Medical professor participates in international workshop on Structural Biology

Professor Arturo Gonzales participated in the Structural Biology 2.0 workshop, organized by the Institut Pasteur of Montevideo (Uruguay), from April 21 to 30.

Students from the Catholic University of America begin a program at UDEP

Nine students from the Catholic University of America, in the United States, are participating in an academic cooperation program at Campus Lima, which combines clinical practices, mental health and cultural activities.

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High blood pressure: timely detection and control to save lives

High blood pressure is considered by many experts to be the greatest cardiovascular risk factor. Cardiovascular diseases are one of the leading causes of death in Peru, and high blood pressure plays a key role in their development.

COMAEM visits the Faculty of Human Medicine at a key stage for its accreditation

From April 9 to 11, the Faculty of Human Medicine of the University of Piura received the official visit of the evaluators of the Mexican Council for the Accreditation of Medical Education (COMAEM).

Medical students completed internships at centers in Spain and Peru

Seven students from the Faculty of Human Medicine at UDEP participated in the 2024-II Student Mobility Program, promoted by the Interinstitutional Relations and Internationalization Unit of this faculty.

UDEP awards teachers for implementing internationalization initiatives

The recognition was for Laura Albornoz (Faculty of Humanities), and Julio Valladares (Medicine-Language Center), for implementing internationalization actions in the classroom.

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How to identify depression and anxiety in older adults?

Perhaps you've noticed that an older adult close to you has seemed withdrawn, lacking energy for their daily activities, and has mentioned having trouble sleeping. This person may be experiencing depression.

Human Medicine will promote six scientific research projects in 2025

With the new projects, the Faculty of Human Medicine at the University of Piura will seek to promote advances in medical education, oncology, antimicrobial resistance, and public health.

Ian Falvy: “Protein and water are essential for an older adult”

Ian Falvy, a professor at the Faculty of Human Medicine at UDEP, points out that statistically, older adults consume less protein and do not feel thirsty, so it is important to ensure they have adequate nutrition.

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The first in utero treatment for spinal muscular atrophy

Historic medical advance offers hope to affected families.

The Faculty of Human Medicine inaugurated its academic activities for 2025

On March 12, the Faculty of Human Medicine of the University of Piura celebrated the Inaugural Ceremony of the Academic Year 2025, which marks the beginning of a new academic cycle.

More than 50 medical students begin their medical internship

Students from the Faculty of Human Medicine at UDEP apply and reinforce their knowledge in various areas of medicine, through clinical care, with real clinical cases, in 15 hospital locations in Lima.

Incoming students of Human Medicine begin their preparation in the Propaedeutic

For four weeks, incoming students will strengthen their academic foundations in order to optimize their university performance during their Human Medicine degree.

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Patches created with stem cells alleviate heart failure

Muscle patches obtained from induced pluripotent stem cells may help repair injuries, as well as heart failure, according to a recent publication in the journal Nature.

Medical faculty strengthen skills in clinical simulation

The Faculty of Human Medicine of the University of Piura completed the Clinical Simulation Facilitator Training Course – level II, held between January 6 and 14 in a blended learning format.

They are studying the relationship between job satisfaction and the migration of doctors

Although international studies indicate that job dissatisfaction greatly influences the decision to migrate, an analysis reveals that this is not the main factor for the migration of Peruvian doctors and nurses.