08793 - Nephrology

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student has acquired a general knowledge of diseases in the field of nephrology with the identification and proposal of the specific dietary aspects of nephrology.

Course contents

1. Brief knowledge of anatomy and renal physiology
2. Nephrologic semeiotica
3. Nephritic syndrome
4. Nephrotic syndrome
5. Primary glomerulonephritis
6. Secondary glomerulonephritis
7. Acute renal failure
8. Chronic renal failure
9. Relationship kidney-ipertension
10. Kidney hereditary diseases
11. Urinary tract infections
12. Interstitial nephropathy
13. Dialysis treatment
14. Kidney transplantation

Readings/Bibliography

Garibotto-Pontremoli, Manuale di Nefrologia, ed Minerva Medica

Teaching methods

The student will acquire the basic knowledge of the main diseases of nephrological interest and clinical, laboratory and instrumental investigations necessary to make a diagnosis.
The students will also have the chance to visit the nephrological units during practical lessons in which will be discussed clinical topics to improve clinical skills. The work-placements will be carried out in small groups throughout the course.

Assessment methods

Assessment is conducted simultaneously for all course subjects through oral interviews designed to assess the knowledge and technical-practical skills required for each subject.

The use of a calculator is permitted for the Applied Technical and Dietetic Sciences 3 exam.

Grade Grading:

- Knowledge of only some essential elements and analytical skills that emerge only with the assistance of the instructor, using generally correct language (grade: 18-19);

- Broader knowledge and independent analytical skills only on some aspects, using correct language (grade: 20-24);

- Good knowledge of all essential aspects, ability to make independent, reasoned analysis choices, demonstrating mastery of specific terminology (grade: 25-29);

- Comprehensive knowledge, ability to make independent, reasoned analysis choices, connecting different topics, full mastery of specific terminology, and argumentative skills (grade: 30-30L).

The grade obtained will then be considered in the overall context of the exam for the Integrated Course in MEDICAL SCIENCES I, taking into account the credits assigned to the individual subjects.

To take the exam, students must register on AlmaEsami by the deadlines set by the application and must have their institutional credentials.

"Students with DSA or temporary or permanent disabilities": Please contact the relevant University Office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it) promptly. It will be [https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it]. It will be their responsibility to propose any adaptations to the affected students. These adaptations must be submitted to the instructor for approval at least 15 days in advance, who will also evaluate their suitability in relation to the learning objectives of the course.

Teaching tools

frontal lessons, slide-sets

Office hours

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