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BMI shouldn’t be the only way to assess who can access weight-loss drugs

Around one in three Australian adults (32%) has a body-mass index (BMI) of 30 or above. A further 34% has a BMI of 25 or above.

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A new at-home test will soon be available for chlamydia and gonorrhoea

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A new at-home test will soon be available for chlamydia and gonorrhoea

Here’s what to know...

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BMI shouldn’t be the only way to assess who can access weight-loss drugs

Around one in three Australian adults (32%) has a body-mass index (BMI) of 30 or above. A further 34% has a BMI of 25 or above.

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BMI shouldn’t be the only way to assess who can access weight-loss drugs

Around one in three Australian adults (32%) has a body-mass index (BMI) of 30 or above. A further 34% has a BMI of 25 or above.

A new at-home test will soon be available for chlamydia and gonorrhoea

Here’s what to know...

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BMI shouldn’t be the only way to assess who can access weight-loss drugs

Around one in three Australian adults (32%) has a body-mass index (BMI) of 30 or above. A further 34% has a BMI of 25 or above.

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BMI shouldn’t be the only way to assess who can access weight-loss drugs

Around one in three Australian adults (32%) has a body-mass index (BMI) of 30 or above. A further 34% has a BMI of 25 or above.

A new at-home test will soon be available for chlamydia and gonorrhoea

Here’s what to know...

A new at-home test will soon be available for chlamydia and gonorrhoea

Here’s what to know...

BMI shouldn’t be the only way to assess who can access weight-loss drugs

Around one in three Australian adults (32%) has a body-mass index (BMI) of 30 or above. A further 34% has a BMI of 25 or above.

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Dr Stephanie Daly

General Practitioner; GP Educator, Dementia Training Australia; Central Adelaide Multi-Disciplinary Geriatric Service, SA Health

We invite you to our first webcast of 2026, where Dr Stephanie Daly​ will provide an update on dementia tests in primary care. Earn up to 4 hours CPD. RACGP & ACRRM accredited.

We invite you to our first webcast of 2026, where Dr Stephanie Daly will provide an update on dementia tests in primary care. Earn up to 4 hours CPD. RACGP & ACRRM accredited.