84967 - Nutrition and Metabolism Disorders

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student: learned the causes, the pathophysiological mechanisms, some clinical aspects of the main diseases of the endocrine system and metabolism with particular reference to diabetes mellitus, obesity, dyslipidemia, osteoporosis, pituitary, thyroid and adrenal pathologies.

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

no particular textbook is adopted

Teaching methods

the lessons are held in a frontal manner, using the slide support. Students are involved during the lesson through the interpretation of hormonal exams to verify the learning of the topic of the lesson

Assessment methods

During ALL the lessons the students are asked to intervene in an interactive way to raise problems or provide solutions. The final exam consists of an oral test with the interpretation of patient exams, to then introduce the topic in progress.

Teaching tools

none

Office hours

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