Learning objectives
The student, at the end of the course, by integrating the his/her background of anatomy, and physiology, should be able to demonstrate full knowledge of major rheumatologic diseases
Prerequisites
anatomy, general pathology, physiology
Course unit content
The Rheumatology course is part of the integrated course on kidney and urinary tract diseases. The course gives the student the basic elements in order to understand etiology, pathogenesis, clinical aspects, diagnosis and therapy of the main rheumatologic diseases
Full programme
Rheumatoid arthritis
Spondyloarthritis
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Scleroderma
Dermatomyiositis and polymiositis
Vasculitides in adults: clssification, diagnosis, clinical aspects, treatment
Polymyalgia rheumatica and Giant Cell (temporal) Artheritis
Osteoarthritis
Fibromyalgia in adults
Paget disease of bone
Bibliography
Reference e-book: UpToDate (free from University or Hospital PCs)
Teaching methods
lectures with slides
Assessment methods and criteria
oral exhamination
Other information
the slides of the lectures and seminars will be made available online
2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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