ID:
502679
Duration (hours):
40
CFU:
5
SSD:
PEDIATRIA GENERALE E SPECIALISTICA
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Primo Semestre (01/10/2025 - 16/01/2026)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts of neonatal physiology and the stages of psychomotor development.
identify the characteristics of normal and pathological growth and identify growth retardation.
know the most important infectious diseases and their modes of transmission.
describe the prevention measures, the main clinical manifestations and the isolation rules of childhood exanthematous diseases.
identify the possible causes of the main symptoms that may occur in pediatric age and correctly interpret the manifestations of a serious condition in a child.
describe the characteristics of patients affected by the main genetic diseases and chromosomal alterations.
apply the acquired knowledge to diagnose and manage the therapy of the main diseases of pediatric interest,with particular reference to hematological-oncological, immunological, endocrinological, neurological,nephro-rheumatological, cardiac and respiratory diseases.
hypothesize the assumption of care decisions through a scientific approach to the resolution of possible problems in children with acute and chronic pathology.
argue, mastering a scientific language.
use appropriate communication methods with healthcare professionals to describe symptoms and suspected pathologies of pediatric interest.
master some terms of the language related to pediatric pathology.
have developed independent study skills.
use some sources of literature (e.g., scientific articles) and be able to discuss them with peers as well as use them to write papers or theses.
demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts of neonatal physiology and the stages of psychomotor development.
identify the characteristics of normal and pathological growth and identify growth retardation.
know the most important infectious diseases and their modes of transmission.
describe the prevention measures, the main clinical manifestations and the isolation rules of childhood exanthematous diseases.
identify the possible causes of the main symptoms that may occur in pediatric age and correctly interpret the manifestations of a serious condition in a child.
describe the characteristics of patients affected by the main genetic diseases and chromosomal alterations.
apply the acquired knowledge to diagnose and manage the therapy of the main diseases of pediatric interest,with particular reference to hematological-oncological, immunological, endocrinological, neurological,nephro-rheumatological, cardiac and respiratory diseases.
hypothesize the assumption of care decisions through a scientific approach to the resolution of possible problems in children with acute and chronic pathology.
argue, mastering a scientific language.
use appropriate communication methods with healthcare professionals to describe symptoms and suspected pathologies of pediatric interest.
master some terms of the language related to pediatric pathology.
have developed independent study skills.
use some sources of literature (e.g., scientific articles) and be able to discuss them with peers as well as use them to write papers or theses.
Course Prerequisites
Successful completion of the General Pediatrics course is contingent upon a robust foundational knowledge in the following scientific disciplines:
Biochemistry: A comprehensive understanding of the fundamental chemical processes occurring within living organisms, with emphasis on metabolism, the structure and function of biomolecules, and the regulatory mechanisms of enzymatic reactions.
Human Physiology: In-depth knowledge of the functional intricacies of the various systems and apparatuses comprising the human body, their interdependencies, and the maintenance of homeostasis.
General Pathology: A thorough understanding of the etiopathogenetic mechanisms underlying disease processes, the physiological responses to bodily insults, and the fundamental principles guiding diagnosis and therapeutic intervention.
Furthermore, proficiency in the following scientific domains is imperative:
Anatomy: A detailed comprehension of the macroscopic and microscopic structural organization of the human body, with particular emphasis on the unique anatomical characteristics of pediatric patients.
Pharmacology: A comprehensive grasp of the principles governing pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, the mechanisms of drug action, their potential interactions, and associated adverse effects, with specific attention to pharmaceuticals employed in pediatric populations.
Genetics: A solid understanding of the principles of heredity, the structural and functional aspects of genes, the occurrence and implications of genetic mutations, with a particular focus on genetic disorders manifesting in the pediatric population.
This prerequisite knowledge base serves as the cornerstone upon which the specific content of General Pediatrics will be built, enabling students to fully appreciate the nuances of pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and therapeutic approaches in the context of pediatric diseases.
Biochemistry: A comprehensive understanding of the fundamental chemical processes occurring within living organisms, with emphasis on metabolism, the structure and function of biomolecules, and the regulatory mechanisms of enzymatic reactions.
Human Physiology: In-depth knowledge of the functional intricacies of the various systems and apparatuses comprising the human body, their interdependencies, and the maintenance of homeostasis.
General Pathology: A thorough understanding of the etiopathogenetic mechanisms underlying disease processes, the physiological responses to bodily insults, and the fundamental principles guiding diagnosis and therapeutic intervention.
Furthermore, proficiency in the following scientific domains is imperative:
Anatomy: A detailed comprehension of the macroscopic and microscopic structural organization of the human body, with particular emphasis on the unique anatomical characteristics of pediatric patients.
Pharmacology: A comprehensive grasp of the principles governing pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, the mechanisms of drug action, their potential interactions, and associated adverse effects, with specific attention to pharmaceuticals employed in pediatric populations.
Genetics: A solid understanding of the principles of heredity, the structural and functional aspects of genes, the occurrence and implications of genetic mutations, with a particular focus on genetic disorders manifesting in the pediatric population.
This prerequisite knowledge base serves as the cornerstone upon which the specific content of General Pediatrics will be built, enabling students to fully appreciate the nuances of pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and therapeutic approaches in the context of pediatric diseases.
Teaching Methods
Lectures and guided problem solving in the classroom (case studies).
Assessment Methods
The exam consists of an oral interview on the clinical-pathological cases included in the program, the evaluation is expressed by a vote out of thirty. More questions are proposed to the student, one of which may be a patient's description. Importance is attributed to the ability to discuss the clinical presentation and the differential diagnosis.
Communication skills and the use of accurate scientific terminology will be considered during the evaluation.
Communication skills and the use of accurate scientific terminology will be considered during the evaluation.
Texts
Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics, 2-Volume Set, 21st Edition. 2019, Elsevier. ISBN :
9780323529501
9780323529501
Contents
Neonatology: physical examination of the newborn, infant jaundice and hyperbilirubinemia in the newborn, neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis, hyaline membrane disease, retinopathy of prematurity, intracranial-intraventricular hemorrhage and periventricular leukomalacia.
Endocrinological disorders: type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus and other specific types of diabetes (MODY, neonatal diabetes), diabetes insipidus, obesity and metabolic syndrome, precocious/delayed puberty, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, neoplasia of the thyroid, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, disorders of sex development.
Cardiovascular System:
Fetal-neonatal and transitional circulation, congenital heart malformations.
Respiratory disorders:
Bronchiolitis, Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Asthma.
Gastrointestinal Diseases: inflammatory bowel disease (chronic ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease, celiac disease).
Rheumatic Diseases: rheumatic disease, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Kawasaki disease, Henoch-Schönlein purpura, rheumatic fever.
Nephro-urological diseases: urinary tract infections, glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome.
Neurological disorders: febrile seizures, acute bacterial meningitis, viral meningoencephalitis.
Infectious diseases: Measles, Rubella, Mumps, Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections, Epstein-Barr Virus.
Hematological diseases: immunodeficiency, anemias, thalassemia syndromes, leukemias, thrombocytopenia, lymphoma, histiocytosis syndromes, Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma.
Genetic syndromes: S. Klinefelter, S. Turner, S. Down, S. Prader Willi.
Endocrinological disorders: type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus and other specific types of diabetes (MODY, neonatal diabetes), diabetes insipidus, obesity and metabolic syndrome, precocious/delayed puberty, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid nodules, neoplasia of the thyroid, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, disorders of sex development.
Cardiovascular System:
Fetal-neonatal and transitional circulation, congenital heart malformations.
Respiratory disorders:
Bronchiolitis, Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Asthma.
Gastrointestinal Diseases: inflammatory bowel disease (chronic ulcerative colitis, Crohn disease, celiac disease).
Rheumatic Diseases: rheumatic disease, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, Kawasaki disease, Henoch-Schönlein purpura, rheumatic fever.
Nephro-urological diseases: urinary tract infections, glomerulonephritis, nephrotic syndrome.
Neurological disorders: febrile seizures, acute bacterial meningitis, viral meningoencephalitis.
Infectious diseases: Measles, Rubella, Mumps, Varicella-Zoster Virus Infections, Epstein-Barr Virus.
Hematological diseases: immunodeficiency, anemias, thalassemia syndromes, leukemias, thrombocytopenia, lymphoma, histiocytosis syndromes, Wilms tumor, neuroblastoma.
Genetic syndromes: S. Klinefelter, S. Turner, S. Down, S. Prader Willi.
Course Language
English
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