03668 - Neurology

Learning outcomes

The student will learn the pathogenesis of the main neurological diseases and the techniques of the neurological examination, the main diagnostic tools and therapeutic options

Course contents

1. the neurological examination

2. diagnostic tools

3. hyperkinetic movement disorders 

4. Parkinson's disease

5. main neuromuscular diseases

6. multiple sclerosis

7. epilepsy and syncope

8. Dementia

9. cerebro-vascular diseases

10.  Neurological rehabilitation with specific regard to multiple sclerosis

Readings/Bibliography

No specific text required beyond materials made available during the course

Teaching methods

frontal lessons and practical demonstrations

Assessment methods

oral examination exploring the abilities to treat neurologic patients especially affected by cognitive deficits and multiple sclerosis. The final score results from the weighted mean of partials. A minimum of 18/30 has to be reached for each partial exam. In detail:

very limited knowledge and ability to analyze only after prompts, correct use of specific terms → 18-19;
limited knowledge and limited ability to analyze issues, correct use of specific terms  → 20-24;
Wide knowledge of the subject and ability to analyze issues autonomously and with a very fluent use of specific terms → 25-29;
Very exaustive knowledge of the subject, ability not only to analyze issues but also to make significant connections between different issues, full knowledge of technical language and in depth dissertation and analysis  → 30-30L.

Teaching tools

Lesson recordings and powerpoint or pdf presentations

Office hours

See the website of Alessandra Lugaresi