Argentina’s Journey in Nuclear Medicine: A New Hope in the Fight Against Cancer

Argentina’s Journey in Nuclear Medicine: A New Hope in the Fight Against Cancer

Introduction Cancer, a relentless and pervasive disease, remains one of the leading causes of death globally in the 21st century. The statistics are staggering, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean, which account for approximately 50% of all cancer-related deaths in the Americas. In Argentina, cancer is the second leading cause of death, presenting a…

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Zika Virus: Global Lessons and the Quest for Solutions in Brazil’s Public Health Battle

Zika Virus: Global Lessons and the Quest for Solutions in Brazil’s Public Health Battle

Introduction The Zika virus, a rare tropical disease transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes, emerged as a significant public health threat in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2015. What was once an obscure virus, first identified in Uganda’s Zika Forest in 1947, quickly became a global concern as its rapid spread across Brazil and neighboring…

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