Health Professions of Technical Sciences (assistential)

Activity type

* Scienze della dietistica

SSD

MED/13

Year

2nd year

Semester

1st semester

CFU

2

Hours distribution

20 classroom hours

Lecturers

FRANCESCO LOMBARDO

Activity type

Scienze biomediche

SSD

BIO/10

Year

2nd year

Semester

1st semester

CFU

2

Hours distribution

20 classroom hours

Lecturers

ANNA SCOTTO D'ABUSCO

Activity type

* Scienze della dietistica

SSD

MED/49

Year

2nd year

Semester

1st semester

CFU

2

Hours distribution

20 classroom hours

Lecturers

SILVIA MIGLIACCIO

Activity type

* Scienze della dietistica

SSD

MED/38

Year

2nd year

Semester

1st semester

CFU

2

Hours distribution

20 classroom hours

Lecturers

CATERINA ANANIA

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At the end of the course, students should be able to frame the main endocrinological pathologies from a clinical point of view


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It is expected that the student has acquired a sufficient knowledge with the fundamentals of biochemistry and of main processes relevant for human cells, in order to improve the understanding of the molecular pathways, which are affected in pathological processes.


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Students must have a good knowledge of basic Anatomy, Physiology and Genetics.


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Knowledge acquired by attending the first level Degree


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At the end of the teaching program the student will be able to:
integrate the etiological and pathophysiological mechanisms of the diseases of the endocrine system with the clinical presentation
analyze symptoms, signs, and complications of diseases
investigate in orderly diagnostic algorithms and give indications on prevention and therapies
comprehend the differences, similarities, and interplay between functional and organic endocrine diseases
comprehend the reciprocal interaction between environment, genetics, psychological status, and endocrine function and diseases
deal with patients’ suffering for acute and chronic endocrine diseases

Introduction to the endocrine system
THE THYROID: Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Nontoxic goiter, Thyroiditis, Thyroid cancer
CALCIUM AND BONE METABOLISM: Hyperparathyroidism Hypoparathyroidism, Osteoporosis
THE ADRENAL GLANDS: Adrenal insufficiency, Cushing’s syndrome, Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, The incidentally discovered adrenal mass, The adrenal medulla
ENDOCRINOLOGY OF HYPERTENSION: Renin-angiotensinII-related hypertension, Mineralcorticoid-related hypertension, Pheocromocytoma.
Hirsutism
METABOLIC DISORDERS: Diabetes mellitus, Hypoglicemia, Obesity and metabolic syndrome
SPECIAL TOPICS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY: Transexualism, Testicular cancer, Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis

Calcium and bone metabolism: Hyperparathyroidism Hypoparathyroidism, Osteoporosis
The adrenal glands: Adrenal insufficiency, Cushing’s syndrome, Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, The incidentally discovered adrenal mass, The adrenal medulla
Diabetes mellitus, Hypoglicemia, Obesity and metabolic syndrome
Hormonal theory of aging
Menstrual cycle.


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Structure and properties of biological macromolecules: carbohydrates, proteins, lipid molecules and nucleic acids.
Principles of membrane transport, bioenergetics, metabolic pathways, regulatory mechanisms including receptor-mediated signaling, steroid and peptide hormones.
Chemical mechanisms of enzymes, phosphodiesterases.
Structure and function of hemoglobin and myoglobin.
Hydrosoluble and liposoluble vitamins.
Free radicals.



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Slides; updated reviews; Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine; F. LOMBARDO, A. LENZI: MANUALE DI ENDOCRINOLOGIA, EDISES, 2017


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D.L. Nelson, M.M. Cox, Introduzione alla Biochimica di Lehninger, ed Zanichelli

D.L. Nelson, M.M. Cox, I Principi della Biochimica di Lehninger, ed Zanichelli

M. Lieberman, A. Marks, MARKS BIOCHIMICA MEDICA Un approccio clinico

Lange, HARPER-BIOCHIMICA, ed McGraw-Hill



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Updated reviews


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Interactive lectures, stimulating students with questions and opinions on the topics covered in order to make the participation of the students as active as possible, practical exercises in Skill Lab, ADE.


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Face-to-face lessons unless otherwise provided by the University, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.



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Mandatory


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Students are required to attend 66% of scheduled classes


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Oral examination


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To pass the exam it is necessary to achieve a grade of not less than 18/30e. The student must demonstrate that he has acquired a sufficient knowledge of the topics of Biochemistry.
To achieve a score of 30/30 cum laude, the student must instead demonstrate that he has acquired an excellent knowledge of all the topics covered during the course, being able to connect them in a logical and coherent way.



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Suspicious features of a thyroid nodule


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The description of one or more topics is requested


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