| Specialistic disciplines
(objectives)
The integrated course of Specialist Disciplines provides elements of the diagnosis and therapy of head and neck pathologies frequently encountered in the clinical practice of general medicine. The course aims at providing useful elements of prevention, diagnosis in order to establish a correct multidisciplinary integration with the specialist.
The training objectives are the understanding of the pathophysiological and etiopathological mechanisms of Oral, ENT and Visual diseases, starting from the anatomical, physiological and etiological topics, to outline the correct diagnostic and therapeutic pathways useful in general practice and in the interaction with specialists. The students will also be able to recognize and treat emergencies in all this specialist disciplines.
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Code
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90270 |
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Language
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ENG |
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Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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| Module: ORAL DISEASES
(objectives)
The integrated course of Specialist Disciplines provides elements of the diagnosis and therapy of head and neck pathologies frequently encountered in the clinical practice of general medicine. The course aims at providing useful elements of prevention, diagnosis in order to establish a correct multidisciplinary integration with the specialist.
The training objectives are the understanding of the pathophysiological and etiopathological mechanisms of Oral, ENT and Visual diseases, starting from the anatomical, physiological and etiological topics, to outline the correct diagnostic and therapeutic pathways useful in general practice and in the interaction with specialists. The students will also be able to recognize and treat emergencies in all this specialist disciplines.
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Language
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ENG |
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Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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2
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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MED/28
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Contact Hours
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20
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Type of Activity
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Core compulsory activities
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Teacher
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Lione Roberta
(syllabus)
• Definition of dentistry
• Existing specializations in dentistry (periodontology, orthodontics, paediatrics, gnathology, prosthesis, endodontics, conservative, oral surgery): definitions and operations
• Anatomy of the oral cavity
The teeth
The dental formula
Deciduous teeth and permanent teeth
Anatomy and functions of the tooth
Anatomy and functions of tooth support tissues
• Development of teething
Occlusion
Malocclusion
• Caries and complications (periapical pulps and periapical periodontitis, abscesses and phlegmon)
• Gingivitis and Periodontitis
• The first dental examination (how, where, when and why)
History
Medical Records Dental Records
• Diagnostics by images:
Orthopantomography
Telex
Endoral
CBCT
• Dental abnormalities
Included teeth (canines, third molars)
Agenesie
Supernumerary
Ankylosis
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in adult and pediatric patients
(reference books)
• L. Fonzi: “Anatomia funzionale e clinica dello splancnocranio”
• M. Chiapasco: “Manuale Illustrato di Chirurgia Orale”
• F. Gombos, R. Serpico: “Clinica odontoiatrica e stomatologica. Testo-atlante a colori di patologia e medicina orale per medici ed odontoiatri”
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
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Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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Mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Oral exam
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| Module: EYE DISEASES
(objectives)
The integrated course of Specialist Disciplines provides elements of the diagnosis and therapy of head and neck pathologies frequently encountered in the clinical practice of general medicine. The course aims at providing useful elements of prevention, diagnosis in order to establish a correct multidisciplinary integration with the specialist.
The training objectives are the understanding of the pathophysiological and etiopathological mechanisms of Oral, ENT and Visual diseases, starting from the anatomical, physiological and etiological topics, to outline the correct diagnostic and therapeutic pathways useful in general practice and in the interaction with specialists. The students will also be able to recognize and treat emergencies in all this specialist disciplines.
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Language
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ENG |
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Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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2
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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MED/30
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Contact Hours
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20
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Type of Activity
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Core compulsory activities
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Teacher
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Fenicia Vito
(syllabus)
Elements of anatomy and physiology
Fibrous tunics: Sclera - Cornea
Vascular tunics: Choroid - Ciliary body - Iris
Nerve tunics: Retina
Crystalline lens and vitreous
Anterior chamber, posterior chamber, aqueous humor
Optic Nerve and Optic Pathways
Eyelids and Conjunctiva
Lacrimal system: Gland and Lacrimal Tracts
Extrinsic Ocular Muscles
Orbit
Pathophysiological optics
The eye from an optical point of view
Elements of optics, prisms and lenses
Vision defects (myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia)
Visual acuity measurement (charts, decimals, diopters, retinoscopy (schiascopy), refractometer)
Pathology and Clinic
Eyelid diseases (chalazion, hordeolum, ectropion, entropion, ptosis)
Diseases of the lacrimal drainage system (occlusion, dacryocystitis)
Diseases of the conjunctiva (conjunctivitis, pinguecula, pterygium)
Diseases of the cornea (keratitis, corneal ulcers, keratoconus)
Diseases of the sclera (scleritis)
Diseases of the lens (cataracts)
Diseases of the vitreous
Diseases of the uvea (uveitis, tumors)
Diseases of the retina (angiomatosis, diabetic retinopathy, Hypertensive retinopathy, venous and arterial occlusions, inherited retinal degeneration, age-related macular degenerations, retinal detachment, retinoblastoma.
Neuro-ophthalmology (papilledema, optic neuritis, chiasmatic and retrochiasmatic syndrome).
Glaucoma (humor aqueous circulation, tonometry, visual field, optic nerve alterations)
Concomitant and paralytic strabismus (amblyopia, esotropia, exotropia)
Semeiotics and instrumental examinations
Physical examination (biomicroscopy, ophthalmoscopy)
Corneal evaluation (ophthalmometry, topography, endothelial microsc.)
Glaucoma and optical pathways (perimetry, ERG, VEP)
Color sense tests (Ishihara plates, Farnsworth test)
Retina imaging (Fluorescein angiography + ICGA, OCT, Ultrasound)
(reference books)
- Handouts. (for a quick review)
- Suggested textbooks (not mandatory):
• The Wills Eye Manual - Office and Emergency Room Diagnosis and Treatment of Eye Disease
• Kanski Clinical Ophthalmology ,Elsevier. (to go more into detail)
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
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Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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Mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Oral exam
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Teacher
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Sordi Edoardo
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
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Attendance
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not mandatory
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| Module: OTOLARINGOLOGY
(objectives)
The integrated course of Specialist Disciplines provides elements of the diagnosis and therapy of head and neck pathologies frequently encountered in the clinical practice of general medicine. The course aims at providing useful elements of prevention, diagnosis in order to establish a correct multidisciplinary integration with the specialist.
The training objectives are the understanding of the pathophysiological and etiopathological mechanisms of Oral, ENT and Visual diseases, starting from the anatomical, physiological and etiological topics, to outline the correct diagnostic and therapeutic pathways useful in general practice and in the interaction with specialists. The students will also be able to recognize and treat emergencies in all this specialist disciplines.
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Language
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ENG |
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Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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2
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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MED/31
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Contact Hours
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20
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Type of Activity
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Core compulsory activities
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Teacher
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Orlando Maria Patrizia
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
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Attendance
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not mandatory
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