Characterization of military police officers of Alagoas affected by COVID-19.

Introduction: COVID-19 has greatly affected society by limiting the functioning of sectors of the economy and public services. Considering the essential character of many of these services, especially public security, it is necessary to understand how the disease has affected different groups within the population so that public policies for facing this problem can be implemented.

Objectives: To identify and describe the profile of military police officers affected by COVID-19.

Arbovirus outbreak in a rural region of the Brazilian Amazon.

Background: An outbreak of febrile illness was reported from January to February 2018 in the Expedito Ribeiro Settlement, ​​Santa Bárbara do Pará municipality, Pará State, Brazil.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the pathogenic agent responsible for the outbreak and the circulation of arboviruses in the region.

Study Design: We analyzed 94 individuals through laboratory tests for arboviruses.

Use of ultrasound imaging software to differentiate venous and lymphatic edema in lower limbs.

Background: Lower limb edema has both systemic and local causes. Using software to differentiate the origin of edema in ultrasound images is an innovation.

Objective: To determine the parameters for using software to differentiate edema of venous and/or lymphatic origin in ultrasound images of the lower limbs.