Adriana Cortez

Mar 5, 2025 | journals.plos.org | Universidade Santo Amaro |Adriana Cortez |Stephanie Bergmann Esteves

This is a cross-sectional study that assessed the presence of IgM antibodies against leptospires in dengue-negative febrile patients treated at the public health services from São Paulo city. Blood samples were taken between May and December of 2019 from patients presenting fever associated with myalgia, headache, rashes, or blood disorders for more than four days, who sought medical care in one of the 602 primary healthcare units located across the city (Fig 1).

May 22, 2024 | mdpi.com | Adriana Cortez |Andres Monzon |Shaghayegh Rahnama

1. IntroductionIn the quest for sustainable transportation solutions, intercity bus transportation emerges as an alternative for bridging the gap between urban and rural areas, particularly in regions underserved by rail networks. This mode of transport is not only recognized for its environmental efficiency and contribution to reducing carbon emissions but also for its unique ability to provide vital connectivity to areas beyond the reach of conventional rail services.

Nov 30, 2023 | mdpi.com | Andres Monzon |Adriana Cortez |Mari Luz |Mari Luz Brownrigg-Gleeson

1. IntroductionEven though walking is the oldest mode of transportation known to humankind, it is clearly not a thing of the past. With interest in walkability increasing, the benefits of a more active lifestyle and of walking [,,] have been thoroughly studied. Walking is recommended and promoted by researchers in the fields of transport and health [,,,].