NUTRITION AND INTERNAL MEDICINE

Module MEDICINA INTERNA

EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES
The Integrated Course provides students with basic knowledge of the main internal medicine pathologies.
The topics will be covered with particular attention to the approach to the symptoms of the main diseases, defining the useful elements for prevention and for correct lifestyles through the maintenance of optimal psychophysical condition.

Frontal teaching activities

Basic knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology

Attendance at training activities is mandatory, with a minimum of 75% attendance at face-to-face teaching activities.

Family and Physiological History

Genetic Pathogens, Infectious Conditions, Lifestyle and Eating Habits, Birth, Breastfeeding, First Bodily Functions, Schooling, Puberty, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Postpartum and Breastfeeding, Physical and Intellectual Activities, Appetite and Eating, Thirst and Fluid Intake, Alcohol Use and Smoking Habits, Sleep-Wake Rhythm, Bowel Movement, Urine Output and Urination, Sexual Activity.

Physical Examination

General Physical Examination (Psychic and sensorium, decubitus, facial appearance, skin color, basic skin lesions, body temperature, nutritional and hydration status, superficial lymph nodes, muscular system)

Respiratory Diseases

Upper airways and conduction, pulmonary circulation, respiratory failure, bronchial asthma, dyspnea, cough, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism

Cardiovascular Diseases

Chest pain (heart attack and angina pectoris), arrhythmias, arterial hypertension, heart failure, stroke and transient ischemic attack, chronic peripheral arterial disease.

Diabetes Mellitus

Classification, epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, acute and chronic complications, lifestyle management

Dyslipidemias

Classification, epidemiology, etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, complications

Digestive System Diseases

Pediatric Ulcer, Liver Cirrhosis, Pancreatitis, Celiac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Kidney Diseases

Acute and Chronic Renal Failure

Blood Diseases

Anemias, Myeloproliferative and Lymphoproliferative Syndromes

Medical Emergencies

Shock, Syncope, Cardiovascular Collapse, and Sudden Cardiac Death

Compendio di Medicina Interna (Cecil)

Manuale di Medicina Interna (Harrison)