Ateneo - UPO

Auxology, secular trend. Pubertal development. New health and social needs in pediatric age. The emerging problem of pediatric obesity. Management of cronic dieseases. Infectious diseases.

Pediatria per le professioni sanitarie.
di L. Perrone, C. Esposito, S.

The objective of this course is to generate knowledge, understanding, and the corresponding ability to apply them in relation to emerging pediatric conditions relevant to the degree program.

General concepts of biochemistry, anatomy and physiology

Lectures and plenary discussions of clinical cases to develop the interpretation of diagnostic tests and clinical reasoning, starting from the knowledge acquired in the basic courses, declined in the pediatric age

Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/services-
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Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects.

The student will be required to demonstrate knowledge of the conditions discussed and their application in a clinical context.

Auxology, secular trend, growth charts. Main causes of short stature. The emerging problem of pediatric obesity: prevalence, natural hystory, ethiopathogenesis, diagnostic process and treatment. Pubretal development; Main diseases of development age. Metabolic syndrome and Diabetes Mellitus. Management of cronic dieseases: multidisciplinary team. Infectious diseases in pediatrics. Actual vaccination schedule.

Student has to demonstrate knowledge of covered issues and to use the most suitable techniques taking into account the age and the clinical condition of the child.