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Microhemorrhagic lesions and impregnation in the olfactory bulbs are detected on MRI in patients with COVID-19 by Brazilian researchers and a study is published in the American Journal Of Neuroradiology (AJNR)

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One of the most renowned scientific journals in the world (AJNR) accepted on June 1st and published an article with new findings that were described by Brazilian researchers related to microhemorrhagic lesions and, probably, also, impregnation in the olfactory bulbs of patients with COVID-19 with or without anosmia. The title of the article is “Anosmia in COVID-19… Continue lendo

New ANS Resolution conforms to Law 9.656/98 in compliance with court decision

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Since 2015, a lawsuit promoted by the NATIONAL FEDERATION OF HEALTH SERVICES ESTABLISHMENTS (FENAESS) and UNION OF HOSPITALS, CLINICS, HEALTH CARE HOMES AND RESEARCH LABORATORIES AND CLINICAL ANALYSIS OF THE STATE OF PIAUÍ has been running in the Federal Court of the Federal District against the NATIONAL AGENCY OF SUPPLEMENTARY HEALTH (ANS) – process n. 0074233-60.2015.4.01.3400, 2nd COURT, … Continue lendo

Labor Law and COVID-19 - Part I: Proportional reduction of working hours and wages and suspension of the employment contract

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Provisional Measure nº 936/2020, which instituted complementary labor measures to face the state of public calamity resulting from Covid-19, brought the possibility of proportional reduction of the working day and salary or the suspension of the employment contract, as measures of aid to employers who are suffering the effects of the pandemic. The reduction… Continue lendo

Official announcement: CBR20 will be fully digital

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We talk a lot about the future. It appears in our most intimate reflections, sometimes over coffee with friends or planning with family. But the truth is that we don't know much about it and, suddenly, the future is at our doorstep. When did you imagine living what we are living now? … Continue lendo

How should the radiologist proceed when faced with pulmonary abnormalities identified on CT scans of the abdomen during the SARSCoV-2 pandemic?

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Findings of lung lesions in COVID-19 include ground-glass opacities and peripheral consolidations, which may have a nodular appearance and predominance at baseline. Pleural effusions are not commonly seen (1,2). Although not specific, these findings should lead to the suspicion of SARS-CoV-2 infection in this pandemic period. The radiologist should always review the lung bases... Continue lendo