CLINICAL INTERDISCIPLINARY SCIENCES 1

Degree course: 
Corso di First cycle degree in Dental Hygiene
Academic year when starting the degree: 
2019/2020
Year: 
2
Academic year in which the course will be held: 
2020/2021
Credits: 
5
Period: 
Second semester
Standard lectures hours: 
56
Requirements: 

According to the regulation of this Course, having passed examinations of the previous years is required to take the examination of this Course. To optimize learning, persistent knowledge of human anatomy and physiology provided in the previous years is important.

Final Examination: 
Orale

The assessment of learning will take place with the final exam which will be held in oral form. The knowledge of the contents and the appropriateness of the language will be evaluated.

Assessment: 
Voto Finale

The teaching activity aims to provide the student with basic knowledge regarding the main cardiovascular, endocrine and metabolic, otolaryngology and nutrition diseases.

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
Mentions of cardiac anatomy and physiology. Noninvasive and invasive diagnostic evaluations in cardiovascular medicine. Definition, etiology, mentions of pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnostic workup, and prognosis of the following cardiovascular diseases and clinical settings: ischemic cardiomyopathy, cardiac arrhythmias, sudden cardiac death, syncope, cardiomyopathies, valvular heart diseases and inflammatory cardiovascular diseases.
NUTRITION SCIENCE
Principles of correct nutrition. Disturbances in nutrition.
EAR-NOSE-THROAT
Diseases of the oro-pharynx and nose. Sinusitis. Otitis. Diseases of the internal ear.
ENDOCRINOLOGY
General concepts of anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system. Main pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal diseases. Osteoporosis. Diabetes mellitus. Hypoglycemic syndromes. Obesity.

CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
Mentions of cardiac anatomy and physiology. Noninvasive and invasive diagnostic evaluations in cardiovascular medicine. Definition, etiology, mentions of pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnostic workup, and prognosis of the following cardiovascular diseases and clinical settings: ischemic cardiomyopathy, cardiac arrhythmias, sudden cardiac death, syncope, cardiomyopathies, valvular heart diseases and inflammatory cardiovascular diseases.
NUTRITION SCIENCE
Principles of correct nutrition. Disturbances in nutrition.
EAR-NOSE-THROAT
Diseases of the oro-pharynx and nose. Sinusitis. Otitis. Diseases of the internal ear.
ENDOCRINOLOGY
General concepts of anatomy and physiology of the endocrine system. Main pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal diseases. Osteoporosis. Diabetes mellitus. Hypoglycemic syndromes. Obesity.

The learning of the Course contents is based on the slides presented and explained by the teachers during the lessons.

The course is based on classic formal lessons with active interaction between students and teacher.

For more information concerning teaching or study, students can contact the teacher via the University e-mail contact.

Modules