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Anatomical-physiological nervous system fundamentals and main neurological diseases.

Bertora, P. (2015). Neurologia: per i corsi di laurea in professioni sanitarie. Piccin.
Padovani, A. (2018). Neurologia per le professioni sanitarie. Piccin.

To acquire the main clinical and anatomical-physiological notions of neurological diseases and their application in contact with the patient.

Fundamentals of anatomy and physiology of the nervous system.

Face-to-face lessons supported by multimedia presentations (PowerPoint).

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Written examination consisting of multiple-choice questions.

Functional examination of the nervous system and approach to the study of Clinical Neurology
Cerebrovascular diseases
Epilepsy, brain tumors, head and spinal trauma
Dementias, basal ganglia disorders
Central nervous system infections
Multiple sclerosis, headache disorders
Motor neuron diseases, peripheral neuropathies

Good knowledge of the anatomical bases of the main diseases of the nervous system. Good knowledge of epidemiological data, main symptoms, diagnostic findings, in particular radiological. Outline of treatment.