Victória Ribeiro

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Lancet Commission Aims for a Clearer Definition of Obesity

Author:: Victória Ribeiro

Publish date: August 2, 2024

Specialists argue that obesity is a chronic disease rather than just a condition that leads to other diseases.

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Lipedema: Current Diagnostic and Treatment Evidence

Author:: Victória Ribeiro

Publish date: August 1, 2024

The lack of clarity about causes of lipedema directly affects the effectiveness of diagnoses and treatments.

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‘Psychological Weight’ Crucial in Patients With Obesity

Author:: Victória Ribeiro

Publish date: August 1, 2024

It is important to integrate emotional and behavioral aspects into treatment, because these factors often influence eating habits and weight gain.<...

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The SOPHIA Project Conceives of Obesity Beyond BMI

Author:: Victória Ribeiro

Publish date: July 17, 2024

“By taking into account the patient’s specificities, we can identify individuals who are likely to progress rapidly with the disease and those who ...