GLP1 Agonists – More than Weight Loss
GLP1 Agonists – More than Weight Loss GLP-1 receptor agonists, commonly known for their weight loss benefits, may also offer several additional health advantages that make them a powerful tool in metabolic health. Here are some key benefits: 1. Improved Blood Sugar Control:Originally developed to manage type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 receptor agonists enhance insulin secretion […]
Genes and Risk of Obesity
Genes and Risk of Obesity Over the last 30 years there has been a significant increase in the number of people developing severe obesity. Certainly, the obesogenic environment in which we live has contributed to this ‘Obesity Epidemic’, but where does genetics play a role? Let’s explore the genetic reasons behind why a person may […]
Obesity and Future Generations
Obesity and Future Generations Research by Boney et al. (2005) highlighted the profound ways in which a mother’s metabolic health before and during pregnancy can influence her child’s future well-being. The study showed that maternal obesity and metabolic conditions can increase the likelihood of children being at risk for conditions such as obesity, type 2 […]
Weight Loss and the Oral Contraceptive Pill
Oral Contraceptives and Weight Loss Treatments Women of reproductive age – If you’re using weight loss medications or have had weight loss surgery (like gastric bypass), it’s important to know that these treatments can interfere with the absorption of the oral contraceptive pill. Medications that alter digestion or surgeries that affect absorption may reduce the […]
Obesity Takes Top Spot
Obesity Takes Top Spot The Australian Burden of Disease Study 2024 has revealed a concerning shift: living with overweight or obesity has now surpassed smoking as the leading risk factor for disease burden in the country. This alarming change reflects the growing need for widespread, effective interventions to address obesity and its associated health impacts. […]
Online Script Requests
Online Script Requests Existing patients can apply for a prescription repeat via our online booking system through our website. If your Doctor approves your script request you will receive your e-script to your phone and will be notified via text message of your successful application. If you are not approved please make an appointment with […]
Deprescribing Medications
Deprescribing Medications One of the greatest things about weight loss in the setting of obesity is that when you lose weight you start to improve your health. With as little as 5% total body weight loss, we start to see improvements in blood pressure and blood sugar levels in the body. 5-10% weight loss can […]
Cost of Weight Loss Injections
Cost of Weight Loss Injections In Australia we have a handful of weight loss medications available to treat overweight and obesity approved by the TGA. There are 3 weight loss injections approved for use within certain limitations. All of the medications indicated for weight management are available on private script only – there are no […]
GP Education Series 2024: A Comprehensive Review of Obesity and Systemic Disease
GP Education Series 2024: A Comprehensive Review of Obesity and Systemic Disease Between May and September 2024, MedSurg Weight Loss co-hosted a GP Education Series with St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside — delivering a structured overview of obesity’s impact on systemic disease and current intervention strategies. The workshop series covered obesity and its related complications, […]
IFSO/ANZMOSS Statement
IFSO / ANZMOSS Statement A Bariatric Doctor’s Perspective on IFSO/ANZMOSS World Conference 2024 In recent years, the landscape of obesity management has undergone a significant transformation, as evidenced by the latest combined annual world conference of the International Federation For the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) and the Australian and New Zealand Metabolic […]