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Jan 6, 2023
Do you know what lipedema is?
Lipema is an accumulation of abnormal subcutaneous fat in some body areas, often confused with obesity. It differs from obesity because...
obesidadebrasil
Jan 6, 2023
Release of the first injectable drug for obesity in Brazil
Andrea Pereira, MD, Ph.D. - co-founder and former president of the NGO Obesidade Brasil On 01/02/2022, ANVISA (National Health...
obesidadebrasil
May 25, 2022
SUS does not provide drugs to treat obesity
Body responsible for inclusion points out uncertainties regarding benefit and cost; doctor says drugs are indicated in more severe cases....
obesidadebrasil
May 9, 2022
Obesity may affect 30% of the Brazilian population in 2030.
This week, Dr.Carlos Schiavon, bariatric surgeon and one of the co-founders of the NGO Obesidade Brasil, spoke about the high projection...
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