03668 - Neurology (D)

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course, students will have acquired the essential knowledge and skills to:

• identify the major disorders of the central and peripheral nervous systems through appropriate history taking and sound clinical reasoning;
• distinguish normal from abnormal neurological signs, localize the anatomical site of the lesion, and establish a neurological diagnosis;
• select the appropriate diagnostic investigations to confirm the initial diagnostic hypothesis, while understanding their limitations in terms of diagnostic accuracy and invasiveness;
• understand and apply the main pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for neurological disorders.

Course contents

Approach to the Neurological Patient

Motor System and Motor Syndromes

Sensory System and Sensory Syndromes

Electroencephalography (EEG)

Cranial Nerves

Mononeuropathies and Polyneuropathies

Balance and Coordination System

Polysomnography

Electromyography (EMG)

Cerebrovascular Diseases

Higher Cognitive Functions

Dementias

Epileptic Syndromes

Transient Loss of Consciousness

Coma

Degenerative Encephalopathies

Parkinson's Disease

Sleep Disorders

Neurological Emergencies

Acute visual loss/Acute cranial nerve palsy

Lumbar Puncture and Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis

Demyelinating Diseases

Encephalitis and Meningitis

Myasthenia Gravis and Myasthenic Syndromes

Motor Neuron Diseases

Movement Disorders

Parkinsonian Syndromes

Headache Disorders

Degenerative Muscle Diseases

Inflammatory Muscle Diseases

Palliative Care in Neurological Diseases

Readings/Bibliography

Clinica Neurologica (P. Pazzaglia); ed. Esculapio

Teaching methods

Slide presentation

Assessment methods

The purpose of the oral examination is to assess the student's ability to apply the knowledge acquired during the course and to make the necessary logical and deductive connections.

Final grading criteria:

• 18–19: Knowledge of a very limited number of topics covered during the course, analytical skills demonstrated only with the instructor's guidance, and generally correct use of language.
• 20–24: Knowledge of a limited number of topics covered during the course, ability to carry out independent analysis only on purely procedural issues, and correct use of language.
• 25–29: Knowledge of a broad range of topics covered during the course, ability to make independent critical analyses, and good command of the relevant subject-specific terminology.
• 30–30 cum laudae: Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the topics covered during the course, ability to independently engage in critical analysis and make connections across topics, full command of the relevant subject-specific terminology, and strong argumentation and self-reflection skills.

Students with specific learning disorders (SLDs) or temporary or permanent disabilities are encouraged to contact the University's dedicated support office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it/per-studenti ) as early as possible in order to arrange appropriate accommodations. Requests must be submitted to the instructor in advance (at least 15 days before the examination date). The instructor will assess the appropriateness of the requested accommodations in light of the course learning objectives.

Teaching tools

Lectures and clinical case discussions

Office hours

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