Comité editorial
Editor-in-Chief
José Maria Soares-Jr., MD, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Obstetrics, gynecological pharmacology, endocrinology gynecology, climacteric, Polycystic ovary syndrome
Associate Editor
Fauze Maluf-Filho, MD, PhD, FASGE
University of Sao Paulo, Faculty of Medicine, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Gastroenterology, Endoscopy
Executive Editor
Kavita Kirankumar Patel Rolim
University of Sao Paulo, Faculty of Medicine, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Section Editors
Wilma Terezinha Anselmo Lima, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Otorhinolaryngology
Valeria Aoki, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Dermatology
Francisco Barcellos Sampaio, PhD
Rio de Janeiro State University, RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil
Urology
Berenice Bilharinho Mendonça, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Endocrinology
Hans Donald de Boer, PhD
Martini General Hospital, Groningen, Netherlands
General anesthesia, Enhanced recovery after surgery, Innovation in medicine, Neuromuscular management
Werther Brunow de Carvalho, MD, PhD
Federal University of São Paulo Department of Paediatrics, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Neonatology, Intensive care
Sergio Bydlowski, MD, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Hematology, Molecular Biology
Heloisa de Carvalho, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Radiotherapy, Brachytherapy, Lung cancer, Breast cancer, Gynecological tumors
José Guilherme Cecatti, PhD
State University of Campinas, CAMPINAS, São Paulo, Brazil
Obstetrics
Claudio Roberto Cernea, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Head Neck
Roger Chammas, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Oncology
Michele Correale, PhD
University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy
Cardiology
Rui J. Cruz Júnior, PhD
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Gastroenterology, Hepatology
Julia Maria D' Andrea Greve, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Rehabilitation
João Luiz Dornelles Bastos, PhD
Federal University of Santa Catarina, FLORIANOPOLIS, Brazil
Epidemiology
Manuel Duran-Poveda, PhD
King Juan Carlos University - Móstoles Campus, Mostoles, Spain
Gastroenterology, Proctology, Endocrine Surgey, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenals
Ana Maria Escobar, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Pediatrics
Mauricio Etchebehere, PhD
State University of Campinas, CAMPINAS, São Paulo, Brazil
Orthopedics
Talita Fortunato-Tavares, PhD
Lehman College, Bronx, New York, United States of America
Phonoaudiology
Claudia Regina Furquim de Abdrade
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Audiology
Luiz Eugenio Garcez-Leme, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Geriatrics
Cristiano M. Gomes, MD, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Urinary incontinence, Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction, Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Reconstructive urology, Male and female sexual dysfunction
Martin C. Harmsen, PhD
University of Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Regenerative Medicine
Marcos Intaglietta, PhD
University of California San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America
Hematology
Newton Kara-Júnior, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Ophthalmology
Naomi Kondo Nakagawa, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Physiotherapy
Wanderley Marques Bernardo, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Evidence Based Medicine
Lydia Masako Ferreira, PhD
Federal University of Sao Paulo, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Plastic Surgery
Sigmar de Melo Rode, PhD
São Paulo State University, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Odontology
Antonio Nardi, MD, PhD
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Psychopharmachology, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Oswaldo Okamoto, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Genetics, Molecular Biology
Luiz Fernando Onuchic, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Nephrology
Paulo Manuel Pego-Fernandes, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Cardiac, Thoracic Surgery
Adriana Pinho, PhD
Federal University of Sao Paulo, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Public Health
Ludmila Rodrigues Pinto Ferreira, PhD
Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Immunology
Rodrigo Ruano, PhD
The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas, United States of America
Gynecology, Mastology
Fulvio Alexandre Scorza, PhD
Federal University of Sao Paulo, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Neurology, Epilepsia
Ilker Sengul, MD, PhD
Giresun University, Giresun, Turkey
Surgical Oncology, Endocrine Surgery, Thyroidology
Carlos Vicente Serrano, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Cardiology, Atherosclerosis
Anna Sara Shafferman Levin, MD, PhD
Federal University of Sao Paulo Institute of Infectious and Parasitic Diseases, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Nosocomial Infections, Antimicrobial Resistance
Cassiano Teixeira, PhD
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil
Critical Care
Carmen Silvia Valente Barbas, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Pneumology
Nelson Wolosker, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Angiology, Vascular Surgery
Bruno Zilberstein, PhD
University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Surgical Gastroenterology
Editorial Board
Carmita Abdo, MD, PhD
Sao Paulo University Faculty of Medicine, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Psychiatry
Navantino Alves, PhD
Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Pediatrics
Rafael Andrade-Alegre, PhD
University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Manila, Philippines
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Alberto Azoubel Antunes, PhD
Sao Paulo University Faculty of Medicine, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Urology
Artur Brum-Fernandes, PhD
University of Sherbrooke, Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada
Rheumatology
Geraldo Busatto Filho, PhD
Sao Paulo University Faculty of Medicine, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Psychiatry
Maria José Carvalho Carmona, PhD
Sao Paulo University Faculty of Medicine, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Anesthesiology
Jesus Paula Carvalho, PhD
Sao Paulo University Faculty of Medicine, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Gynecologic Oncology
Adauto Castelo Filho, MD, PhD
Federal University of Sao Paulo, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Infectious Diseases
Abhijit Chandra, PhD
King George's Medical University, Lucknow, India
Surgical Gastroenterology
Irshad Chaudry, PhD
The University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America
Surgery
Roberto Chiesa, PhD
San Raffaele Hospital, Milano, Italy
Vascular Surgery
Laura Cunha Rodrigues, PhD
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
Epidemiology
Sandro Esteves, MD., PhD.
Androfert Male Reproductive Reference Centre, CAMPINAS, Brazil
Reproductive Medicine
Eduardo Ferreira Borba Neto
Sao Paulo University Faculty of Medicine, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Rheumatology
Rossana Francisco, PhD
Sao Paulo University Faculty of Medicine, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Paulo Marcelo Gehm Hoff, PhD
Sao Paulo University Faculty of Medicine, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Oncology
Cesar Gomes Victora, PhD
Federal University of Pelotas Faculty of Medicine, PELOTAS, Brazil
Epidemiology, Global Health
Ruth Guinsburg, PhD, MD
Federal University of São Paulo Department of Paediatrics, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Pediatrics
Hiroyuki Hirasawa, PhD
Chiba University School of Medicine, Chiba, Japan
Intensive Care
Adamastor Humberto Pereira, PhD
Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil
Vascular Surgery
Anuar Ibrahim Mitre, PhD
Sao Paulo University Faculty of Medicine, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Urology, Surgery
Emilia Inoue Sato, PhD
Federal University of Sao Paulo, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Rheumatology
Peter Libby, MD
Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Lipids, Metabolism, Endocrine, Vascular, Cardiovascular Medicine
Ademar Lopes, PhD
ACCamargo Cancer Center, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Oncology
Ernest Eugene Moore, MD, PhD
UC Health University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, Colorado, United States
Surgery, Intensive Care
Egberto Gaspar de Moura Jr., PhD
Rio de Janeiro State University, RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil
Clinical Pathophysiology
Edmund Neugebauer, PhD
Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Neuruppin, Germany
Surgery
Mauro Perretti, PhD
Queen Mary University of London The William Harvey Research Institute, London, United Kingdom
Immune System Vascular Inflammation Intravital Microscopy Leukocyte recruitment In vivo models Neutrophil activation Steroids Inflammatory Mediators Anti-inflammatory drugs Neutrophil, Endothelium Interaction, Immunopharmacology
Mitchell Posner, MD, PhD
The University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Radiation and Cellular Oncology
Joaquim Prado Moraes-Filho, PhD
Sao Paulo University Faculty of Medicine, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Clinical Gastroenterology
Alexander Roberto Precioso, PhD
Butantan Institute, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Infectious Diseases, Public Health
Rosa Maria Rodrigues Pereira, PhD
Sao Paulo University Faculty of Medicine, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Rheumatology
Michael G. Sarr, MD, PhD
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Rochester, Minnesota, United States of America
Gastroenterology
Andrea Schmitt, MD
LMU Hospital, München, Germany
Schizophrenia, neurobiology
Manuel Jesus Simões, PhD
Federal University of Sao Paulo, SAO PAULO, Brazil
Morphology and Genetics
Moyses Szklo, PhD
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
Epidemiology
Ke-Seng Zhao
Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Pathophysiology
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