37223 - Internal Medicine I (B)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will understand the general principles of pathophysiology as they pertain to the interpretation of future clinical practice. Specifically, knowledge of these principles allows for a thorough understanding of the underlying factors underlying the altered functioning of organs and systems, which give rise to both semiological and clinical aspects. Students will also be able to appropriately approach patients with regard to the objective physical component, with the ability to independently assess various systems and in conjunction with knowledge of investigative procedures specific to clinical methodology. The integration of knowledge of clinical pathophysiology and semiotics enables students to understand and address the basic foundations of diseases, preparatory to future study.

Course contents

Acute abdomen, obstructions, hemorrhages

Nausea and vomiting

Semiotics of thyroid diseases

Semiotics of parathyroid diseases

Semiotics of adrenal diseases

Semiotics of diabetes

Readings/Bibliography

• G Fradà e G. Fradà. Semeiotica medica nell’adulto e nell’anziano.VI edizione. Piccin editore. 2018
• A Amoroso e F Rossi Fanelli. Semeiotica Medica e Metodologia Clinica. II edizione. Delfino editore. 2018
• GE Gerunda. Metodologia Medica e Chirurgica. I edizione. Idselson Gnocchi editore. 2020
• G Sesti. Metodologia Medica e Chirurgica. La Semeiotica Medica. Il metodo clinico passo dopo passo. I edizione. EDRA editore. 2022
• MacLeod’s Clinical Examination. XV edizione. Elesevier editore. 2023
• eBook: Bates’ guide to physical examination and history taking. Lynn S Bikley. 12th Edition. Wolter Kluwers Edition. 2018. Disponibile su Amazon.com come versione per Kindle o libro stampato

Teaching methods

Inperson Lessons

Assessment methods

Oral examination

Teaching tools

Power point

Office hours

See the website of Giovanni Marasco