Biomedical laboratory techniques | University of Parma

Professor
Academic discipline: Patologia generale (MED/04)
Field: Scienze biomediche
Type of training activity: Basic

16 hours
of face-to-face activities

2 credits

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Integrated course unit module: GENERAL PATHOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY

Learning objectives

The purpose of the course is to gain knowledge of the etio-pathogenetic mechanisms of human diseases as well as notions of semeiotics and medical terminology.

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

Cellular alterations of growth and differentiation.
Necrosis and apoptosis.
Definitions and nomenclature of benign and malignant neoplasms.
Protooncogenes, oncogenes and oncoproteins. Tumor suppressor genes.
Tumour diagnosis and biological basis of anti-neoplastic therapies.
Transmission patterns of single-gene disorders (Familial hypercholesterolemia, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease).
Atherosclerosis
Trombosis, angina and myocardial infarction.
Diabetes mellitus

Full programme

Cellular Pathology
Cellular alterations of growth and differentiation. Necrosis and apoptosis.
Oncology
Definition, nomenclature, and biological properties of benign and malignant neoplasms. Molecular basis of cancer. Protooncogenes, oncogenes. Tumor suppressor genes. Diagnosis and biological basis of anti-neoplastic therapies.
Transmission patterns of single-gene disorders (Familial hypercholesterolemia, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease).
Atherosclerosis, trombosis, angina and myocardial infarction. Diabetes mellitus

Bibliography

Parola M. “Patologia Generale” EDISES
Pontieri G.M. “Elementi di Patologia Generale” III edizione PICCIN

Teaching methods

Oral lesson

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral Exam

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