The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) reported this Thursday (11) that it analyzes two suspected cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD). At first, Fiocruz had informed that they were suspected of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, popularly known as mad cow disease. However, considering clinical and radiological aspects, the foundation explained, in a second statement, that suspicions are focused […]
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Refugees living in Brazil have difficulties in regularizing documentation
Legal guidance on issues such as marriage and divorce, alimony, child custody, child registration, in addition to demands such as access to health care, education, the right to housing, are among the main needs of refugees living in Brazil today. A survey released by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security in June this year […]
Study Infections Suspected Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Says Agriculture
Suspicion of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BBE), popularly known as “Mal da Vaca Mad”, in two patients received by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) on Thursday (11), is now reported as suspected of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (DCJ) both by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (Mapa), and by Fiocruz itself. In a note, the Ministry says […]
Infections investigated by Fiocruz are suspected of CJD, says Agriculture
Two neurodegenerative infections that Fiocruz is investigating in Rio de Janeiro are suspected of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), says the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (Mapa). At first, the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) had informed that they were suspected of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, popularly known as mad cow disease. However, considering clinical and radiological aspects, […]
Ministry of Agriculture dismisses suspicion of mad cow in RJ and talks about CJD
Two neurodegenerative infections that Fiocruz is investigating in Rio de Janeiro are suspected of Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD), says the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply (Mapa). At first, the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) had informed that they were suspected of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, popularly known as mad cow disease. However, considering clinical and radiological aspects, […]
Oxford can create a cardiology project at the INC, in the city of RJ
The National Institute of Cardiology (INC), one of the federal specialized health centers in Rio de Janeiro, is quoted to host a project for the future unit of the University of Oxford in the state. The partnership must be limited to the area of cardiology. The information was confirmed by Brazilian researcher Sue Ann Clemens, […]
We see how Brazilians trust in vaccines, says SBIm director on research
A survey released by Pfizer and the Brazilian Society of Immunizations (SBIm) shows that Brazilians feel safe with the advance of vaccination against Covid-19 in the country. Almost 70% of respondents said they feel hope, optimism and relief with the expansion of the campaign, while 75% feel secure with the advance of vaccination. “We realized […]
A survey shows that 75% of Brazilians feel safe with advances in vaccination
Research by Intelligence in Research and Consulting (Ipec), commissioned by Pfizer, concluded that 75% of people feel very safe with the advance of vaccination. This data includes all vaccines applied in Brazil. Already 20% said they felt very insecure and 5% did not know how to respond. Still, even with the immunization campaign, 86% of […]
Trade data, US and China agreement on the environment and more than November 11
Brazilian trade data, a process linked to the case of actor Alec Bladwin and an agreement between the United States and China at COP26 are among the highlights of the 5 late facts this Thursday, November 11, 2021. Rapporteur Amendments The Chamber of Deputies will hold a public hearing to discuss the rapporteur’s amendments. The […]
Fiocruz analyzes two suspected cases of mad cow disease in Rio de Janeiro
The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz) informed, this Thursday (11), that it received two patients with suspected Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (EBB), popularly known as “Mal da Vaca Louca”. The patients are hospitalized at the hospital created for the Covid-19 pandemic at the Evandro Chagas National Institute of Infectious Diseases (INI/Fiocruz), in Rio de Janeiro. Fiocruz did […]
