17 / September / 2024 New uses for existing drugs International programs weigh up costs and benefits in the search for new forms of treatment with existing drugs Por Editorial staff
04 / September / 2024 “Chaos will not swallow my humanity” Family physician and pediatrician Mariana Sato explains how she manages to combine art, science, and medicine to humanize patient care in Brazil’s public health system Por Marina Gomes
02 / September / 2024 Telemedicine guidelines reduce unnecessary prescriptions Study shows that the adoption of specific care guidelines reduced the prescription of antibiotics and antimicrobials for COVID-19 patients Por Editorial staff
28 / August / 2024 Sidarta Ribeiro: “Psychedelics could revolutionize medical practice” Neuroscientist explains why this field of research holds promise in mental health, neurology, and knowledge exchange with Indigenous peoples Por Flavio Lobo
27 / August / 2024 Support for research is key to improving health services Defining priorities and incorporating scientific findings help guide actions and strengthen health systems in Brazil Por Maritsa Carla de Bortoli
23 / August / 2024 AI increases colonoscopy rates in the US New York study used digital technology to identify cancer patients who missed colonoscopy exams Por Editorial staff
19 / August / 2024 How climate change impacts the health of Latin Americans A report published in The Lancet by Latin American scientists warns that worsening diseases and economic losses could significantly affect poorer populations Por Letícia Naísa
16 / August / 2024 Health and urban planning: A historical look at open-air schools Despite the lack of scientific evidence for natural medicine, open-air schools encourage us to rethink health and education beyond emergency situations Por André Dalben
14 / August / 2024 The urgent need for green medicine Pharmaceutical pollution of ecosystems is a threat to biodiversity, ecosystem services, and public health Por Editorial staff
06 / August / 2024 In the middle of the road there was some plastic While the versatility of plastics has made them a revolutionary discovery, the price paid by the planet is too high for us to remain impassive in the face of an urgent need for change Por Eliseth Leão