Approfondimenti di neurologia clinica: dalla diagnosi al trattamento
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
To impart essential knowledge regarding the anatomical and functional underpinnings of primary neurological symptoms, with a particular emphasis on cognitive impairments. To provide knowledge of the clinical and diagnostic considerations for major neurological disorders, with a specific focus on disorders affecting higher brain functions. To offer a theoretical and methodological foundation for clinical and instrumental diagnostic approaches and therapeutic strategies.
Expected learning outcomes
To acquire the fundamentals of clinical neurological semeiotics and hence to develop the ability to recognise and evaluate principal neurological signs and symptoms. To master the appropriate use of neurological terminology. To gain expertise in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of significant central, peripheral, and hereditary neurological disorders. To understand the fundamentals of provision of outpatient neurological care.
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
Course syllabus
Fundamental of the neurologic examination
Semeiotics of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems
Functional neuroanatomy of the cerebral cortex
Elements of neuropsychology and cortical functions
Diagnostic techniques in Neurology
Nervous system diseases associated with cognitive impairment
Cerebrovascular diseases
Multiple sclerosis
Dementias
Headache
Delirium and alterations of consciousness
Parkinson disease and and Parkinsonism syndromes
Brain electrical activity, EEG, and epilepsy
Cranial and systemic neuropathies
Neuromuscular junction and myopathies
Motoneuron diseases
Coma and cerebral death
Infectious diseases of the nervous system
Neurosurgical emergencies
Principles of neuro-oncology
Principles of neuro-traumathology
Principles of therapeutics
Semeiotics of central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems
Functional neuroanatomy of the cerebral cortex
Elements of neuropsychology and cortical functions
Diagnostic techniques in Neurology
Nervous system diseases associated with cognitive impairment
Cerebrovascular diseases
Multiple sclerosis
Dementias
Headache
Delirium and alterations of consciousness
Parkinson disease and and Parkinsonism syndromes
Brain electrical activity, EEG, and epilepsy
Cranial and systemic neuropathies
Neuromuscular junction and myopathies
Motoneuron diseases
Coma and cerebral death
Infectious diseases of the nervous system
Neurosurgical emergencies
Principles of neuro-oncology
Principles of neuro-traumathology
Principles of therapeutics
Prerequisites for admission
None
Teaching methods
Theory formal lectures and and practical classes, class discussions, analysis of research works.
Teaching Resources
Bibliography will be provided during the course and uploaded to the MyAriel website.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Oral examination.
The committee will evaluate the student's ability to employ the knowledge acquired about the nervous system, encompassing anatomical-functional aspects and related pathophysiological considerations.
In particular, the student should demonstrate the ability to:
- Precisely localize lesions within the central, peripheral, and muscular components of the nervous system.
- Provide a comprehensive overview of the main neurological diseases.
- Initiate the differential diagnostic process for the main neurological syndromes (e.g., headache, loss of consciousness, cognitive deficits, motor deficits, visual disturbances, etc.).
- Possess a foundational understanding of therapeutic principles for neurological diseases and contemporary advancements in the field.
- Formulate diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic hypotheses of major central and peripheral nervous system disorders and hereditary neurological diseases.
- Accurately identify the potential location of lesions by recognizing impairments in specific functional systems
The committee will evaluate the student's ability to employ the knowledge acquired about the nervous system, encompassing anatomical-functional aspects and related pathophysiological considerations.
In particular, the student should demonstrate the ability to:
- Precisely localize lesions within the central, peripheral, and muscular components of the nervous system.
- Provide a comprehensive overview of the main neurological diseases.
- Initiate the differential diagnostic process for the main neurological syndromes (e.g., headache, loss of consciousness, cognitive deficits, motor deficits, visual disturbances, etc.).
- Possess a foundational understanding of therapeutic principles for neurological diseases and contemporary advancements in the field.
- Formulate diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic hypotheses of major central and peripheral nervous system disorders and hereditary neurological diseases.
- Accurately identify the potential location of lesions by recognizing impairments in specific functional systems
Professor(s)
Reception:
by appointment (e-mail)
Office of the Director