MEDD Australia | Site-Wide Activity https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/ Activity feed for the entire site. Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:05:52 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v=3.0.4 en-AU 30 hourly 2 6948caf53d196f2c181d7bc018925a25 Tylah McDonald posted an update: TGA Compliance Update: Crackdown on Unapproved Peptides - […] https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/17207/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:00:43 +1000 TGA Compliance Update: Crackdown on Unapproved Peptides – Formally expanding their regulatory focus to target the unlawful importation, manufacture, supply, and advertising of unapproved peptide products. This risk-based escalation follows a surge in illicit market activity, recently highlighted by a joint agency operation that seized over…

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TGA strengthens compliance focus on unapproved peptide products as part of evolving risk response

We have expanded our priority focus areas to include unapproved peptide products, following increased detection of unlawful importation, supply and advertising, posing potential risks to consumer safety.

]]> 0 f33d17d95fbff46cc0b89a7f548b0665 Medd Admin posted a new course. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=143408 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:15:34 +1000
Atrial Fibrillation: Detection, Treatment and Management for GP’s

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]]> 0 6417a68b6ae779a2708b4d2e1b2dfa3d Medd posted a new webinar. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=webinar&p=142757 Thu, 28 May 2026 05:40:30 +1000
All in the Family: When to Offer Genetic Testing

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]]> 0 82abe09ee0c08316a1fc2d66349ca881 Medd posted a new webinar. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=webinar&p=142736 Thu, 28 May 2026 05:29:58 +1000
Thyroid Cancer in Primary Care: Practical Guide and Updates from the 2025 ATA Guidelines

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]]> 0 fbbc43cdf7b973fbad211f57a05b7530 Medd posted a new webinar. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=webinar&p=142704 Thu, 28 May 2026 05:11:27 +1000
What's new in Diffuse Large Cell Lymphoma

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]]> 0 8406d0362d8bacb46297946f4c7192b7 Tylah McDonald posted an update in the group Norwest GP CPD Education: Norwest is inviting you to their upcoming CPD […] https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/17124/ Thu, 21 May 2026 05:49:13 +1000 Norwest is inviting you to their upcoming CPD dinner meeting, unpacking the latest in managing Peptic Ulcers, navigating Hernias, and exploring common polyposis syndrome. This session aims to provide clear guidance on when to investigate, treat or refer – so you can approach everyday GI complaints with confidence and clarity.

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Belly and Bowel: The Ultimate GI Evening – 10th June 2026 – Norwest Private Hospital

REGISTER REGISTER Belly and Bowel: The Ultimate GI Evening Wednesday 10th of June 2026 | 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Wednesday 10th June 2026 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm The Norwest Private Hospital invites you to an education dinner meeting … Continue reading

]]> 0 c77774ad4fab4a673fc6c4dc2f22c663 Medd posted a new video. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=medd-video&p=141980 Thu, 21 May 2026 04:34:30 +1000
Back Pain & Radiculopathy: Modern Pathways and Future Innovations

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]]> 0 37197e2498c6d6b15b50e2c9b2aa4895 Medd Admin posted a new course. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=140884 Wed, 20 May 2026 07:03:16 +1000
Emerging Oncology Insights for General Practice

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Auscultation & Anatomy: A Practical Guide to Valve Diseases

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]]> 0 a0f375fa35cb707991fb4553d76fd014 Judy Lynch posted an update: I only saw part of the webinar on winter illnylast week […] https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/17057/ Mon, 11 May 2026 00:13:04 +1000 I only saw part of the webinar on winter illnylast week and Im looking for the recording on the website

]]> 0 d06077992395eab882d569d39fd2ef14 Anthony posted an update: https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/17000/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:57:13 +1000 0 605a45f5f791b8f60abc83eb9dff73c7 Medd Admin posted a new course. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=139253 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:51 +1000 0 57c7aa4f8cf08f8e2e25e81acc093fcd Medd Admin posted a new course. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=138620 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:05:36 +1000 0 2ea19dab1919e3a65177935f9996259c Medd Admin posted a new course. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=140099 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:01:05 +1000
OPTIMISE COPD Care (Mini)

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]]> 1 523c28a1bd00b92f6e6bd7495a00f17c Medd Admin posted a new course. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=140131 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 04:00:45 +1000
OPTIMISE Asthma Care (Mini)

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]]> 0 83ee44045d920fcf64e240db3923a290 Tylah McDonald posted an update in the group Sydney Adventist Hospital GP Education Community Group: Hi everyone,Join us online on Wednesday, 29th April […] https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16934/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:13:27 +1000 Hi everyone,

Join us online on Wednesday, 29th April (6:30 pm) for a practical deep dive into Oncology shared care, featuring three Sydney Adventist Hospital specialists.

We’ve designed this session to focus on the specific “what next” questions GPs face in cancer genetics, haematology, and endocrinology:

  • Cancer Genetics: Dr Hilda High on…

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Emerging Oncology Insights Webinar | Sydney Adventist Hospital

Emerging Oncology Insights for General Practice Webinar on Wednesday 29th of April | 6:30 pm – 8pm EARN UP TO 2.5 HRS CPD (1.5 EA, 1 RP) Sydney Adventist Hospital invites you to join their upcoming webinar, “Emerging Oncology Insights … Continue reading

]]> 0 a3a9636dd07a7fea0118e19b04c5e81e MEDD Admin posted a new webinar. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=webinar&p=139003 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:39:30 +1000
Risk, Reputation and Revenue in Private Practice

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]]> 0 71b93f82887861ba4892d362442a14a1 MEDD Admin posted a new webinar. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=webinar&p=137740 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:17:45 +1100 0 c08731a2f9baf6878d602b2b81f699bf Medd Admin posted a new webinar. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=webinar&p=137734 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:33:53 +1100 0 87ee729408189e84b37ae3a70f72bf65 Medd Admin posted a new webinar. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=webinar&p=137731 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:21:27 +1100 0 c26dfc4cb856bc319200c2d3512c3460 Medd Admin posted a new webinar. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=webinar&p=137726 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:55:21 +1100
Radiotherapy for Skin Cancer

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]]> 0 566d95804ce05868d30a4d3a209779a3 Medd Admin posted a new webinar. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=webinar&p=137724 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:46:25 +1100
Erectile Dysfunction

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]]> 0 e5f077a3bc1ea471061e8e117656b291 Naman Dahiya posted an update: https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16811/ Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:29:12 +1100 0 388e0b0d98136b83db9a53f1f958cf2d Tylah McDonald posted a new post. https://staging.medd.com.au/?p=136292 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:48:16 +1100
Beyond the Rash: Protecting At-Risk Australians during Global Shingles Awareness Week 2026

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]]> 9864459955bda36331e5e74e0cbeeca7 Tylah McDonald posted an update: A cluster-randomised trial published in Clinical […] https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16695/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:35:43 +1100 A cluster-randomised trial published in Clinical Infectious Diseases evaluates the long-term trade-offs of biannual mass azithromycin distribution for child survival in West Africa.

Key points:

  • Intervention: Biannual azithromycin (20 mg/kg) vs. placebo in children aged 1–59 months over a 3-year period.
  • Resistance Findings: Contrary to earlier…

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]]> 0 5a2b229aefc919f64b10e07ed711eea5 Sydney Weight Loss & Reflux Clinic posted an update: IFSO Position Statement on Upper GI Endoscopy before […] https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16676/ Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:47:25 +1100 IFSO Position Statement on Upper GI Endoscopy before and after Metabolic Bariatric Surgery is now published! https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11695-020-04720-z

An expert Taskforce developed 7 evidence-based recommendations using current literature and international guidelines (ACG, NICE/BSG, ESGE).

Key points:
✔️ Upper GI…

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]]> 0 89ada277bfa34fa9b1a0ad0290a3d2cb Tylah McDonald posted an update: The landmark PURPOSE 1 and PURPOSE 2 trials […] https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16597/ Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:35:57 +1100 The landmark PURPOSE 1 and PURPOSE 2 trials have demonstrated that lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable capsid inhibitor, provides superior protection against HIV acquisition compared to daily oral preventive regimens.

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  • Efficacy: In the PURPOSE 1 trial among cisgender women in Africa, lenacapavir demonstrated 100% efficacy with…

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Clinical Recommendation for the Use of Injectable Lenacapavir ...

This report describes a clinical recommendation to use injectable lenacapavir as an HIV preexposure prophylaxis.

]]> 0 80027d182e6e1047df699e6f2f6ae9e0 Medd Admin posted a new course. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=93532 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:28:58 +1100
Switching Gears: Assessing and Managing Potential Drug-Drug Interactions in People Living with HIV

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]]> 0 5bd16d1399cfaf2add1f976313b046f9 Medd Admin posted a new course. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=sfwd-courses&p=93613 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 02:28:27 +1100
Healthy Sex, Healthy Life: STI Prevention and Management

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]]> 0 efd310302191013941d8ebe1a9b051d4 James Harrison posted an update: https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16577/ Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:25:30 +1100 0 4c21255251fef676c792c4b13d491837 Tylah McDonald: The landscape of metabolic health is evolving rapidly. […] https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16562/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 01:25:32 +1100 The landscape of metabolic health is evolving rapidly. How are you navigating the conversation between surgical interventions and the surge in GLP-1/GIP agonists with your patients?

In the latest episode of the Norwest Private Hospital Health Insights podcast, we dive into the complexities of weight loss management with Bariatric Surgeon Dr…

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Bariatric and Endocrinology Approaches to Weight Loss - MEDD Australia

The Norwest Private Hospital Health Insights podcast returns with a new episode, "Weight Loss Management", covering both a surgical and a medical approach.

]]> 0 d2a53a46643878b185de22cb40502ceb Tylah McDonald posted an update in the group Women’s Health: Data from the InterLACE study involving nearly 280,000 […] https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16529/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:27:56 +1100 Data from the InterLACE study involving nearly 280,000 women has identified a profound link between endometriosis and the timing of menopause, recasting the condition as a systemic driver of reproductive aging.

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  • Surgical Risk: Women with endometriosis had a 7-fold increased risk of undergoing surgical menopause (removal of…

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Association between endometriosis and type and age of menopause: a pooled analysis of 279 948 women from five cohort studies - PubMed

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]]> 0 776b2590c8d0bc32572d54a5efa0c5d3 Tylah McDonald posted an update: A Phase III clinical trial published in The […] https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16528/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:11:15 +1100 A Phase III clinical trial published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine reports that the efficacy of the RSV vaccine (Arexvy) in older adults declines steeply over three seasons, highlighting the potential need for booster strategies.

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Declining Protection: Vaccine efficacy against RSV-related lower respiratory tract disease dropped…

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RSV Vaccine Protection Wanes Quickly For Older Adults

The protection offered by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine wanes over time for older adults, even with a booster dose 1 year after initial vaccinat

]]> 0 267887d241b18883e923f2e7e8875210 Tylah McDonald posted an update in the group Hope For Hearts – Cardiac News and Education: The OPTION-STEMI trial has challenged the trend […] https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16527/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:09:00 +1100 The OPTION-STEMI trial has challenged the trend toward immediate complete revascularisation for patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and multivessel disease, finding it was not non-inferior to a staged approach and potentially harmful in certain subgroups.

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  • The trial compared immediate intervention on…

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Immediate versus staged complete revascularisation in patients presenting with STEMI and multivessel disease | EuroIntervention

Immediate vs. staged complete revascularization in STEMI patients with multivessel disease: similar 1-year outcomes, but shorter hospital stay with immediate approach.

]]> 0 9c9cdeafe7efe37eadb25795415ad2a1 Tylah McDonald posted an update in the group Mental Health: A study published in BMJ Mental Health has audited […] https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16526/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 03:01:14 +1100 A study published in BMJ Mental Health has audited 176 randomised controlled trials of mental health apps conducted between 2011 and 2023, revealing a concerning “research-to-practice” gap.

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Positive Trends: The field is becoming more transparent, with a significant increase in the preregistration of trials (Odds Ratio 1.27) over the…

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Methodological quality in randomised clinical trials of mental health apps: systematic review and longitudinal analysis - PubMed

Findings provide minimal evidence of improvements in the quality of clinical trials of mental health apps, highlighting the need for higher methodological standards in future research to ensure the reliability and generalisability of evidence for these digital tools.

]]> 0 bd9614295ed9f38fcb3bda323d90dfee Tylah McDonald posted an update: A recent study published in Clinical Infectious […] https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16525/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 02:52:25 +1100 A recent study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases evaluated metformin’s effectiveness in preventing post-COVID-19 condition (PCC) among overweight or obese adults.

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Study Design: A retrospective cohort study analyzing UK primary care data from 624,308 adults with overweight or obesity (BMI ≥ 25 kg/m²) infected with SARS-CoV-2…

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]]> 0 4640f286e72e01186e58b1b4d4c1c701 Tylah McDonald posted an update in the group Mental Health: A systematic review and meta-analysis published in […] https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16523/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:06:58 +1100 A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research (JMIR) has confirmed that digital lifestyle interventions targeting diet, physical activity, and sleep can significantly reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety in adults.

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The analysis included 61 randomised controlled trials (RCTs)…

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Effectiveness of Digital Lifestyle Interventions on Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Well-Being: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: There is a growing body of robust evidence to show that lifestyle behaviors influence mental health outcomes. Technology offers an accessible and cost-effective implementation method for interventions, yet the study of the effectiveness of interventions to date has been … Continue reading

]]> 0 cdab33a8418fcf0b86bfdc72b99bc4f3 Tylah McDonald posted an update in the group Practice Management: A study published in Nature Medicine reveals that […] https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16522/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:02:45 +1100 A study published in Nature Medicine reveals that artificial intelligence chatbots can outperform unaided physicians in complex clinical management reasoning, though human-AI collaboration did not yield the expected additive benefits.

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Performance Gap: In a randomised study, chatbots answering case-based management questions…

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Study suggests physician’s medical decisions benefit from chatbot

A study showed that chatbots alone outperformed doctors when making nuanced clinical decisions, but when supported by artificial intelligence, doctors performed as well as the chatbots.

]]> 0 3dc81247c9e3d20b065c03ff37267b43 Tylah McDonald posted an update in the group Practice Management: The RACGP released its Health of the Nation 2025 report, […] https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16521/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:59:29 +1100 The RACGP released its Health of the Nation 2025 report, revealing that mental health remains the top reason Australians visit their GPs, with 71% of GPs nominating psychological concerns as a leading cause of patient presentations—up 10% since 2017.

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Mental Health Visits Rising: GPs continue to see high demand for mental health care…

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RACGP - Mental health the top reason for GP visits in Australia: RACGP Health of the Nation

The Royal Australian College of GPs (RACGP) Health of the Nation 2025 report has revealed 71% of GPs nominated mental health reasons as a top reason for patient presentations, up 10% since the survey began in 2017.

]]> 0 a5c46c7de7f4e833044698073013143f Tylah McDonald: Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr Wai Kah Choo delivers his […] https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16492/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:08:05 +1100 Cardiac Electrophysiologist Dr Wai Kah Choo delivers his key message to primary care health practitioners about Atrial Fibrillation, the negative impact of leaving AF untreated for years, and his advice for accurately detecting this common arrhythmia. @wai-kahchoo

https://vimeo.com/893167583?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci #Afib

]]> 0 c6be162a1666ed573691d666bb36aacd Mary Lamond posted an update: For the course Cardiocast Qld, where are the […] https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16480/ Wed, 31 Dec 2025 04:24:10 +1100 For the course Cardiocast Qld, where are the patient histories that actually enable you to answer the quiz questions about AF, AS valve disease and heart failure?

Thank you

]]> 1 d2b17041692a2ffe98c64b0970873b6b Chris Harris posted an update: Using new private bucket https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16442/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:33:59 +1100 Using new private bucket

]]> 0 242d62ee917c382fc37440d54f6da32b Chris Harris posted an update: We are using Private Bucket in BB CF Configurationand in […] https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16438/ Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:07:41 +1100 We are using Private Bucket in BB CF Configuration
and in the dropdown we are using the CF Public Bucket we have configured
Ignore the file

]]> 0 2b8b90b4e6fc0dec25c6fc60aa38328c MEDD Admin posted a new webinar. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=webinar&p=120815 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:21:38 +1100
Hypertension Update: What is important in 2025?

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]]> 0 707fd983fde4f88fd1c029cb00c1ab8d MEDD Admin posted a new webinar. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=webinar&p=120164 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 06:06:15 +1100
ECG Interpretations for Rhythm Disorders

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]]> 0 e740122f676452737fcc850e623276a6 MEDD Admin posted a new webinar. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=webinar&p=120157 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:03:06 +1100
The State of Heart Disease in Australia

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]]> 0 f4e78ea227991f5b97409ad5d45aed96 MEDD Admin posted a new webinar. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=webinar&p=120149 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:49:44 +1100
Chest Pain Hypotheticals

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]]> 0 58bdc826c771d2742bdfcaed72775f1f Chris Harris posted an update: https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16279/ Sat, 29 Nov 2025 02:03:55 +1100 0 5a8c87699f631beb369dcc038c88b08f Chris Harris posted an update: https://staging.medd.com.au/news-feed/p/16275/ Sat, 29 Nov 2025 01:46:49 +1100 0 155c81e42151d4b614d1bbb3406e1465 MEDD Admin posted a new video. https://staging.medd.com.au/?post_type=medd-video&p=121613 Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:34:04 +1100
Bariatric and Endocrinology Approaches to Weight Loss

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