The innovation of mRNA vaccines lies not in using inactive parts of the virus but in giving the body instructions to fight it. The 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Hungarian biochemist Katalin Karikó and US immunologist Drew Weissman for developing the mRNA vaccine against COVID-19. mRNA-based vaccines had been...Read More
The discourse surrounding medical pedagogy has finally found its place at UniCamillus. For some time now the medical and scientific community has been discussing and comparing diverse methodologies employed in imparting medical knowledge and educating healthcare professionals at large. On 29th of September, in the UniCamillus’ UniLabs lecture theatre, several pre- and post-graduate training methodologies and...Read More
Professor Young Sam Kim and Doctor Young Min Park presented their innovative dental techniques to UniCamillus students On Friday 29th September, from 2.30pm, UniCamillus had the great honour of welcoming two distinguished international personalities in the field of dentistry: Professor Young Sam Kim and Doctor Young Min Park, both from Seoul. Their talk began after the...Read More
The first edition has come to a successful close, reaffirming UniCamillus’ international vocation. The first edition of the CPD second-level course in “Advanced Surgical Extraction and Implantology” (ASEI) has concluded after a year, bringing with it the success of an advanced programme and internationally renowned professors. Just yesterday, on Thursday, 28th September, the participants presented their...Read More
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of mortality worldwide, but prevention can make a difference World Heart Day is celebrated on 29th of September and was established by the World Heart Federation. Its goal is to raise awareness among citizens about the importance of cardiovascular prevention. While cardiovascular disease (such as heart diseases and strokes) is among the...Read More
The UniCamillus Medical English Pronunciation course ‒ the first of its kind in Italy ‒ is specifically designed for university lecturers and is part of the CPD programme offered by the UniCamillus Language Centre (UCLC). The course starts next week (on 2nd and 6th of October) and focuses on English phonetics. For our University, which...Read More
A disease that has no cure and is hard to predict, but it can be controlled: the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate lifestyle 21st September 2023 marks World Alzheimer’s Day, a date established in 1994 by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and by Alzheimer’s disease international (ADI). This day is aimed at focusing on...Read More
Professor Vittorio Unfer, a lecturer in Gynaecology and Midwifery at UniCamillus, answers questions from Luciano Onder on the TG5 Salute programme (segment of the programme about health) to shed light on polycystic ovary syndrome, a common issue among women of childbearing age. Irregular or even absent menstrual cycles: this is just one of the symptoms that...Read More
Widely spread, yet little known: lymphoma, the tumour that affects the lymphatic system, deserves more attention as an early diagnosis is essential for treatment. With a focus on the emotional well-being of patients. As in previous years since 2004, the 15th September marks World Lymphoma Awareness Day (WLAD). This annual event started from an initiative by the Lymphoma...Read More
