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Mobile Clinic goes to Platres village for screening of ophthalmological diseases

Wednesday, 14 November 2018 by Jennifer Lyons, MBBS 2022 Last Saturday, 10 November 2018, the Mobile Clinic in collaboration with the Pantheo Eye Center travelled to Platres to perform ophthalmology checks. The Mobile Clinic team made a first stop in Limassol, at the Pantheo Eye Center, to pick up the necessary equipment for the expedition [...]

Mobile Clinic goes to Platres village for screening of ophthalmological diseases2024-01-03T09:53:49+00:00

A UNIC Story – Sotiris Demosthenous

He studied Biology at the University of North Carolina. In 2011, the University of Nicosia established the 1st Medical School in Cyprus. Sotiris saw an opportunity to follow his dream. In 2016, he graduated from the 4-year MBBS Medical Programme, offered by UNIC in partnership with St George's, University of London. He now works as [...]

A UNIC Story – Sotiris Demosthenous2024-01-03T09:53:50+00:00

Researchers find new genes link to arthritis in bone marrow lesions

July 18, 2017   Experts have found a new group of genes in tissue around the bone marrow from patients with arthritis. Researchers have found a pattern of genes which is characteristic of osteoarthritis and may be a step towards better treatments for this condition. Pain is a major problem for people worldwide and [...]

Researchers find new genes link to arthritis in bone marrow lesions2024-01-03T09:53:50+00:00

Cannabinoids used in sequence with chemotherapy are a more effective treatment for cancer

Thursday, 08 June 2017 New research has confirmed that cannabinoids - the active chemicals in cannabis - are effective in killing leukaemia cells, particularly when used in combination with chemotherapy treatments. Researchers also found that sequential use of an initial dose of chemotherapy first and then cannabinoids significantly improved overall results against the blood [...]

Cannabinoids used in sequence with chemotherapy are a more effective treatment for cancer2024-01-03T09:53:51+00:00

Drug market blamed for problems treating sick children

Thursday, 25 May 2017 Antibiotics used to treat a variety of common bacterial infections are becoming more difficult to access, mostly because the drugs are less profitable for manufacturers to produce and market, say experts. Writing in a commentary in Clinical Microbiology and Infection, researchers including those at St George’s, University of London, say the [...]

Drug market blamed for problems treating sick children2024-01-03T09:53:51+00:00

IMEX meets in Cyprus

Tuesday, 23 May 2017 The University of Nicosia Medical School recently hosted the bi-annual meeting of the International Medical Educators eXchange programme, IMEX.  IMEX is an initiative between medical schools in Europe and Canada.  The aim is to provide an international orientation on medical education for senior faculty members of the medical schools involved: [...]

IMEX meets in Cyprus2024-01-03T09:53:51+00:00

ECNP seminar in Neuropsychopharmacology

The University of Nicosia Medical School (UNMS) announces the organisation of the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ECNP) seminar at the UNMS in Cyprus, between 10th and 12th of November 2017. The aim of the ECNP seminar is to provide an interactive training course for future leading scientists in neuropsychopharmacology. Focused every year on a [...]

ECNP seminar in Neuropsychopharmacology2024-01-03T09:53:51+00:00