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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...

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....

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...

May 3, 2022

Definitive guide: see the answers to the main questions about nutrition in pregnancy

Priscila Correia, from Aventuras Maternas, columnist for AnaMaria Digital Published on 04/29/2022 Have you ever noticed how pregnancy and...

Jun 18, 2021

Vitamin B12 and B1 Deficiency after Bariatric Surgery

Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 is an essential cofactor in the functioning of the nerves, interfering in several biochemical reactions,...

Jun 18, 2021

Protein, Iron and Copper Deficiency after Bariatric Surgery

Protein It is the most frequent of the macronutrient deficiencies. Protein deficiency, a complication associated with malabsorptive...

Jun 18, 2021

Vitamin D, Calcium, and Zinc Deficiency after Bariatric Surgery

Vitamin D and Calcium Vitamin D is a regulator of calcium metabolism. Its deficiency can reach 73% in post-surgical patients, being more...