03467 - Endocrinology

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student knows the role of nutrition in specific endocrine pathologies (hypothyroidism and hyerthyroidism, primary and secondary osteoporosis, hypercortisolism and metabolic effects of cortisol) and, vice versa, the effect of altered hormonal secretions on nutrition, knows the role of hormones on the control of caloric intake, with particular reference to S.Cushing hypercortisolism.

Course contents

- the endocrine system: main endocrine axes and mechanisms of regulation of hormonal secretion

- thyroid: from physiology to the main pathologies of clinical interest; focus on thyroid and body weight

- metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance; obesity therapy and the role of bariatric surgery

- type 2 diabetes mellitus: pharmacological and non-therapeutic approach; role of nutrition and physical activity

- adrenal glands: from physiology to the main pathologies of clinical interest

- pituitary gland: prinicular pathologies of hypersecretion of pituitary hormones - male hypogonadism

- calcium-phosphorus metabolism; osteoporosis and role of proper nutrition

- hyperandrogenism: polycystic ovary syndrome

Readings/Bibliography

It is not necessary to purchase specific texts. At the end of each lesson the material used is supplied (articles, power point)

Teaching methods

these are frontal lessons with interactive discussion of clinical cases

Assessment methods

The end-of-course exam aims to evaluate the achievement of the teaching objectives: - To know the diagnostic-clinical course of the main pathologies and the role of nutrition in each of them from the therapeutic point of view

Teaching tools

Teaching material: the teaching material presented in class will be made available to the student at the end of each lesson

Office hours

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