Medicine

COVER

Before it’s time

Unnecessary C-sections contribute to immature babies

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cardiovascular health

Hypertension in children

Children that do not get much exercise are more likely to be hypertensive

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MEDICINE

Reducing the number of unwanted pregnancies

Long-term contraceptives can reduce risks of abortion and mortality

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music

Sounds of Well-being

Project brings music to hospitals to bring comfort to patients

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Conrado Wessel Award

Winners of the FCW Award

Winners: Protásio Lemos da Luz, José Goldemberg and Fernanda Montenegro

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BASIC RESEARCH

The formation of a school

Biomedical science groups are now in the forefront

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Medicine / Institutes

The impact of growth

Changes prompted the establishment of specialized facilities

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MEDICINE / CARDIOLOGY

Excellence in the heart

Pioneering have made InCor a center of reference in Latin America

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Obituary

Master of the scalpel

Adib Jatene was responsible for victories for public health

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bacteria

Tobacco, alcohol, and your microbiota

Alcohol and tobacco consuption may alter oral microbiota

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Recognition

From Blue LED to the Brain’s GPS

Nobel Prizes highlights advances in microscopy and neuroscience

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HEALTH

Running is good!

Aerobic exercise fights inflammation and stiffening of the lungs

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COVER

A universal measuring stick

International group proposes ideal growth standard for fetuses and newborns

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EVOLUTION

How to explain such a divided heart

The heart’s chambers may be the result of the action of retinoic acid

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metals

Beware of chocolate

Brazilian chocolate contains small quantities of cadmium and lead

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diabetes

As bad as sugar, or worse

Artificial sweeteners' effects may be the opposite of desired

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superbacteria

To break resistance

US will award test capable of detecting resistant infection

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IMMUNOLOGY

Imperfect filter

Changes may impair the selection of lymphocytes in the thymus

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Homage

Talent Rewarded

Prizes highlight the scientific and cultural contributions of Brazilians

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cover

Protons and ions in the right amount

Hadron therapy combats tumors more effectively than conventional therapy

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COVER

Building a drug

Ovarian tumor antibodies are ready to be tested on humans

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diagnosis

Quicker diagnoses for diseases

Non-invasive test detects incurable neurodegenerative disorder

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Maternity

Breastfeeding: it’s good for moms, too

Women who breastfeed have a lower risk of suffering from postpartum depression

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phytotherapeutical

Company uses ginger

Company exploits ginger's medicinal properties

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warning

Antibiotics and obesity

Use of antibiotics during childhood may increase risk of obesity and diabetes

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Analgesic

Acetaminophen or placebo? Either works

Acetaminophen and placebo work for acute episodes of low back pain

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NOBEL

Stem cells: risks and benefits

Martin Evans discusses the challenges of stem cells

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Cover

The Stepping Stones to Rare Diseases

Mapping indicates the distribution of genetic disorders in Brazil

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HIV

Contributions cut short

Victims in the Malaysian Airlines accident included researchers

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NUCLEAR MEDICINE

Radiation instrument

Multipurpose Reactor should be able to meet Brazil’s radiopharmacy needs

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