90947 - PEDIATRICS

Conoscenze e abilità da conseguire

To achieve a basic knowledge of physiological and pathological processes regulating the development of children in particular in regard to the following aspects: - Ages of life - Development, growth and related disorders - Microbiota in pediatrics- Hematological oncologic and non-oncologic diseases of childhood- Pediatric leukemia and biological background- Pediatric solid tumors and biological background - Genetic background of pediatric tumors and cancer predisposition - Chromosomal aberrations and pediatric syndromes- Vaccinations

Contenuti

- Hematological non-oncologic diseases of childhood

- Pediatric leukemia and biological background

- Pediatric solid tumors and biological background

- Genetic background of pediatric tumors and cancer predisposition

- Chromosomal aberrations and pediatric syndromes

- Microbiota in pediatrics

- Vaccinations

Testi/Bibliografia

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics

Slides

Metodi didattici

Frontal Lessons

Supplementary materials will be available in pdf and PPT

Clinical case reports will be discussed

Mentimeter quiz will be used to test, engage and entertain the students during the course

Modalità di verifica e valutazione dell'apprendimento

Oral examination

To pass the examination the student is requested to show a basic knowledge of physiological and pathological processes regulating the growth and the development of children. To know in details the most common pathological conditions of infancy and to be well trained in discussing pediatric clinical cases. To summarize decision-making algorithms, provide a correct differential diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment choice of the most common pediatric diseases.

The purpose of the oral exam is to verify the student's ability to apply his or her knowledge and to make the necessary logical-deductive connections. Gradation of the final grade: Preparation on a very limited number of topics covered in the course and analytical skills that emerge only with the help of the teacher, expressed in an overall correct language → 18-19; Preparation on a limited number of topics covered in the course and ability to autonomous analysis only on purely executive matters, expression in correct language → 20-24; Preparation on a large number of topics covered in the course, ability to make independent choices of critical analysis, mastery of specific terminology → 25-29; Basically exhaustive preparation on the topics covered in the course, ability to make autonomous choices of critical analysis and connection, full mastery of specific terminology and ability to argue and self-reflection → 30-30L.

Strumenti a supporto della didattica

Power point Lessons

Mentimeter quiz

Other Supplementary materials (Articles, Videos etc)

Orario di ricevimento

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