Ateneo - UPO

In the present course we will present the main clinical, epidemiological and assistential features of selected diseases, with specific attention to those causing frailty

Harrison, Internal Medicine, Rugarli, Medicina Interna, Cecil Textbook of Medicine, Ettore Bartoli, Medicina Interna

To know epidemiology, prevention principles and main clinical features of non surgical human diseases; to learn the classification of human diseases

To have a knowledge of the main basis of anatomy and physiology

Frontal Lessons

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Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted
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modalities, concerning academic aspects.

Written test, multiple choice; 15 questions, no penalty for mistakes; 2 for each right answer.

- Physiopathology, clinical manifestations and complications of cardiovascular diseases, chronic articular disorders, respiratory diseases and principal infectious diseases
- The chronic liver diseases
- Management of elderly and frail patients

Knowledge and comprehension of the theorical basis of the most prevalent non surgical conditions, of their physiology and of the management of patients