Ateneo - UPO

Neonatal semiotics.
Principles of neonatal and pediatric nutrition.
Pediatric gastroenterology.
Pediatric cardiology.
Pediatric hematology.

G. Bona, R. Miniero; Pediatria Pratica, XI edizione Ed. Minerva Medica, 2024. N. Principi, A. Rubino; Pediatria Generale e Specialistica. Casa Editrice Ambrosiana. II edizione. 2017 V. De Sanctis Manuale di adolescentologia. Pacini editore. 2002 International guidelines published by Scientific Societies and Expert Groups.

The aim of this course is to focus on the main pathologies of the pediatric age with a particular mention of pediatric specialities. All paediatric diseases will be treated in three paediatric modules in a multidisciplinary, interprofessional and integrated vision of the main health problems of the paediatric age, not only focused on the disease but also on the child itself on his/her gender specificity and social context with his/her family.

Students have to Know main physiology and
pathology knowledges of growth processes in
pediatric age.

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.

Supplementary material (slides, bibliography, webinars) will be made available online.

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-
students-physical-or-learning-disabilities

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.

Oral examination.
Students have to demonstrate knowledge of treated
diseases and ability in clinical reasoning

Neonatal semiotics: anthropometric evaluation, head-to-toe physical examination of the newborn. Main neonatal pathological conditions and neonatal screenings. Neonatal nutrition (breastfeeding and its benefits, characteristics of formula milk). Pediatric nutrition: needs and complementary nutrition. Pediatric gastroenterology: celiac disease, gastroesophageal reflux, eosinophilic esophagitis, functional disorders, food allergies. Pediatric nephrology: urinary tract infections, hemolytic-uremic syndrome, hematuria and proteinuria. Pediatric hematology: anemias and thrombocytopenia. Where appropriate, gender differences will be highlighted.

Approach to the main pathologies treated in the
course in terms of Knowledge, differential diagnosis
and therapy. Ability to apply knowledge through
clinical reasoning.