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Health professions degree in
Nursing
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Medicine and Surgery

SPECIALIST MEDICINE
cod. PC08797

Academic year 2024/25
2° year of course - First semester
Professor
Luca PAGLIARO
Academic discipline
Malattie del sangue (MED/15)
Field
Interdisciplinari e cliniche
Type of training activity
Characterising
10 hours
of face-to-face activities
1 credits
hub: PIACENZA
course unit
in ITALIAN
lectures timetable
exam calls

Integrated course unit module: MEDICAL CLINIC

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Learning objectives

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Prerequisites

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Course unit content

Hematology Prof. Pagliaro
Definitions and basic notions necessary to understand the clinical meaning and impact of the main hematological diseases.
This module will cover general aspects related to anemias, neutropenic disorders, thrombocytopenia, and the most relevant malignant hematological diseaases. Clinical problems related to hematopoietic stem cell transplantation will also be explained.
The most recent aspect of clinical research in hematology will be illustrated, including novel therapies.

Full programme

Overview of hematology, definition of key terms, and introduction to basic concepts. Study of blood physiology, including cell types (red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets) and their roles in the human body. Complete blood count evaluation. Study of anemias, including types, causes, symptoms, and treatments. Analysis of red blood cell disorders. In-depth study of thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) and coagulation disorders, including mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatments. Neutropenia overview, epidemiology, etiology, clinical presentation and differential diagnosis, and management approach. Acute leukemias: clinical presentation of acute myeloid and lymphoblastic leukemias, diagnostic and therapeutic management. Lymphadenopathies; Study of lymphomas, including pathogenic mechanisms, clinical presentation, diagnostic tests, and treatment options. Central venous devices: types, management, complications, and treatments. Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation as a therapy for hematologic diseases, including requirements, procedure, and complications. Exploration of the latest advancements in hematology research, including new treatments, innovative therapies, and promising approaches.

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Teaching methods

Lectures and clinical examples

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral examination

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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Contacts

Toll-free number

800 904 084

Student registry office

E. segreteria.medicina@unipr.it 
T. +39 0521 033700

Quality assurance office

Manager della didattica:
Sandra Cavalca
T. +39 0521 034908
E.  didattica.dimec@unipr.it 
E. sandra.cavalca@unipr.it
 

President of the degree course

Prof.ssa Elena Giovanna Bignami
E. elenagiovanna.bignami@unipr.it

Director of Professionalising Teaching Activities (DADP)

Teaching site Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria di Parma
Dott.ssa Rachele La Sala E. rlasala@ao.pr.it

Teaching site Azienda USL di Parma
Dott.ssa Lucia Gotri E. lugotri@ausl.pr.it

Teaching site Azienda USL di Piacenza
Dott.ssa Cinzia Merlini E. cmerlini@ausl.pc.it

 

Faculty advisor

Prof. Luca Ampollini
E. luca.ampollini@unipr.it 

Dott.ssa Cristina Casubolo
E. ccasubolo@ao.pr.it 

Dott.ssa Francesca Costa
E. f.costa@ausl.pc.it 

Career guidance delegate

Prof. Enzo Poli
E. enzo.poli@unipr.it

Dott.ssa Cristina Casubolo
E. ccasubolo@ao.pr.it 

Erasmus delegate

Prof. Roberto Sala
E. roberto.sala@unipr.it

Quality assurance manager

Prof.ssa Nicoletta Ronda
E. nicoletta.ronda@unipr.it

Internationalization delegate

Dott. Sandrino Marra
E. smarra@ao.pr.it