COVID-19 pandemic [Originally published in Rev. bras. ter. intensiva, vol. 32 no. 1]

Once again, a disease advances and worries everyone. Unlike other epidemics and thanks to advances in science, this flu was considered distinct, its etiological agent isolated and identified, and new detection tests were developed in record time. So far there are no effective vaccines or active antiviral drugs for SARS-2, the coronavirus responsible for the so-called COVID-19 flu. Available in English and Portuguese. Read More →

Hematological changes in Covid-19 infections [Originally published in Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras., vol.66 no.2]

Preventive infection measures for this virus, as well as epidemiological, pathophysiological, diagnosis, and treatment knowledge in relation to it are extremely needed. Available in English. Read More →

Respostas dos municípios para garantir segurança alimentar e nutricional em tempo de pandemia

Nesse texto, nosso objetivo foi o de demonstrar que municípios podem e devem desenvolver ações locais com vistas a garantir a Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional (SAN) de seus munícipes em tempo de pandemia. Identificamos mecanismos e estratégias intramunicipais e intermunicipais com potencial aplicação direta em outros municípios com perfis similares aos municípios estudados. Tais aplicações podem levar a respostas positivas a iminente crise de SAN intensificada pela COVID-19. Disponível em português. Read More →

Emergency science: epistemological insights on the response to COVID-19 pandemics

The response to the current COVID-19 pandemics require reflections on the validity of scientific knowledge. While non-pharmacological measures for disease control are providing a worldwide natural experiment, it is highly advised to submit research findings to the scrutinity of renowed epistemologic theories. One should also consider the loosening of methodological criticism in time when diffusion of results is urgently required. Though criticism is perhaps most precious principle of scientific thinking and practice, scientists must find a way into relative consensus that can be translated into public health policies. Available in English. Read More →

Análise Espacial dos Casos de COVID-19 e leitos de terapia intensiva no estado do Ceará, Brasil

O objetivo foi analisar a distribuição de casos da COVID-19 e de leitos de terapia intensiva exclusivos para a doença no estado do Ceará, Brasil. Estudo ecológico, com distribuição geográfica do coeficiente de detecção de casos da doença em 184 municípios. Construíram-se mapas dos valores brutos e estimados (método bayesiano global e local), com cálculo do índice de Moran e utilização do BoxMap e MoranMap. Disponível em português. Read More →

How Brazil can hold back COVID-19 [Originally published in Epidemiol. Serv. Saúde, vol. 29 no. 2]

This article presents the strategies and actions adopted by the Brazilian Ministry of Health to hold back COVID-19. Provision of information and communication to the population and the press was adopted as a fundamental strategy for addressing the epidemic. Efforts have been directed towards strengthening health surveillance and health care, as well as boosting research, development and innovation. Actions have targeted human resource training and expanding coverage afforded by SUS. Available in English and Portuguese. Read More →

Tecnologias leves e educação em saúde no enfrentamento à pandemia da COVID-19

Este ensaio de cunho reflexivo tem o objetivo de discutir a importância das tecnologias leves e da educação em saúde no enfrentamento à pandemia da COVID-19. O texto aborda o contexto epidemiológico e as medidas de prevenção ao Coronavírus, especialmente a quarentena e o isolamento social. Disponível em português. Read More →

Worldwide differences in COVID19-related mortality

Data from the European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, and Our World in Data websites were used. Analyses are based on number of deaths per one million inhabitants. Mortality statistics varied remarkably worldwide. Asian countries presented much lower mortality figures as compared to European ones. Life expectancy was found to be correlated with mortality. Available in English. Read More →

Traducción, adaptación y validación por expertos del Indice de Distrés Peri-traumatico relacionado a la enfermedad por coronavirus 2019 (CPDI) para su uso en el Perú

En conclusión, el CPDI en castellano presenta adecuadas validez de contenido y fiabilidad, por lo que se puede aplicar en el Perú. Finalmente, la modificación del CPDI no alteró sus caracteristicas por lo que se sugiere usar la versión modificada para una mejor evaluación. Disponible en español. Read More →

Fisioterapia y su reto frente al COVID-19

Se necesita orientación urgente para los médicos, fisioterapeutas y enfermeras que atienden a los pacientes más enfermos. Resaltando, que el presente documento se enfoca principalmente en los profesionales que ejercen la fisioterapia. Disponible en español. Read More →

COVID-19: Una pandemia en la era de la salud digital

En este artículo buscamos describir cómo han sido utilizadas estas herramientas para hacer frente al COVID-19, las cuales brindan beneficios a nivel clínico, epidemiológico, académico y personal. Revisar el uso de estas herramientas en el mundo podría permitirnos replicar las mejores prácticas con el fin de mejorar el manejo del COVID-19 por parte de los gobiernos. Disponible en español. Read More →

What is the role of Primary Health Care in COVID-19 pandemic? [Originally published in Epidemiol. Serv. Saúde, vol. 29 no. 2]

Considering the specificities of the Brazilian health system, we intend to discuss some aspects relating to Primary Health Care organization and its role in the face of the challenges imposed by COVID-19 in Brazil. Read More →

COVID-19 in Piauí: initial scenario and perspectives for coping [Originally published in Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical vol. 53]

In Piauí, a state located in northeastern Brazil, the first suspected case of COVID-19 was reported on February 27, 2020. The first case was confirmed on March 19, 2020, and until the March 31, there were a total of 18 confirmed cases and 4 deaths due to COVID-19, with a fatality rate of 22.2%; two of these deaths occurred in Teresina, the capital of Piauí, where most of the confirmed cases are concentrated (16/18). Available in English. Read More →

Variación de los indicadores epidemiológicos del COVID-19 a partir de las políticas de emergencia adoptadas en países sudamericanos

Los países que adoptaron políticas de emergencia a 11 días o más desde el primer caso de COVID-19 fueron aquellos que presentan un mayor coeficiente de crecimiento de casos totales y mayor tasa de letalidad. El crecimiento de casos en Sudamérica ha presentado un descenso desde que se registraron los primeros casos. Disponible en español. Read More →

Fatores associados ao comportamento da população durante o isolamento social na pandemia de COVID-19

Concluímos, que a percepção das pessoas quanto ao isolamento social como medida de mitigação da pandemia, varia conforme a renda, escolaridade, idade e sexo, porém a maior parte acredita que se trata da medida de controle mais indicada e estão dispostas a esperar o tempo que for necessário para contribuir com o enfrentamento à COVID-19. Read More →