Hydatid cysts are very common in Syria, and their known cause is echinococcus granulosus, which is transmitted to humans through animals. In most cases, it is located in the lung and liver, but it has other less frequent locations.

The fourth module of the Syrian fellowship program for laser applications in dentistry has started at Damascus University; the program launched the first module four months ago (on a monthly basis).

Damascus University organized a closing ceremony for the local university programming competition, Damascus Collegiate Programming Contest, and announced the results of the winning teams in the competition, with the participation of 32 teams from the Faculty of Information Engineering.

The Faculty of Dentistry at Damascus University launched a fellowship program in digital prosthodontics with distinctive scientific axes and under the supervision of professional academic and scientific expertise. The program aims at advancing dentists in the world of digital dentistry, and includes theoretical training and practical applications.