SP has data blackout on Covid and government blames Ministry of Health

SP has data blackout on Covid and government blames Ministry of Health

Without publishing data on new deaths from Covid since Monday (26), the Government of São Paulo, through the Secretary of…
No data from SP, Brazil records 70 deaths from Covid

No data from SP, Brazil records 70 deaths from Covid

Brazil recorded 70 deaths from Covid and 8,392 cases of the disease, this Friday (30). As a result, the country…
Health plans are now required to cover liver transplants

Health plans are now required to cover liver transplants

The board of directors of the ANS (National Supplementary Health Agency) approved this Friday (30) the inclusion of liver transplantation…
Human cell-based therapy increases survival prospects for cancer patients

Human cell-based therapy increases survival prospects for cancer patients

Surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy are the best-known oncologic therapies, but new modalities have emerged and improved prognosis. In hematological tumors…
Here’s what to do in case of delayed polio vaccine doses

Here’s what to do in case of delayed polio vaccine doses

The national campaign against poliomyelitis and multi-vaccination ends this Friday (30). The Ministry of Health’s goal of vaccinating 95% of…
Low demand for polio vaccine makes SP extend campaign

Low demand for polio vaccine makes SP extend campaign

The Government of São Paulo has extended the polio vaccination campaign until October 31. To date, less than half of…
Cancer treatment advances, but access is hampered by funding, say experts

Cancer treatment advances, but access is hampered by funding, say experts

Oncology advances with the emergence of innovative treatments, such as immunotherapy and gene therapies, but access to high-cost technologies is…
First batch of Paxlovid, drug to treat Covid, is delivered in Brazil

First batch of Paxlovid, drug to treat Covid, is delivered in Brazil

The first batch of Paxlovid, an antiviral used to treat Covid-19, was delivered to the country this Thursday (29), according…
6 in 10 young people negatively assess their emotional state, study shows

6 in 10 young people negatively assess their emotional state, study shows

Six out of ten young people are critical of their emotional state and the quality of their sleep. This is…
Doctors warn of increased cases of testicle torsion in the cold

Doctors warn of increased cases of testicle torsion in the cold

Pediatric surgeons and urologists have warned of an increase in testicular torsion in adolescents or young adults, a problem that…