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Why COVID causes fatal inflammation among some patients? Experts explain
Publicado em 24 novembro 2022
The coronavirus triggers different symptoms in different individuals. For example, it can turn fatal for some while being completely asymptomatic for others. Similarly, it can cause fatal systemic inflammation in a few cases, while no such reactions for the rest. A group of researchers at the University of Sao Paulo (USP) in Brazil, who has been studying the issue for the past months, explains why.
Scientists said severe COVID-19 is associated with an imbalance in an important immune system [...]
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Diet cutting one food group could help weight loss without restricting calories
Publicado em 21 setembro 2022To lose weight, you could eat less protein rather than fewer calories, a new study suggests. Scientists say restricting protein may be a "more attractive" strategy to shed pounds for some dieters. Protein - which includes meat, beans and pulses - is an important part of a healthy diet. However, new research has found eating less of the stuff could be as effective as restricting calories. The study was conducted on participants with metabolic syndrome - a term that [...]ver notícia -
Zika Virus Injection Destroys Brain Tumors In Mice, Study Finds
Publicado em 13 janeiro 2022The mosquito-borne Zika virus, known mainly for causing severe birth defects when contracted by pregnant women, may be able to treat brain tumors, according to a recent study. Researchers at the University of São Paulo, Brazil, injected Zika virus into live mice and cerebral organoids, brain-like organs created in vitro from stem cells. This prevented further growth of the tumors and reduced them in size. A series of injections destroyed the cancer without causing neurological damage [...]ver notícia -
Chikungunya may affect central nervous system as well as joints and lungs
Publicado em 04 novembro 2020Washington [US]: A study conducted by an international team of researchers with FAPESP’s support shows that infection by chikungunya virus can produce even more severe manifestations than the typical symptoms of the disease, such as acute fever, headache, rash, and intense joint and muscle pain. The analysis was performed by 38 researchers affiliated with the Federal University of Ceara (UFC), the University of Sao Paulo (USP), and the Ministry of Health in Brazil, and with Imperial [...]ver notícia