Offline dreams

Almost all of us do it: before going to sleep, we watch television or check our social media. In this way, technology becomes an extension of our pillow, without us realizing the damage we're doing to our health.

LIMA CAMPUS

Nutrition, sport and service at Medicine Week

This year, the Faculty of Medicine celebrated its Week by raising awareness in the university community about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.

INTERVIEW WITH DR. VLADIMIR BUSTINZA

Mental health: a matter of attitude?

Mental illnesses are common today. However, ignorance about them persists, and those most affected are the patients themselves. Dr. Vladimir Bustinza, from the Faculty of Medicine, comments on this.

ON LIMA CAMPUS

Again! Engineering wins the Ramón Mugica Olympics 2018

The closing ceremony of the Ramón Mugica Olympics was held on September 22nd at the Lima Campus, taking place in the Sports Complex. The roar of the crowd provided a wonderful accompaniment to the celebration.

Medicine UDEP

The dangers hidden behind keyboard use

Urinary tract infections, boils, and even pneumonia are some of the ailments that could affect us as a result of poor hygiene after using a keyboard. Find out why in this article.

How much calcium should we consume?

Most of us know the sources of calcium: dairy products, some vegetables, cereals, among others. But how do we know if we're getting enough? Find out in this article.

AT THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE

New laboratories for Dynamic Sciences and Microbiology and Immunology are inaugurated

The implementation puts the faculty on par with other major international universities, both in terms of curriculum and in terms of infrastructure and equipment, which are necessary to train top-level doctors.

Comprehensive training of healthcare professionals

“Besides offering knowledge, treating patients involves giving them confidence.”

Dr. Edgar Tejada urges students to pursue excellent academic preparation and, at the same time, a deep education in values so that they can achieve professional and human growth.

RAMÓN MUGICA OLYMPICS 2018

The momentum that unites the University Community is about to begin

The Ramón Mugica Olympics begin on August 18 at the Piura Campus. For the second year in a row, the opening ceremony will be held at the UDEP sports complex. At the Lima Campus, the competitions begin on September 3.

RESEARCH AT THE FACULTY OF MEDICINE

“The correct use of induced pluripotent stem cells requires ethics.”

The Italian scientific journal of bioethics Medicine e Morale published a research article by Dr. Jaime Millás Mur about iPSCs —an alternative to the use of embryonic stem cells— and their ethical use.

Rector Antonio Abruña

“Without continuity, all our work would be fruitless.”

In the presence of the main ordinary professors and the president of the Academic Council of ADEU, Dr. José Ricardo Stok, the Rector and Vice-Rectors of the University of Piura assumed their positions.

THANKS TO THE INTER-INSTITUTIONAL AGREEMENT

Medical students will complement their academic training at the FAP hospital

On July 19, an agreement was signed between the Faculty of Medicine of UDEP and the Central Hospital of the Peruvian Air Force. The alliance will allow for cooperation between both institutions.

UDEP has a new Vice Grand Chancellor

“P. Gómez-Hortigüela: “Intensive vocational training will allow them to improve the quality of life in Peru”

The Grand Chancellor of the University of Piura and prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, appointed Father Gómez-Hortigüela as Regional Vicar of Opus Dei in Peru and Vice Grand Chancellor of UDEP.

CARE FOR RESPIRATORY DISEASES

What foods should you eat during the winter?

When winter arrives, the chances of contracting respiratory illnesses increase. Is it possible to help our bodies defend themselves through food? Dr. Nancy Rojas gives us the key information.

Interview about the Healthy Food Law

“Food warning labels will only work with educational support.”

According to Dr. Moncada, warning labels alone are insufficient without educational initiatives from the government and families. He encourages parents to involve children in household shopping.

Prevention, symptoms and treatment

How to fight pneumonia?

So far this year, the respiratory disease has claimed the lives of 86 children under the age of 5, according to Health Minister Silvia Pessah.