Medical Science Specialties 4
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
- Identify the main diseases of the gastrointestinal tract
- know the main diseases of the renal system;
- to know the interactions between the various pathologies and the possible consequences on nutritional aspects in order to identify the appropriate dietary approach measures;
- to know the physiopathological mechanisms and to describe a dietary-behavioural pathway which is individualised to the patient and to any concomitant pathologies which may require it.
- know the main diseases of the renal system;
- to know the interactions between the various pathologies and the possible consequences on nutritional aspects in order to identify the appropriate dietary approach measures;
- to know the physiopathological mechanisms and to describe a dietary-behavioural pathway which is individualised to the patient and to any concomitant pathologies which may require it.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course students will have the knowledge on the principal gastrointestinal diseases, as far as epidemiology, clinical manifestations and diagnostic techniques are concerned.
The students understand the pathophysiological features of acute and chronic diseases and recognize the most relevant signs and symptoms of renal diseases.
Ability to make a nutritional diagnosis for different diseases and to elaborate indications and appropriate dietary plans for individuals and populations, in a preventive and therapeutic sense.
The students understand the pathophysiological features of acute and chronic diseases and recognize the most relevant signs and symptoms of renal diseases.
Ability to make a nutritional diagnosis for different diseases and to elaborate indications and appropriate dietary plans for individuals and populations, in a preventive and therapeutic sense.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Prerequisites for admission
None
Assessment methods and Criteria
Multiple Choice Test
Gastroenterology
Course syllabus
Anatomy and physiopathology of the gastrointestinal tract.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Dyspepsia.
Peptic ulcer and Helicobacter pylori infection.
Celiac disease.
Inflammatory bowel disease.
Gallstones and bile duct stones.
Diverticulosis and Diverticular disease of the colon.
Irritable bowel syndrome.
Food allergies.
Lactose intolerance.
Acute and chronic pancreatitis.
Tumors of the gastrointestinal tract.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Dyspepsia.
Peptic ulcer and Helicobacter pylori infection.
Celiac disease.
Inflammatory bowel disease.
Gallstones and bile duct stones.
Diverticulosis and Diverticular disease of the colon.
Irritable bowel syndrome.
Food allergies.
Lactose intolerance.
Acute and chronic pancreatitis.
Tumors of the gastrointestinal tract.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons
Teaching Resources
Slides e Unigastro (Coordinamento Nazionale dei Docenti di Gastroenterologia): Malattie dell'Apparato Digerente-Edizione 2019-2022(also available in English version)
Nephrology
Course syllabus
Approach to the patient with renal disease: how to recognise the presenting syndromes of the patient with renal disease (nephritic syndrome, nephrotic syndrome, isolated urinary changes, rapidly progressive renal failure, chronic renal disease), how to measure renal function (glomerular filtrate, tubular function, endocrine function), which tests are useful in the diagnosis of renal disease and urinary sediment analysis.
Approach to the patient with new renal failure: how to distinguish acute from chronic renal failure, how to distinguish the different forms of acute renal failure (prerenal, parenchymal, obstructive); intrahospital acute renal failure: when to think about decompensation, sepsis, contrast nephropathy, dehydration, drug nephritis and atheroembolism.
How to recognise the endocrine changes typical of renal failure, when and which investigations to ask for to investigate hyporigenerative anaemia, vitamin D deficiency and hyperparathyroidism.
Approach to the patient with new renal failure: how to distinguish acute from chronic renal failure, how to distinguish the different forms of acute renal failure (prerenal, parenchymal, obstructive); intrahospital acute renal failure: when to think about decompensation, sepsis, contrast nephropathy, dehydration, drug nephritis and atheroembolism.
How to recognise the endocrine changes typical of renal failure, when and which investigations to ask for to investigate hyporigenerative anaemia, vitamin D deficiency and hyperparathyroidism.
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons, interactive discussion of clinical cases.
Teaching Resources
Slides and materials provided by the lecturer
Applied dietotherapy 2
Course syllabus
1) acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), peritoneal dialysis and haemodialysis, renal transplantation, nephroliatosis
2) Osteoporosis
3) IBD, GERD, malabsorption
4) Pancreatitis
5) Food allergies and intolerances
6) Coeliac disease
7) Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Wilson's disease
8) Ketogenic diet
2) Osteoporosis
3) IBD, GERD, malabsorption
4) Pancreatitis
5) Food allergies and intolerances
6) Coeliac disease
7) Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Wilson's disease
8) Ketogenic diet
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons
Teaching Resources
National and international guidelines
Applied dietotherapy 2
MED/49 - FOOD AND DIETETIC SCIENCES - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours
Professors:
Bertoli Simona, Lorenzini Erna Cecilia
Gastroenterology
MED/12 - GASTROENTEROLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours
Professor:
Dell'Era Alessandra
Nephrology
MED/14 - NEPHROLOGY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours
Professor:
Cozzolino Mario Gennaro
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
By appointment
Office: Giuseppe Colombo n.60 (DiSTAM)