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

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

Didactic material delivered by the Professors.