26 / November / 2024 More patient-centric clinical trials Decentralized research helps to widen the diversity of patients undergoing clinical trials and expedite the development of new medications and therapies Por Úrsula Neves
21 / November / 2024 Where do centenarians live? Flaws in life expectancy projections can affect public policies, pension rates, and planning of hospitals and nursing homes Por Helder Nakaya
12 / November / 2024 The importance of health policies based on data science Despite the vast amount of data on the public health system, governments rarely uses these resources to develop and improve public policies Por Fabio Kon
01 / November / 2024 Innovations in intrauterine therapy to be discussed at webinar Free event invites experts to discuss advances and challenges of transamniotic stem cell therapy for the treatment of congenital diseases Por Editorial staff
01 / November / 2024 Scientific truth: The journey to consensus Explaining that scientific facts do not “fall from the sky,” but are the result of a complex process of constructing knowledge, must be part of the fight against denialism, say researchers Por Rodrigo de Oliveira Andrade
24 / October / 2024 “Scientists may die of heart attacks, but not of boredom” As the links between climate change, pollution, and health become clearer, there will be plenty of scope for scientific research, says Brazilian pathologist Paulo Saldiva Por Moura Leite Netto
18 / October / 2024 Can dietary changes help treat disease? Good nutrition is key to good health, but new studies are needed to identify appropriate diets for different diseases Por Editorial staff
15 / October / 2024 More resistant fungi challenge scientists A species found in patients’ blood becomes more virulent at 98.6 °F when exposed to antiviral drugs, a phenomenon that may become more common with global warming Por Editorial staff
09 / October / 2024 Borderline personality disorder: Early detection and appropriate treatment are essential for an effective outcome Adequate knowledge of clinical presentations and diagnostic criteria helps mental health professionals detect and treat the disorder Por Marcelo Brañas
02 / October / 2024 Using the circadian rhythm to fight cancer Scientists demonstrate how changes in tumor metabolism can influence biological rhythms, paving the way for new therapeutic possibilities Por Editorial staff