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Profile: Paulo Saldiva

Pathologist comments on São Paulo's effects on its residents' life quality

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MEDICINES

Vaccine against schistosomiasis

An immunizing agent developed by Fiocruz is ready for Phase 2 clinical trials

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MEDICINES

New remedies for old diseases

New molecules are capable of generating more efficient drugs

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Virology

Monkeys with Zika

Zika virus was found in monkeys accustomed to the presence of humans

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MEDICINE

The silent attack of the fungi

Species of fungi cause drug-resistant infections

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Guido Carlos Levi

Guido Carlos Levi: Unexpected reaction

Refusing vaccinations is now common among Brazil’s upper classes

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COVER

Phosphoethanolamine’s ultimate trial

Clinical trials on humans should determine if the drug could be treat cancer

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HEALTH

The Zika connections

Researchers have found evidence that the Zika virus causes microcephaly

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fetal death

Fewer stillbirths in Brazil

Rate in Brazil dropped 22.9% in 16 years, according to study

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Paulo Saldiva

Paulo Saldiva: Towards a healthier city

Pathologist presents new hypotheses regarding the effects of urban pollution

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Cover

Uncertainties about microcephaly

Records do not provide an accurate picture of microcephaly in Brazil

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Cancer

Smoking is the biggest risk factor for cancer

In 2020, cigarettes will be responsible for the majority of cases among men

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HEALTH

The spread of Zika

Sequencing confirms origin of Zika virus circulating in Brazil

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Jorge Kalil

Jorge Kalil: Tamer of Crises

Immunologist talks about his experience as head of InCor and Butantan

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sewerage

Higher risk of leptospirosis

The risk of contracting leptospirosis in slums is recognizably high

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Immunology

Agreement to produce an Ebola vaccine

Companies sign agreement to produce an Ebola vaccine

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HEALTH

Zika: The virus that took Brazil by surprise

Laboratories in São Paulo have joined together to investigate the Zika virus

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Zika

Consequences of Zika fever

Skin rash cases are associated with the virus

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deforestation

Disease and deforestation

The impact of the devastation of forests on the population’s health

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OBITUARY

The tropical disease scientist

Hildebrando was one of the most respected parasitology experts in the world

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COLLABORATION

Bringing into evidence

Researchers discuss partnerships in search of drugs to treat neglected diseases

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measles

European virus in Ceará

Analyses shows that virus found in Ceará came from Europe

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tropical disease

Infection by the zika virus

Serological and molecular tests shows the zika virus is in Brazi

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MEDICINE

The new faces of cancer

Cases of head and neck tumors caused by HPV has increased

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Cover

A villain with many faces

Fighting dengue requires a combination of strategies

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obesity

The cost of obesity

Obesity takes a high toll on people's health and governments alike

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Ebola

Agency to Combat Ebola

The African Union will act no later than July 2015 to combat the virus

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PUBLIC POLICIES

The first to know

A group releases the findings of AIDS research

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Partnership

Complementary Expertise

Specialists in mosquito olfaction and immunity launch a cooperative network

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saliva tests

Tuberculosis in saliva

An alternative, less invasive, and safer method for diagnosing tuberculosis

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