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Epilepsy: a global health imperative

Purple Day was celebrated on March 26th, with the aim of promoting awareness about epilepsy and dispelling common myths and fears about this neurological disorder.

Faculty of Human Medicine

Students took 2nd place in the National Institutes of Health marathon

Depression in Peru was the theme of the “Second Health Evidence Marathon 2019”, a competition in which three students from the Faculty of Human Medicine of the University of Piura, Lima, participated.

In vitro fertilization: parents at any price?

On Thursday, November 21st, a discussion was held that addressed the topic of in vitro fertilization from a medical and legal perspective, presented by doctors Edgar Tejada (Faculty of Medicine)

Peruvian Psychiatry Day

Why are mental illnesses increasing and the number of psychiatrists decreasing?

As every year, November 20th was celebrated as Peruvian Psychiatry Day in remembrance of the birth of its founder, Professor Hermilio Valdizán. We analyze the current state of this science.

Opinion: Faculty of Human Medicine

The doctor-patient relationship: the raison d'être of medical activity

It is important that students of Human Medicine recognize the principles that will give reason and make a difference in the treatment of their future patients, taking into account their human dignity.

Peruvian Medicine Day

Daniel Alcides Carrión and the virtues that a student of human medicine should possess

Every year in October, the country remembers Daniel Alcides Carrión, a medical student and the Father of Peruvian Medicine, who sacrificed his life for science. In 1991, he was declared a National Hero.

FUNDAMENTALS, PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATIONS

UDEP presents new publication: “Bioethics in research”

The new text seeks to ensure that members of research ethics committees delve deeply into philosophical and bioethical issues, explained Dr. Jaime Millás Mur, a professor at the University of Piura.

His feast day is celebrated on September 26th.

Who were Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian and why are they considered patron saints of doctors?

From the Faculty of Medicine, we want to remember them as exemplary doctors in their service to others and in the integrity of their convictions.

Research presented at UDEP

They are studying a protein that could help treat retinal conditions

This is a study of the molecule called PEDF, related to the neuroprotection of the retina against various tissue injuries.

The UDEP 8K “Golden Anniversary” edition had 150 participants

As part of the Ramón Mugica 2019 Olympics, a new edition of the UDEP 8K solidarity race, organized by Vida Universitaria, took place at Campus Lima on Sunday, September 15.

National Congress of Psychiatry

Professor from the Faculty of Medicine discusses the neuroscience of psychotic syndrome

The congress, whose central theme was "Psychiatry in alliance with the community," featured prominent speakers from Colombia, Brazil, Spain, Canada, France, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, the United States, and Peru.

BIOETHICS

Strategic alliance: UDEP and INS inaugurate course on Ethics in Scientific Research

With a top-level national and international teaching staff, the course began, which will cover topics such as the philosophical and anthropological foundations of Bioethics, highlighted Dr. Jaime Millás Mur, a professor at UDEP.

ON LIMA CAMPUS

Winner of the Campodónico Prize gives lecture on the importance of vaccines

On July 4, Dr. Gotuzzo, a prominent physician specializing in infectious diseases and winner of the 2005 Esteban Campodónico Award, spoke about the importance and impact of vaccines on health.

CIMA LAB Diagnostics: a success story in genetic-based disease diagnosis

María José Calasanz, scientific co-director of CIMA LAB Diagnostics at the University of Navarra, presented the lecture “From research to diagnosis: experience in the management of CIMA Lab Diagnostics”.

ON LIMA CAMPUS

The Medicine team was crowned champion of the 2019 Univas Cup

Surpassing previous editions, the 2019 Univas Cup brought together 70 teams made up of students, professors, administrative staff and graduates; all driven by the same objective: to offer their support to the most vulnerable.

Doctors from the Almenara hospital are being trained in the amphitheater of the Faculty of Medicine at UDEP

The “Cadaveric Workshop”, taught to residents specializing in traumatology, was part of a course organized by the traumatology service of the Guillermo Almenara hospital and the NGO 'Steps to walk'.