is linked to a 50% increased relative risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS)…
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Clinical Focus Therapy Update

A GP guide to obstructive sleep apnoea

28th October 2021
Need to know: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common chronic condition that is associated with increased risk for…
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CPAP
Specialist Updates Endocrinology

Call for 'double-digit' weight loss for T2DM management

5th October 2021
Adopting a “weight-centric” approach to managing type 2 diabetes with a greater emphasis on double-digit weight loss will…
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Specialist Updates Women's Health

Pre-pregnancy restricted diet for women with obesity 'improves outcomes'

30th August 2021
Weight loss achieved with a three-month very low energy diet (VLED) prior to conception can reduce adverse maternal and…
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6minutes News

Health burdens of obesity and smoking now 'on a par'

19th August 2021
Obesity may soon overtake smoking as the risk factor contributing the most to the burden of disease in Australia, latest…
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