Medicine

EPIDEMIOLOGY

Deaths from breast and cervical cancer on the rise in the state of São Paulo

Numbers began to increase in 2016 after more than a decade of decline

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Public health

The high economic cost of Zika in Brazil

Families of children diagnosed with Congenital Zika Syndrome—which includes microcephaly—face high medical expenses, partly covered by the government

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Chemistry

Artificial cornea restores vision

Patients in Iran and India able to see better thanks to bioengineered implant

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COVID-19

Nanobridges used by virus to infect neurons

The coronavirus induces the formation of nanotubes between infected and uninfected neurons, thus spreading through the central nervous system

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GOOD PRACTICES

Articles by Nobel Prize winner retracted

Articles by Nobel Prize winner retracted

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Health

The spread of monkeypox

Cases worldwide increased 20% in one week; Brazil is the country with the third-highest number of infections

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PUBLIC POLICIES

A method to overcome the vicious cycle of poverty

With multiple evidence-based actions, the Dara Institute model can inspire state public policy

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Cover

E-cigarettes cause lung condition known as EVALI

Substances in the vapor produced by e-cigarettes can cause damage similar to the effects of COVID-19

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COVER

Almost one million Brazilians regularly use e-cigarettes

Despite being banned in the country, the devices are used by many young people aged 18 to 34

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

New member of the Board of Trustees

Infectious disease specialist David Uip is the newest member of FAPESP's Board of Trustees

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MEDICINE

The resurgence of the Sabiá virus

Two new cases of Brazilian hemorrhagic fever, caused by the Sabiá virus, have been identified

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Public health

Number of unvaccinated children rises

Brazil was one of the countries most affected by falling childhood vaccination in 2021

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Health

Postmortem analysis identifies brain lesions in individuals who developed depression as adults

Study involved samples from 741 men and women aged 60 to 84 stored in USP’s Biobank for Studies on Aging

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Video

Vapes, a path to traditional cigarettes

Even banned in Brazil, electronic cigarettes are consumed by young people and are a health hazard | 3'17

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HISTORY

Possible origin of the Black Death

Black Death may have originated in the region of Eurasia that is now Kyrgyzstan, west of China

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Health

Fewer cases of malaria during pregnancy

Cases of gestational malaria have decreased in Brazil over the last decade

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HEALTH

Mysterious childhood hepatitis

A new disease of unknown causes has already caused outbreaks in more than 20 countries, including Brazil

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Medicine

Transplanted heart was infected

Pig heart transplanted into human patient in January was infected with porcine virus

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GOOD PRACTICES

Journal publishes list of authors whose articles have been retracted for misconduct

Medical science journal Cureus exposes scientists on its “Wall of Shame”

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INTERVIEW

Helena Nader: Brazilian science still does not reflect the Brazilian people

UNIFESP biomedical scientist and the first woman to preside over the Brazilian Academy of Sciences talks about the importance of affirmative action and highlights education as a priority

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INTERVIEW

Margareth Dalcolmo: Pandemic scars

The physician-researcher discusses the difficulties faced by health professionals dealing with Covid-19, the dramatic struggles of patients she attended, and the likelihood of an increase in tuberculosis cases in the coming years

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Health

Nasal COVID-19 vaccine

Research into intranasal vaccines against Covid-19 is advancing

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Engineering

A robot that treats strokes remotely

Researchers have developed robotic system that can treat aneurysms remotely

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Genetics

Mutations raise schizophrenia risk

Studies show that mutations can increase the risk of schizophrenia

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Technology

Communication temporarily restored

Electrodes implanted in the brain appear to have helped a paralyzed man communicate

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COVID-19

Omicron and children

Hospitalization of children was higher during the Omicron outbreak

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INFECTIOUS DISEASES

A long-sought cure may be closer

Experimental treatment able to control HIV for six months after stopping antiretrovirals

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ENGINEERING

A robot guide dog for the blind

Startup from Espírito Santo launches robotic guide dog to help the blind

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Neuroscience

Epilepsy in vitro

Researchers use lab-grown mini-brains to simulate a type of epilepsy that is unresponsive to treatment

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Medicine

Walking again thanks to new implant

Pacients with spinal cord injuries were able to walk after implanted with special electrodes

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