“The High Complexity Hospital is urgent in the face of the increase in diseases”

Carlos Ruesta, doctor at the Santa Rosa Hospital and the UDEP University Polyclinic, maintains that the High Complexity Hospital in Piura has become indispensable with the increase in complex diseases and the inefficient referral system.

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The most expensive medicine in the world

It is a drug whose cost rises to no less than three and a half million dollars. Its name is Hemgenix which, using a modified virus, delivers a gene to the patient's liver cells.

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Bioethics: First pig-to-human heart transplant

Although transplanting organs from animals to humans has been sought for decades (the so-called xenotransplantation), there are still many technical problems to solve. Furthermore, it is necessary to respect the ethical criteria of respect for people.

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Vaccination and the return to normality

For now, it remains to continue with the preventive rules already known and not give up on this effort. We must keep health self-care in mind as a norm that impacts people's lives.

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World Heart Day: prevention is life

It is important that medical students prepare themselves to save lives, and, above all, that they are able to learn and design plans to maintain cardiovascular health.

Dr. Wong gave a master class on planning in times of COVID

As part of the activities for the start of the new 2021-II semester, a master class was given to raise awareness and train teachers regarding the upcoming challenges of the Faculty of Human Medicine.

“The 2021-II cycle is an opportunity to continue building the country we want”

More than 8,000 undergraduate students from Piura and Lima begin the 2021-II academic period today at the University of Piura. “Although times remain challenging, we can face them with hope,” the rector told them.

Human Medicine will offer a course on virtual tools for teachers

The course will address medical education in times of pandemic and will cover the virtual teaching methodology based on clinical simulation and the ethical and bioethical aspects of medical education and research.

Human Medicine students promote health culture in schoolchildren

Since April 10, more than 80 students have been participating in the virtual "Health Promotion" workshop, taught by students from the aforementioned faculty at the University of Piura. The workshop is aimed at first and second-year secondary school students from the Scipion Llona state school and will conclude on July 17.

The 2021-1 cycle began

Antonio Abruña: “Let us work and study generously for our country”

Today marks the start of a new academic year at the University of Piura. The rector welcomed professors, administrative staff, and the more than 8,500 students from the Piura and Lima campuses.

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Early detection of cancer in children is possible

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death among children and adolescents worldwide; approximately 300,000 children aged 0-19 are diagnosed with this disease each year.

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“Social work is an intense, but satisfying activity.”

Dr. Augusto Quispe Chau, professor of Preventive and Community Medicine at our Faculty of Human Medicine, tells us about his teaching experience during these times of pandemic.

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February 4: World Cancer Day

Every year, the World Health Organization, the International Agency for Research on Cancer and the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) commemorate this day to raise awareness about the prevention of this disease.

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Tools of Family Medicine

The family, as a system, plays an important role not only in the process of generating health alterations but also in the process of recovery and rehabilitation.

Interview with Manuel Díaz

Second wave of COVID and summer illnesses: what to do about them?

Outbreaks? A second wave? Is dengue coming? Are there no ICU beds? We discussed these topics with internist Manuel Díaz, professor at the Faculty of Human Medicine of the University of Piura.

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The alleged danger of new messenger RNA vaccines

These are vaccines with a different system, so it's natural that there's some mistrust; and some content circulating on social media, whose sources aren't always reliable, can sow some doubt and fear.