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View article: Temporal dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 phylogenetic diversity in Central Brazil reveals evolutionary shifts among variants of concern during the pandemic
Temporal dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 phylogenetic diversity in Central Brazil reveals evolutionary shifts among variants of concern during the pandemic Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to substantial health, economic, and social impacts worldwide, and now, after more than 5 years since the start of the pandemic, it is possible to retrospectively evaluate patterns of SARS-CoV-2 spread and its…
View article: Health resource use and epidemiologic profile of herpes zoster outpatients aged 50 years or older: a modified Delphi consensus panel in Brazil
Health resource use and epidemiologic profile of herpes zoster outpatients aged 50 years or older: a modified Delphi consensus panel in Brazil Open
Herpes Zoster (HZ) and its complications, such as Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN), are associated with significant burden in elderly. In Brazil, data on economic and epidemiologic HZ burden is still limited. We conducted a Delphi panel to ass…
View article: Physiotherapy Exercise Program for the Upper and Lower Body in Older Adults to Manage the Risk of Falls in A Gerontological Center
Physiotherapy Exercise Program for the Upper and Lower Body in Older Adults to Manage the Risk of Falls in A Gerontological Center Open
Introduction: Falls in the Elderly (A.M), comprise one of the public health problems and the deterioration of balance corresponds to one of the most important causes of the risk of falls and exercise is one of the most common intervention …
View article: Modelagem da COVID-19 no Brasil e a interação entre academia e gestores durante a pandemia
Modelagem da COVID-19 no Brasil e a interação entre academia e gestores durante a pandemia Open
Resumo A modelagem desempenhou papel significativo no apoio a políticas públicas durante a pandemia de COVID-19, e a tomada de decisão enfrentou um contexto de evidências limitadas. Este é um estudo transversal que incluiu e caracterizou i…
View article: Protecting mother and baby: Learnings from an Ebola vaccination campaign on the evolving landscape of vaccines and pregnancy
Protecting mother and baby: Learnings from an Ebola vaccination campaign on the evolving landscape of vaccines and pregnancy Open
This Perspective article from Rebecca Grais and colleagues places a recently published study in PLOS Medicine in the context of the evolving landscape of vaccines and pregnancy.
View article: Correction: Effects of non-pharmaceutical interventions on social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from the 27 Brazilian states
Correction: Effects of non-pharmaceutical interventions on social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from the 27 Brazilian states Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265346.].
View article: Estimated Deaths Averted in Adults by COVID-19 Vaccination in Select Latin American and Caribbean Countries
Estimated Deaths Averted in Adults by COVID-19 Vaccination in Select Latin American and Caribbean Countries Open
Background The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has had a significant impact on global health, with millions of lives lost worldwide. Vaccination has emerged as a crucial strategy in mitigating the impact of the disease. This s…
View article: The Full Value of Vaccine Assessments Concept—Current Opportunities and Recommendations
The Full Value of Vaccine Assessments Concept—Current Opportunities and Recommendations Open
For vaccine development and adoption decisions, the ‘Full Value of Vaccine Assessment’ (FVVA) framework has been proposed by the WHO to expand the range of evidence available to support the prioritization of candidate vaccines for investme…
View article: Deaths averted by COVID-19 vaccination in select Latin American and Caribbean Countries: a modelling study
Deaths averted by COVID-19 vaccination in select Latin American and Caribbean Countries: a modelling study Open
Background The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global health, with millions of lives lost worldwide. Vaccination has emerged as a crucial strategy in mitigating the impact of the disease. This study aims to estimate the n…
View article: Estimated Population-Level Impact of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines Against All-Cause Pneumonia Mortality Among Unvaccinated in 5 Latin American Countries
Estimated Population-Level Impact of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines Against All-Cause Pneumonia Mortality Among Unvaccinated in 5 Latin American Countries Open
Background Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) provide strong direct protection in children, while limited data are available on their indirect effect on mortality among older age groups. This multicountry study aimed to assess the popu…
View article: Maternal and perinatal health research during emerging and ongoing epidemic threats: a landscape analysis and expert consultation
Maternal and perinatal health research during emerging and ongoing epidemic threats: a landscape analysis and expert consultation Open
Introduction Pregnant women and their offspring are often at increased direct and indirect risks of adverse outcomes during epidemics and pandemics. A coordinated research response is paramount to ensure that this group is offered at least…
View article: Dynamic transmission modeling of COVID-19 to support decision-making in Brazil: A scoping review in the pre-vaccine era
Dynamic transmission modeling of COVID-19 to support decision-making in Brazil: A scoping review in the pre-vaccine era Open
Brazil was one of the countries most affected during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, in a pre-vaccine era, and mathematical and statistical models were used in decision-making and public policies to mitigate and suppress SARS-CoV-…
View article: Maternal and perinatal health research during emerging and ongoing epidemic threats: a landscape analysis and expert consultation
Maternal and perinatal health research during emerging and ongoing epidemic threats: a landscape analysis and expert consultation Open
Summary Introduction Pregnant women and their offspring are often at increased direct and indirect risks of adverse outcomes during epidemics and pandemics. A coordinated research response is paramount to ensure that this group is offered …
View article: Estimated population-level impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines against all-cause pneumonia mortality among unvaccinated age groups in five Latin American countries
Estimated population-level impact of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines against all-cause pneumonia mortality among unvaccinated age groups in five Latin American countries Open
Background Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) provide strong direct protection in children, while limited data are available on their indirect effect on mortality among older age groups. This multi-country study aimed to assess the pop…
View article: Equity throughout the life course and the evolving role of the Pan American Health Organization
Equity throughout the life course and the evolving role of the Pan American Health Organization Open
The objective of this article is to summarize the evolution of the regional commitments of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on health promotion and strategies to improve the health and well-being of women, children, adolescents,…
View article: The effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in Latin America, 2021: a multicenter regional case–control study
The effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in Latin America, 2021: a multicenter regional case–control study Open
View article: PP25 Brazilian Collaborative Network For COVID-19 Modeling: Successful Experience Of Using Real-Time Science To Support Evidence-Based Decision-Making
PP25 Brazilian Collaborative Network For COVID-19 Modeling: Successful Experience Of Using Real-Time Science To Support Evidence-Based Decision-Making Open
Introduction Modeling is important for guiding policy during epidemics. The objective of this work was to describe the experience of structuring a multidisciplinary collaborative network in Brazil for modeling coronavirus disease 2019 (COV…
View article: PP41 COVID-19 Modeling To Support Decision Making In Brazil: A Scoping Review
PP41 COVID-19 Modeling To Support Decision Making In Brazil: A Scoping Review Open
Introduction In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, which required urgent responses from health systems, and ongoing decision making in a context of limited and evolving evidence, modeling played a significant role in supporting public p…
View article: Modeling the impact of child vaccination (5–11 y) on overall COVID-19 related hospitalizations and mortality in a context of omicron variant predominance and different vaccination coverage paces in Brazil
Modeling the impact of child vaccination (5–11 y) on overall COVID-19 related hospitalizations and mortality in a context of omicron variant predominance and different vaccination coverage paces in Brazil Open
This manuscript was funded by the Brazilian Council for Scientific and Technology Development (CNPq - Process # 402834/2020-8).
View article: Modelling the impact of school reopening and contact tracing strategies on Covid-19 dynamics in different epidemiologic settings in Brazil
Modelling the impact of school reopening and contact tracing strategies on Covid-19 dynamics in different epidemiologic settings in Brazil Open
View article: Modelling optimal vaccination strategies against COVID-19 in a context of Gamma variant predominance in Brazil
Modelling optimal vaccination strategies against COVID-19 in a context of Gamma variant predominance in Brazil Open
View article: Systematic review of immunogenicity and duration of immunity of currently licensed pertussis wP vaccines in children
Systematic review of immunogenicity and duration of immunity of currently licensed pertussis wP vaccines in children Open
Background: Currently recommended whole cell pertussis (wP) vaccination schedule for children includes a 3-dose primary schedule, and at least one booster dose. When estimating the impact of additional strategies to reduce pertussis burden…
View article: Systematic review of immunogenicity and duration of immunity of currently licensed wP vaccines in children-Supplementary Files
Systematic review of immunogenicity and duration of immunity of currently licensed wP vaccines in children-Supplementary Files Open
Those are supplementary documentation of the systematic review.
View article: Replication Data for: Russell, Louise B.; Silva, Lara Livia Santos da; Moraes, Rodrigo Fracalossi de; Gidwani, Risha; Luz, Paula M.; Toscano, Cristiana M. Effect of Nonpharmaceutical Interventions on COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Brazil. Health Affairs. 2022; (41) 7.
Replication Data for: Russell, Louise B.; Silva, Lara Livia Santos da; Moraes, Rodrigo Fracalossi de; Gidwani, Risha; Luz, Paula M.; Toscano, Cristiana M. Effect of Nonpharmaceutical Interventions on COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Brazil. Health Affairs. 2022; (41) 7. Open
Replication Data, with data on non-pharmaceutical interventions adopted by Brazilian states in Brazil during the Covid-19 pandemic and other indicators
View article: Bacterial etiology of pneumonia in children up to 2 months of age: a systematic review
Bacterial etiology of pneumonia in children up to 2 months of age: a systematic review Open
Background: Following the widespread introduction of childhood pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs), a significant impact on pneumonia mortality in children under five years of age has been reported. It is still unknown whether PCVs are …
View article: Effects of non-pharmaceutical interventions on social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from the 27 Brazilian states
Effects of non-pharmaceutical interventions on social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from the 27 Brazilian states Open
Background Despite substantial evidence on the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs), there is still limited evidence on the individual effects of different types of NPIs on social distancing, especially in low- and midd…
View article: Bacterial etiology of pneumonia in children up to 2 months of age: a systematic review
Bacterial etiology of pneumonia in children up to 2 months of age: a systematic review Open
Those are supplementary documentation of the systematic review
View article: Effectiveness of Pneumococcal Vaccines on Otitis Media in Children: A Systematic Review
Effectiveness of Pneumococcal Vaccines on Otitis Media in Children: A Systematic Review Open
Our results demonstrate significant effect of pneumococcal vaccination in decreasing OM or AOM in children under five years old in several countries supporting the public health value of introducing PCVs in national immunization programs.
View article: Mandatory social distancing measures in Brazil against COVID-19
Mandatory social distancing measures in Brazil against COVID-19 Open
This dataset contains information on the strictness of social distancing measures against COVID-19 in the 27 Brazilian states, covering the period from 11th Mar 2020 to 10th Nov 2020 (the whole first wave of the pandemic in Brazil). There …
View article: A UNIVERSIDADE NO PÓSPANDEMIA
A UNIVERSIDADE NO PÓSPANDEMIA Open