All Federal University of Rio de Janeiro articles
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NewsICU pneumonia has mortality rates of 37% to nearly 60% in middle-income countries. In high-income countries, rates are16% to 26%
A scientific review evaluated outcomes of adults with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) in middle-income countries. In contrast to high-income countries, where mortality ranges from 16% to 26%, the study found significantly higher rates in the countries analyzed.
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NewsReduced activity of key enzyme linked to microcephaly in Zika-infected offspring
Researchers have shown that brain activity of Ndel1, an enzyme that plays an important role in neuron differentiation and migration, decreased in mice infected by Zika during pregnancy.