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| Feb 28, 2019
This month on "Jornal da USP" website, there was a report on the relevance of comics in the context of scientific diffusion. In this context, "Os Braços de Nildo e Rony" is a comic book by Antonio Galves, professor of the Institute of Mathematics and Statistics (IME-USP) and coordinator of RIDC NeuroMat. The material seeks to guide patients who have suffered a traumatic injury of the brachial plexus, a set of nerves that makes communication between the upper limbs and the brain. The injuries affect many victims of traffic accidents, mainly involving motorcycles. Jornal da USP, 20/02/2019. (In Portuguese.)
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| Dec 03, 2018
This month on G1 website, a Brazilian news portal maintained by the Globo Group, there was a report on people with Parkinson's Disease, this time stating that singing can decrease stress and improve their motor functions. G1 website report highlights that in Brazil, the Amparo Network - a NeuroMat initiative - is one of the entities that brings together patients, family members, caregivers and health professionals to improve the quality of life of people living with the Parkinson's Disease. Portal G1, 15/11/2018. (In Portuguese.)
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| Oct 15, 2018
This month on G1 website, a Brazilian news portal maintained by the Globo Group, reported that comic books are making strides in higher education. The subject is a research theme of professors from the University of Fortaleza (Unifor). In this context, RIDC NeuroMat comic book called "The Arms of Nildo and Ron" was a highlight case. It is about a comic book that guides patients with traumatic injury to the brachial plexus, a set of nerves responsible for communication between the brain and upper limbs. The story recounts the encounter of a "motoboy", Nildo, who had a motorcycle accident, and a doctor, Rony, who was shot in an armed robbery. Both of them damage the brachial plexus and have partial loss of arm movements. HQ was produced with the aim of informing patients and relatives about this type of injury, which leaves sequels even after surgery. Portal G1, 28/09/2018. (In Portuguese.)
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| Aug 28, 2018
The second post by RIDC NeuroMat director, Antonio Galves, at the blog on Science and Mathematics at O Globo was also out this month. It is the first of a series on the laws of thermodynamics and Ludwig Boltzmann.O Globo website, 08/2018. (In Portuguese.)
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| Aug 27, 2018
The NeuroMat story "The arms of Nildo and Rony," created by Antonio Galves, was featured in the five-item recommendation list of a Pesquisa FAPESP video on scientific comic book. (In Portuguese.)Pesquisa Fapesp YouTube channel, 08/2018. (In Portuguese.)
