Physiopathology of implantation and early pregnancy
Miscarriage: aetiology, clinical forms, diagnosis, principles of treatment
Ectopic pregnancy: aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, principles of treatment
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia): aetiology, pathogenetic mechanisms, diagnosis, principles of treatment
Diabetes in pregnancy: aetiology, pathogenetic mechanisms, diagnosis, principles of treatment.
Abruptio placenta and placenta previa: aetiology, pathogenetic mechanisms, diagnosis, principles of treatment
Preterm labour: Aetiology, pathogenetic mechanisms, diagnosis, principles of treatment
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
HIV, COVID-19, HAV, HBV, HCV, ZIKV infections in pregnancy
Major puerperal disorders
Disorders in amniotic fluid volume

Obstetric interventions
Rhythmic variations of labour, obstructed labour and uterine rupture
Malpositions and malpresentations
Prolapse of the umbilical cord
Shoulder dystocia
Disseminated intravascular coagulation

-Pescetto, De Cecco, Pecorari, Ragni. Ginecologia e ostetricia. 2017
-Didactic material delivered by the Professors

Physiopathology of implantation and early pregnancy
Miscarriage: aetiology, clinical forms, diagnosis, principles of treatment
Ectopic pregnancy: aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, principles of treatment
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (pregnancy-induced hypertension, preeclampsia, eclampsia): aetiology, pathogenetic mechanisms, diagnosis, principles of treatment
Diabetes in pregnancy: aetiology, pathogenetic mechanisms, diagnosis, principles of treatment.
Abruptio placenta and placenta previa: aetiology, pathogenetic mechanisms, diagnosis, principles of treatment
Preterm labour: Aetiology, pathogenetic mechanisms, diagnosis, principles of treatment
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
HIV, COVID-19, HAV, HBV, HCV, ZIKV infections in pregnancy
Major puerperal disorders
Disorders in amniotic fluid volume

Operative vaginal birth: application of the obstetric suction cup and forceps
CTG in labour and discussion of clinical cases
Perineal trauma: treatment of perineal lacerations (with practical suturing approach)
Placenta accreta spectrum disorders
Surgical times of CT and obstetric-gynaecologist interventions
Practice in the operating room: compression sutures, the surgical times of C-section, Cesarean hysterectomy and the main surgical interventions

-Pescetto, De Cecco, Pecorari, Ragni. Ginecologia e ostetricia. 2017
-Ragusa, Crescini; Urgenze ed Emergenze in Sala Parto; Piccin; October 2016

Principles of endocrinology: definition of endocrinology, hormone synthesis and secretion, feedback mechanisms regulating hormone synthesis and secretion, hormone transport, hormone receptors, hormone actions.
Pathophysiology of the hypothalamus-pituitary axis, disorders of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland: pituitary tumours, prolactinomas, acromegaly and gigantism, diabetes insipidus, hypopituitarism.
Pathophysiology of the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis and thyroid disorders: thyroiditis, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer.
Pathophysiology of calcium-phosphorus metabolism and disorders of the parathyroid glands: hypocalcaemia, hypercalcemia, hypoparathyroidism, hyperparathyroidism. Osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases.
Pathophysiology of the endocrine pancreas, type 1 diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes mellitus, acute and chronic complications of diabetes mellitus, hypoglycaemia.
Pathophysiology of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis: adrenocortical hypofunction and adrenocortical insufficiency (Addison’s disease), adrenocortical hyperfunction, Cushing syndrome, pheochromocytoma (chromaffin cell tumour of the adrenal medulla).
Pathophysiology of the hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis: hypogonadism, menstrual disorders and amenorrhea, hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovary syndrome, female infertility.
Pathophysiology of the hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis: hypogonadism, cryptorchid-ism, male infertility.
Obesity, metabolic syndrome, and dyslipidaemias.

Didactic material delivered by the Professors

-Human Nutrition: Macronutrients; Micronutients; Basal Metabolism and Caloric Intakes; The Food Categories; Vitamins and Minerals; The Food Pyramid
-Nutritional needs and guidelines during Pregnancy
-Nutritional needs and guidelines during Lactation
-Nutritional aspects of Maternal and Child Health in Global Health: Maternal and Child mortality; Most common nutritional causes; The impact of nutrition on child development

Materials delivered by the Professor