Pharmacology
Pharmacology
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Reinforcement against rabies
Experimental synthetic drug evaluated as alternative means of fighting the human rabies virus
By Redação
Medicine
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Spiders, allies of men
The Brazilian wandering spider serves as inspiration for erectile dysfunction drug
By Redação
PHARMACOLOGY
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A potential vaccine against cocaine abuse
Vaccine stimulates the production of antibodies against cocaine in animal experiments
By Suzel Tunes
Medicine
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Medicinal cannabis seeds on sale in Argentina
Medicinal cannabis seeds approved for sale in Argentina
By Redação
Health
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More powerful sunscreens
Antioxidant rosmarinic acid improves blocking of ultraviolet rays in sunscreen
By Redação
Health
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Immune cells increase pain from nerve damage
Immune cells increase chronic pain from nerve damage
By Redação
Chemistry
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Collaboration to fight drug resistance
Seven pharmaceutical companies pledge to share surveillance data on antimicrobial resistance
By Redação
PUBLIC SPENDING
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SUS to save money as patent extensions come to an end
Expenditure on nine drugs could be reduced by R$3.9 billion, according to UFRJ estimates
COVID-19
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Anti-coronavirus semiconductors
Nanotechnological materials emerge as promising alternatives in the battle against SARS-CoV-2 and future pandemics
By Suzel Tunes
photolab
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Light sensors
In the lab, zebrafish larvae become covered in green glowing dots when exposed to certain drugs or pollutants
By Redação
Health
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Nasal COVID-19 vaccine
Research into intranasal vaccines against Covid-19 is advancing
By Redação
COVID-19
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New coronavirus drugs
Pharmaceuticals announce orally administered drugs designed to treat the disease caused by SARS-Cov-2
By Tiago Jokura
Health
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Focus on the bacillus
Fast, portable, and sensitive, a new test could be a useful tool for preventing leprosy and helping with early diagnosis.
By Tiago Jokura
Covid-19
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New COVID-19 drug
An antiviral pill developed by pharmaceutical company Pfizer reduced the risk of death and hospitalization in people recently diagnosed with Covid-19 by 89% compared to a placebo
By Redação
COVID-19
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Two vaccines safe for children
The CoronaVac vaccine, produced in Brazil by the Butantan Institute, is safe for children and adolescents, with no major side effects
By Redação
Pharmacology
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University of Oxford in Brazil
The Brazilian Ministry of Health signed a term of commitment with the University of Oxford, UK, to establish a clinical research and development center in Rio de Janeiro for the British institution’s drugs and vaccines
By Redação
Nuclear medicine
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Radiopharmaceuticals under threat
Radiopharmaceutical crisis leads to debate over production model
HEALTH
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Pioneering immunization
Malaria vaccine recommended for children in Africa by the WHO is the first to protect humans from a parasite
By Tiago Jokura