Students and professors celebrated Human Medicine Faculty Week

As part of Peruvian Medicine Day, celebrated on October 5, students and professors held a master class, presented research, prepared for the university games, among other activities.

Faculty of Human Medicine

They will teach a virtual course on structural biochemistry

Following the guidelines of the 68th World Health Assembly (2015), the Faculty of Human Medicine will organize a series of activities with the aim of strengthening and encouraging research on bacterial resistance.

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Harambee: an initiative for everyone to collaborate

On World Humanitarian Day, it is fitting to mention Harambee. This initiative promotes a new way of viewing African reality, disseminating the values, qualities, and future possibilities of the African continent.

International Left-Handers Day

Laterality and health

The existence of left-handed individuals has been known for many years, and most researchers estimate that they make up 10% of the population. In some cultures, being left-handed is frowned upon.

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World Breastfeeding Week

During this World Breastfeeding Week, let us emphasize the importance of promoting this activity that protects newborns and their mothers.

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Prevention is the best strategy

Herd immunity through primary infection cannot be a valid and ethical health strategy in modern medicine, as achieving such protection will cost many people their lives.

Dr. Damián García-Olmo

Expert explains the use of stem cells to alleviate lung inflammation caused by COVID-19

Dr. Damián García-Olmo, a member of the Advisory Council of the Faculty of Human Medicine at UDEP, is participating in the study, along with specialists from Europe and North America, to find a therapy using these cells.

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The heroic blood transfusion

It is proven that blood transfusions do not produce any negative effects on donors and that, rather, they can greatly benefit another person and even save their life.

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World Allergy Day

July 8th is World Allergy Day, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, for various reasons.

DR. VLADIMIR BUSTINZA

“A face shield is not a substitute for a face mask.”

The professor of Human Medicine at UDEP recommends the use of face masks, especially in the current context, where many of us will go out to fulfill our work activities and will inevitably have social contact.

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Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome

July 3rd is International Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome Day, which aims to spread knowledge of this pathology, also among doctors, to quickly reach an accurate diagnosis.

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Pronabec announces two competitions for 150 scholarships

“The "School Talent Scholarship" and "School Sports Scholarship" programs will fund the education of 150 young Peruvians. Applications for these scholarships close on June 26.

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The ethics of COVID-19 vaccines

A WHO report indicates that there are currently 136 active projects to develop a COVID-19 vaccine. At least six, according to the journal Science, use human fetal cells in their production. .

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June 20: National Hepatitis B Awareness Day

This day aims to raise awareness about the impact of this disease, as well as to take action to prevent it in the Peruvian population.

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The new coronavirus: questions and answers for the general public

Our healthcare system has already collapsed, and if we get sick, we won't receive timely care. There's also no medication effective enough against the virus. Prevention is key to our success in overcoming this pandemic.

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The value of virtue in personal excellence

In these times of pandemic we have learned to value things we took for granted: greeting a friend or relative in person; going for a walk or doing sports; celebrating a family gathering, among others.