Medicine
COVID-19
Lasting consequences
People who survive SARS-CoV-2, even those not hospitalized, can suffer the effects of the infection for months after the most intense symptoms subside
By Redação
COVID-19
The virus and the loss of smell
The loss of smell that affects up to two-thirds of people infected with SARS-CoV-2 is a consequence of both the direct action of the virus and the inflammation it triggers in the olfactory system, according to a team of researchers
By Redação
COVID-19
New clues about blood clots linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine
A step has been taken towards explaining why the vaccine developed by the pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca can very rarely lead to the formation of blood clots
By Redação
COVID-19
The months-long consequences of COVID-19
The long-term effects of COVID-19 are becoming clearer
By Redação
Good practices
Alarming medical research in Iran
A group of researchers from various universities in Iran recently sent a scientific integrity questionnaire to professors at medical schools around the country
By Redação
Covid-19
Antibodies reduce deaths
A clinical trial led by researchers at the University of Oxford, UK, identified a second drug capable of reducing mortality among patients with severe COVID-19
By Redação
Butantan – 120 years
Renewed momentum
The São Paulo institute strengthened itself, mobilized competencies, and integrated teams to face the pandemic
COVID-19
Butantan develops serum for the novel coronavirus
The Butantan Institute has completed development of a serum to combat SARS-CoV-2
By Redação
COVID-19
Unequal access
Even before efficacy data for the vaccine candidates was released, it was clear that there will not be enough supply to immunize the entire global population before the end of next year
By Redação
Medicine
Microneedles to treat cancer
A dressing made up of hundreds of microscopic needles that dissolve in the body promises to improve skin cancer treatment with photodynamic therapy
By Redação
FIOCRUZ – 120 YEARS
Beyond Manguinhos
FIOCRUZ graduates made significant achievements in public and private institutions in Brazil and abroad
By Suzel Tunes
FIOCRUZ – 120 YEARS
No rest on the anniversary
FIOCRUZ celebrates 120 years of public health literature, research, assistance, and teaching
By Suzel Tunes
Research during the quarantine
“When I woke up, it was wonderful to realize that I was still alive.”
I was infected by the novel coronavirus in late February, while attending two scientific conferences—one in Lisbon and another in Jerusalem. Both had many participants and took place at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. I returned to São Paulo on March 5th. On the 8th, I attended the release of my biography, called Não,... View Article
COVID-19
Higher risk of premature birth
Pregnant women infected with the novel coronavirus are at greater risk of giving birth prematurely
By Redação
COVID-19
Coronavirus and the brain
A study confirms that the novel coronavirus can infect different types of brain cells, and may be capable of directly damaging the brain
By Redação
Medicine
A jawbone made from fat cells
The researchers were able to regenerate the TMJ bone and cartilage of pigs, whose jaws are similar to those of humans, using stem cells obtained from the animals’ own fat
By Redação