Medicine
Retrospect

In the palm of the hand
A São Paulo physician developed a portable respirator in the 1950s
Cover

Science fights back
In just four months, 8,000 scientific articles have been published on Covid-19, more than 70 drugs tested against SARS-CoV-2, and the first vaccines trialed on humans
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Medicine

The risks of malaria during pregnancy
Malaria during pregnancy can lead to premature birth and low birth weight
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Sports

Sports and injuries
Athletes over the age of 30 should pay special attention to injury risk
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Data

Scientific research on coronavirus
The coronaviridae virus family encompasses approximately 40 known species
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Public health

Keep an eye on your waist
Waist circumference indicates risk of heart and metabolic diseases
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Virology

The Zika virus and astrocytes
First isolated in Africa in 1947, the Zika virus has a predilection for brain cells
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Good practices

Guidelines canceled after opioid crisis
The World Health Organization has announced the retraction of two guidelines on the use of opioidsfor pain control
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Technology

Contact lenses that monitor health
South Korean researchers have taken an important step towards creating a contact lens capable of measuring certain health parameters
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Medicine

Marathons and the heart
The physical preparation for running a marathon for the first time can lower blood pressure and stiffen the aortic valve
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Video

Techniques in the search for a vaccine against Covid-19
Teams from several countries head projects seeking to produce imunizing agents in a short time
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Public health

A diagnosis of medical error
Recent studies survey hospital medical teams' mistakes and show how to overcome them
Pharmacology

Personalized medication
Researchers in the USA have created a custom drug tailored specifically to an american girl with a rare and fatal genetic disorder
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