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90184 -
I.C. Professional Ethics
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The course aims to provide students with specific skills on the fundamental issues of ethics, ethics and communication. At the end of the course, the student must be able to understand the psychological implications related to professional practice and emotional involvement with the patient; knowing how to develop the skills necessary to assist the person with health problems by knowing the cognitive, adaptive and emotional processes in patients who face acute, chronic and chronic / degenerative disease processes.
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Clinical psychology, group dynamics
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At the end of the lessons the student will be able to understand the psychological implications related to professional practice and emotional involvement with the patient; knowing how to develop the skills necessary to assist the individuals with health problems knowing the cognitive, adaptive and emotional processes in patients facing acute, chronic and chronic / degenerative disease processes.
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FAIRFIELD BETH
( syllabus)
The General Psychology course intends to give the student the theoretical knowledge and methodological basis for understanding the human brain and behavior.
Topics covered: - The science of psychology: the nature and definition of psychology, theoretical models, methods of research, the brain and behavior. - Sensation and perception: Sensory processes, sensory ststems, Illusions, Pattern recognition, the Gestalt proinciples, Face perception. - Consciousness: Attention, attention as a filter, automatic and controlled attentive processes, i circadian rhythms, sleeping, drug induced states. - Learning: the role of experience, classical conditioning, operant conditioning. - Memory: short-term memory, working memory, long-term memory. Encoding, storage and retrieval of information, forgetting. - Language and thinking: properties and structures of language, understanding and producing language, theories of knowledge, concepts and propositions, reasoning, problem solving, decision-making. - Motivation and emotions: theories of motivatoin, theories of emotion, emotion-cognition interactions, positive emotions. - Lifespan development: cognitive, social and emotional development, social thinking, social influence and behavior in groups. - Health psychology: stress, pain, health promotion and illness prevention. - Psychological disorders and treatment
( reference books)
Holt N., Bremner A., Sutherland E., Vliek M., Passer M., Smith R. Psychology – The science of mind and behavior (fourth edition). Mc Graw-Hill Education, 2019.
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2
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M-PSI/01
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20
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Medical Sciences and Techniques (ethics and communication)
(objectives)
The teaching, integrated with psychology, aims to provide the student with specific skills on the fundamental issues of ethics, deontology and communication: central pillars and essential knowledge for the professional exercise and carrying out the activity professional, which support the action of the healthcare professional, in all the patient's caretaking activity, in an operational context, strongly renewed over time both by progress and by scientific and technological achievements and by the regulatory and organizational, which strengthened the concept of team or team, and of professional responsibility. The course introduces the student to knowledge of the legislation on the autonomy of professional practice, on the specific professional profile and on the relevant legal-medico-legal aspects and the related implications of professional practice.
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Varchetta Celestino
( syllabus)
1. introduction to ethics and deontology, concepts and fundamental values of professional ethics in the modern healthcare context; 2. elements of patient safety, professional responsibility and health law; 3. the communication relationship for health professionals: enhancement of communication and information with the user, with the team, with the outside world.
( reference books)
Patient Centered Care in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy by Aarthi Ramlaul, Vosper Publisher: Churchill Livingstone; 1st Edition (March 26, 2013)
Amanda Bolderston (2016). Patient Experience in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 47:356-361
Patrick Davey , Anna Rathmell, Michael Dunn , Charles Foster, Helen Salisbury, Medical Ethics, Law and Communication at a Glance, ed. Wiley Blckwell, USA, 2017 Loewy, Erich E.H., Textbook of Healthcare Ethics, ed. Spinger, Milano 2002
material written by the professor, referring to the lessons
Holt N., Bremner A., Sutherland E., Vliek M., Passer M., Smith R. Psychology: The science of mind and behavior. Mc Graw-Hill Education, 2019.
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DI LASCIO ANTONIO
( syllabus)
1. introduction to ethics and deontology, concepts and fundamental values of professional ethics in the modern healthcare context; 2. elements of patient safety, professional responsibility and health law; 3. the communication relationship for health professionals: enhancement of communication and information with the user, with the team, with the outside world.
( reference books)
• Patrick Davey , Anna Rathmell, Michael Dunn , Charles Foster, Helen Salisbury, Medical Ethics, Law and Communication at a Glance, ed. Wiley Blckwell, USA, 2017 • Loewy, Erich E.H., Textbook of Healthcare Ethics, ed. Spinger, Milano 2002
• material written by the professor, referring to the lessons
• consultation of documents and free resources produced by the European scientific societies of radiology, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy Guidelines & Recommendations or free content to download • for example: European Society of Radiology https://www.myesr.org/publications/guidelines-and-recommendations, European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) https://www.eanm.org/publications/technologists-guide/
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2
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MED/50
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20
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90318 -
I.C. Medical and clinical sciences 2
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The aim of the integrated course is to provide students with all the tools for an adequate knowledge of epidemiology, ethiopathogenetic determinants and prognosis, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms of the main diseases of the respiratory, cardiovascular and digestive system.
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Elements of diseases of the respiratory system
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The learning objectives will provide students with the adequate knowledge about epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of then major respiratory diseases. Knowledge of the main diagnostic and / or therapeutic techniques most commonly used in clinical practice completes the course with a particular focus on te imaging tecniques.
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Coppola Angelo
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Introduction to pathologies of the respiratory system. Special anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, clinical semeiotics of the main symptoms and signs of respiratory diseases. 2 Techniques and basic principles of interpretation of laboratory tests and respiratory physiopathology, respiratory function tests, arterial blood gas analysis and oximetry; walk test; polygraphic monitoring during sleep. 3 Respiratory infectious diseases: community acquired (CAP) and nosocomial (HAP) pneumonia, pneumonia in the immunocompromised host, aspiration pneumonia (ad ingestis), lung abscess. 4 Pulmonary tuberculosis. Definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy 5 Lung Cancer: definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy 6 Acute and chronic respiratory failure. Definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy. 7 Pulmonary embolism, pulmonary arterial hypertension and other pathologies of the pulmonary circulation: definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy. 8 Diffuse infiltrative lung diseases: idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis and other pulmonary interstitial diseases. 9 Bronchial asthma and respiratory immunoallergic diseases: definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy 10 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy 11 Pleural Pathology: pleurisy and pleural effusions; pneumothorax; mesothelioma. 12 Bronchiectasis. Definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy. 13 Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy.
( reference books)
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 20e J. Larry Jameson, Anthony S. Fauci, Dennis L. Kasper, Stephen L. Hauser, Dan L. Longo, Joseph Loscalzo
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MED/10
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20
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Elements of diseases of the cardiovascular system
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The aim of the course is to provide students, with the necessary references to anatomy and physiology already acquired, the tools for an adequate knowledge of epidemiology, ethiopathogenetic determinants, diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms and the main prognostic determinants of major cardiovascular diseases. Particular attention will be paid to diagnostic imaging techniques
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Vetta Francesco
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1. Recalls of Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System 2. Principles of electrocardiography 3. Principles of echocardiography 4. Ischemic Heart Disease : a) Pathophysiology of Myocardial Ischemia b) Chronic Coronary Syndromes, c) Acute Coronary Syndromes d) Instrumental Diagnostics.
5. Heart failure: a) Pathophysiology and classification of heart failure b) Heart failure with preserved systolic function c) Heart failure with reduced systolic function d) The arrhythmic risk in heart failure. e) Non-pharmacological therapy of heart failure
6. Heart Valve Diseases a) Rheumatic Disease, and degenerative heart disease b) Mitral Stenosis, c) Mitral Insufficiency d) Aortic Stenosis e) Aortic Insufficiency f) Tricuspid and Pulmonary Diseases g) Imaging techniques
7. Cardiomyopathies: a) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy b) Dilated Cardiomyopathy c) Restrictive Cardiomyopathy d) Right Ventricular Arrhythmogenous Dysplasia
8. Arrhythmias a) Atrial Fibrillation b) Supraventricular paroxysmal tachycardias c) Ventricular tachycardia
9. Instrumental techniques a) Coronary CT scan b) Cardiac MRI c) Nuclear methods d) Cardiac catheterization and angiocardiography
( reference books)
Didactic material from the lessons
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2
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MED/11
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20
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Elements of gastrointestinal diseases
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The Course is aimed at providing the main elements in the field of Digestive and Liver Diseases, with references to anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, previously learned.
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D'Offizi Gianpiero
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1. Review of anatomy, physiology and immunity of gastrointestinal system
2. Critical approach to patients with symptoms and signs a. abdominal pain b. dysphagia and other esophageal symptoms c. dyspesia d. nausea and vomiting e. diarrhea f. intestinal gas g. fecal incontinence h. constipation i. gastrointestinal bleeding j. jaundice
3. Esophagus a. gastroesophageal reflux and its complications b. esophageal disorders caused by infection
4. Stomach and duodedum a. gastritis and peptic ulcer b helicobacter pylori c. tumors of the stomach
5. Pancreas a. acute and chronic pancreatitis b. tumors of the pancreas
6. Biliary Tract a. gallstones disease b. sclerosing cholangitis and pyogenic cholangitis c. endoscopic and radiologic treatment of biliary disease (seminar)
7. Liver a. biochemical liver tests b. infections of the liver c. alcoholic liver disease d. non-alcoholic liver disease e. drug-induced liver disease f. cirrhosis and complications g. liver tumors h. liver transplantation i. liver biopsy and diagnosis of fibrosis (seminar)
8. Small and Large Intestine a. gut microbiota b. infectious diarrhea and intestinal protozoa c. celiac disease d. inflammatory bowel diseases e. tumors of large intestine f. gastrointestinal endoscopy procedure (seminar) 9. Psycosocial Factors in gastrointestinal disease
( reference books)
Malattie dell’Apparato Digerente edizione 2019-2022 UNIGASTRO For further details, to consult: Sleisenger & Fordtran’s Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Ed. Saunders
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2
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MED/12
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20
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90188 -
I.C. Diagnostic imaging techniques 3
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Upon completion of the course, students should know and understand the physical principles of radiation therapy and nuclear medicine. Know the basic notions of radiotherapy treatment techniques, of the physical principles of the equipment, of the scintigraphic examinations, including the instrumentation, the methods of acquiring and processing images, the main indications of the examinations and finally the main normal and pathological findings of these examinations. In relation to PET topics, students should understand the physical bases and instrumentation of Positron Emission Tomography. Know the methods of reconstruction and processing of images, the various artifacts, the techniques for correcting these artifacts and the main indications and clinical basis of PET examinations. In addition, knowledge of advanced MR and CT imaging techniques will be provided
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Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy
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The course aims to provide to the student knowledge of physiologica, physiopathological, clinical and diagnostic application of the imaging technique in order to optimize scientific and tecnical skills to employ radiological equipment adequately, in particular in the field of extravascular interventional radiology. Knowledge of this technical application is fundamental for the development of specific professional skills.
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Fionda Bruno
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Equipment in radiotherapy: introduction to the use of Linac The course will cover the following topics: Definitions; Electromagnetic and body radiation and consequent radiobiological effect on neoplastic and normal tissues; Photon and electron beams of different energy and characteristics of surface and depth action; Definition of volumes in radiotherapy; Dose fractionation and treatment techniques; Toxicity; Examples of treatment in different organ pathologies. Equipment in radiotherapy: introduction to the use of dedicated machines The program of the course will address the following topics: explanation of the intrinsic problems of the different phases of the path of the journey of the oncological patient candidate for radiation treatment, focusing on those relating to treatment planning and delivery for both 3D and ultraconformed and volumetric techniques. General principles of radiation oncology The program will address the following topics: radiotherapy, therapeutic purposes and integrations. Therapeutic program in the treatment planning phase The program will address the following topics: Isotac and isocenter; Contouring and coregistration; Volumes according to ICRU 50 (treatment volume and irradiated volume); Principles of 3D planning and inverse planning (IMRT-VMAT); Acute tissues and late responders (toxicity); Organs in series and in parallel; DVH and Dose Constraints; Clinical evaluations of treatment plans. Therapeutic program in the therapy phase The program will address the following topics: Evolution of the IGRT concept; whole-fraction and intra-fraction variation control systems; Tracking systems; Adaptive concepts and application modes. Special Techniques The program will address the following topics: Interventional Radiotherapy, clinical techniques and indications; Definition of IMRT (Step&shoot / Sliding windows); Cranial and extracranial stereotaxia (SRT/SBRT); Respiratory Gating; Hybrid radiotherapy equipment with MRI.
( reference books)
Radiation Therapy Study Guide: A Radiation Therapist's Review by Amy Heath. Springer, 2016.
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Titka Brisida
( syllabus)
• Basic physics of nuclear medicine • Types of scintigraphy • Lung scintigraphy • Lymphoscintigraphy • Gastrointestinal bleeding scintigraphy • Meckel scintigraphy • Bone Scintigraphy in Mandibular Condylar Hyperplasia • Ocreotide scintigraphy • PET physics and instrumentation • PET image reconstruction, processing and quantitation • PET imaging artifacts and correction techinques • Scientific and Clinical basis of PET applications
( reference books)
Linee guida AIMN: https://www.aimn.it/site/page/attivita/linee-guida EANM Technologist Guide: https://www.eanm.org/publications/technologists-guide Nuclear Medicine and PET/CT Technology and Techniques – Paul E.Christian ; Kristen M. Waterstram-Rich
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Argiro' Renato
( syllabus)
• Extra-vascular interventional Radiology • CT- GUIDED procedures • MR – GUIDED procedures • Biopsies • Urinary tract intervention • Biliary tract intervention • Liver oncological treatments • Lung oncological treatments • Kidney oncological treatments
( reference books)
Kandarpa – Interventional Radiology Manual Book
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6
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MED/36
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60
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Medical sciences and techniques
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In order to understand and be able to apply the topics covered in integrated teaching under the professional aspect, adequate knowledge of the biological and biochemical bases of life, anatomy, histology and human physiology, electronics and information technology, radiation protection, radiopharmaceuticals and safety in the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals.
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DI LASCIO ANTONIO
( syllabus)
1. introduction to nuclear medicine / molecular imaging methodologies 2. organization and management of a Nuclear Medicine department (environments, equipment, roles and functions); 3. Nuclear Medicine Equipment (gamma camera, PET and SPECT) 4. Main applications in diagnostics and therapy (according to international protocols and guidelines) 5. Radiopharmaceuticals, quality controls, good preparation practices, waste disposal
( reference books)
Elenco dei testi e/o dei riferimenti bibliografici.
• Calabria F., Schillaci O. (Ed.) Radiopharmaceuticals: A Guide to PET/CT and PET/MRI, Milano, Springer, 2019 • Volterrani, D., Erba, P.A., Carrio, I., Strauss, H.W., Mariani, G., Nuclear Medicine Textbook, Milano, Spinger, 2019 • Assadi, Majid, Ahmadzadehfar, Hojjat, Biersack, Hans-Jürgen, Principles of Nuclear Medicine, Milano, Springer, 2018
and • material written by the professor, referring to the lessons
• consultation of documents and free resources produced by the European scientific societies of radiology, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy Guidelines & Recommendations or free content to download • for example: European Society of Radiology https://www.myesr.org/publications/guidelines-and-recommendations, European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) https://www.eanm.org/publications/technologists-guide/
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Chiatamone Ranieri Carmine
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PARALLEL IMAGE DIFFUSION TRACTOGRAPHY VASCULAR MRI WITH AND WITHOUT MDC FUNCTIONAL MRI PERFUSION IN MRI AND CT CARDIO RM CARDIO TC (Outline of the Cardio study in Nuclear Medicine) VASCULAR STUDIES IN TC
( reference books)
External beam therapy, Peter Hoskin, Oxford
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Santarelli Federico
( syllabus)
Linear accelerator, linear accelerator with cone-beam ct system, iort, brachitherapia, simulator, mobile laser, immobilization systems, cerebral stereotassic treatment, cerebral treatment, tumor treatment of the respiratory system, breast treatment, breast treatment, breast treatment treatment of the digestive apparatus, treatment of the prostate and urinary system, treatment of cutaneous injuries, metastase ratement, treatment planning system (tps), digital reformat reconstruction (drr) and with beam-ct, detection of target target and contour (gtv) ctv-ptv), fusion of images, 2d, conformational (3d) and imrt treatment, isodose curve, disomogenization and dosage surface (bolus)
( reference books)
External beam therapy, Peter Hoskin, Oxford Material provided by the teacher.
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6
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MED/50
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60
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