09 / June / 2026 Butantan dengue vaccine: why rigorous testing cannot predict all rare effects After precautionary suspension by the Ministry of Health, Einstein researcher explains how randomized clinical trials and post-approval surveillance work Por Editorial staff
21 / May / 2026 “Double Neglect”: Why tropical disease treatment also needs toaddress mental health British global mental health expert argues that efforts to combat neglected tropical diseases must also confront stigma, social exclusion, and psychological suffering Por Moura Leite Netto
20 / May / 2026 Why Zika has nearly disappeared in Brazil—and why scientists are still concerned With microcephaly cases still being reported, Brazilian researchers have been mapping advances since 2015, hypotheses for the decline of Zika, and as-yet unanswered questions Por Daniel Dieb
29 / April / 2026 Brazilian study shows COVID-19 can lead to profound hearing loss A combination of the effects of SARS-CoV-2, the inflammatory response, and intensive treatments may explain the serious health outcome Por Arthur Almeida
03 / February / 2026 Causal inference beyond statistics Classic article shows that establishing cause-and-effect relationships requires theory, context, and multiple sources of evidence—not just good statistical models Por Thiago Cerqueira Silva
25 / September / 2025 Mayo Clinic’s efforts to connect global clinical data A decentralized data network is essential to address the health impacts of the climate crisis, warns Mayo Clinic Platform’s Eric Harnisch Por Bruno de Pierro
17 / September / 2025 Jerome Kim: Vaccines on the frontline of the climate crisis Director of International Vaccine Institute warns of urgency for new vaccine solutions to mitigate effects of climate change on health despite cost, acceptance, and funding barriers Por Bruno de Pierro
28 / August / 2025 HIV diagnosis and management linked to national income Infectious disease specialist Fernanda Fonseca, from the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, comments on a study that exposes inequalities in access to rapid HIV diagnosis and treatment. Por Moura Leite Netto
12 / May / 2025 Tackling future pandemics with global diplomacy International organizations are working together to foster innovation in health and equitable access to vaccines and medicines, striving to ensure a more effective response to potential future health crises Por Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
07 / May / 2025 Is the world better prepared for a next pandemic? Identifying pathogens with the potential for a pandemic, establishing global surveillance systems, and regionalizing vaccine production and licensing are urgent actions needed to address a new pandemic Por Sue Ann Costa Clemens
