Public health

COVID-19

Brazilian networks keep a close eye on coronavirus variants

SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance in the country backed by funding from British government program

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Public health

Neglected viruses

Inattention to outbreaks in Africa and the end of smallpox vaccination are facilitating the spread of monkeypox, which recently arrived in Brazil

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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

Children with Congenital Zika Syndrome suffer developmental delays in motor, cognitive, and language skills

Neurological damage caused by the virus impairs the ability to move, learn, and talk

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PUBLIC SPENDING

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

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COVID-19

Anti-coronavirus semiconductors

Nanotechnological materials emerge as promising alternatives in the battle against SARS-CoV-2 and future pandemics

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COVID-19

Number of children infected with Omicron growing in the USA

Omicron variant causes surge in child infections in the US

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COVID-19

Potential COVID-19 outbreaks in China

China registered over 500,000 cases between March and April

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Public Policies

Alcohol law prevented 400,000 hospitalizations

Alcohol law reduced hospitalizations and generated savings of R$247.7 million from 2012 to 2019

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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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COVID-19

With fewer cases and deaths, the pandemic could be entering a new phase

Incidence of the disease appears to be becoming more predictable

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COVID-19

Threats against scientists researching the novel coronavirus

Science survey shows that Covid-19 researchers suffered attacks during the pandemic

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Health

Nasal COVID-19 vaccine

Research into intranasal vaccines against Covid-19 is advancing

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COVID-19

Failures in medical care for pregnant women

Pregnant women faced with barriers to adequate medical care during the pandemic

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Health

Increase in congenital syphilis in Brazil

Brazil registers 183,000 cases of congenital syphilis between 2013 and 2019

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COVID-19

Omicron and children

Hospitalization of children was higher during the Omicron outbreak

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COVID-19

Unequal gender impact

Pandemic has affected the lives of men and women differently, not just in terms of health

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COVID-19

COVID-19 cases on the rise in China

COVID-19 cases on the rise in China

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Public health

Polio returns to Africa

In late March, four African countries announced a mass vaccination campaign against polio

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infectology

Mosquitoes learn to avoid poison

Disease-carrying insects can learn to avoid insecticides after being exposed just once to nonlethal doses

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ECOLOGY

The advantage of native forests

Forests with native species have advantages

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Education

Video games in the classroom

Interactive and immersive games can serve as teaching aids

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Cover

A drop in childhood vaccination

The pandemic has exacerbated a decline in immunization rates, which fell by 65% in some states in 2020

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COVID-19

Cross-infection between species

Humans have transmitted SARS-CoV-2 to animals, at least two of which have passed the virus onto other people

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COVID-19

Another step towards a universal vaccine

Clinical trials begin for broad-spectrum vaccines designed to offer protection against multiple coronaviruses

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COVID-19

Third dose lowers risk of death

Coronavirus vaccine booster doses significantly reduce the risk of death from COVID-19

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COVID-19

Long-term damage to the surroundings

A cellular change induced by SARS-CoV-2 may explain prolonged symptoms of the disease

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environment

More burns, more hospitalizations

Fires also weigh heavily on the public health system

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