Unit PROPAEDEUTICS

ANESTHESIOLOGY

Code	50A00182
CFU	1
Teacher	Laura Marchesini
Teachers	Laura Marchesini
Hours	12 ore - Laura Marchesini
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Scienze interdisciplinari cliniche
Academic discipline	MED/41
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)

PHARMACOLOGY

Code	50A00187
CFU	2
Teacher	Emira Maria Ayroldi
Teachers	Emira Maria Ayroldi
Hours	24 ore - Emira Maria Ayroldi
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Scienze medico-chirurgiche
Academic discipline	BIO/14
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)

ONCOLOGY

Code	A000442
CFU	1
Teacher	Mario Mandala'
Teachers	Mario Mandala' Giulio Metro
Hours	12 ore - Mario Mandala' 2 ore - Giulio Metro
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Scienze interdisciplinari cliniche
Academic discipline	MED/06
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Tumors definition Tumors classification Tumors grading Tumors staging Diagnosis of tumors (lab and imaging tests, tumor markers) Tumors epidemiology (incidence, prevalence and mortality) Primary prevention of tumors Secondary prevention of tumors (early diagnosis) Oncological patients management (multisciplinary oncological groups, regional oncological network) Principles of medical therapy in oncology Toxicity of oncological treatments Supportive and palliative therapy in oncology Prerequisiti Conoscenza di base degli aspetti di patologia generale, di diagnostica e terapia dei tumori Metodi didattici Lezioni frontali Altre informazioni Casi clinici interattivi Modalità di verifica dell'apprendimento Scritto con Domande a risposta multiple Programma esteso Definizione di cancro (differenza fra le cellule normali e le cellule tumorali, metastasi del tumore, classificazione dei tumori, gradi e stadi del tumore); epidemiologia e fattori di rischio; prevenzione primaria nella popolazione generale ed in quella a rischio; prevenzione secondaria: tests di screening; diagnosi tumorale e stadiazione TNM; principi di terapia locoregionale (chirurgia e radioterapia); concetti generali di terapia sistemica anti-tumorale con particolare riferimento alla chemioterapia, terapia ormonale, terapia a bersaglio molecolare, immunoterapia; principali tossicità d’organo delle terapie sistemiche e loro gestione con particolare riferimento a tossicità midollare, tossicità gastrointestinale, tossicità cutanea, cardiaca, polmonare e neurologica; tossicità autoimmuni in corso di immunoterapia; emergenze oncologiche (sindrome della vena cava superiore, compressione midollare, metastasi cerebrali, ipercalcemia,. iponatriemia), emergenze infettive e shock settico, dolore neoplastico e principi di gestione della terapia antalgica nel paziente oncologico. Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile Promozione della salute Riduzione delle diseguaglianze Obiettivi per lo sviluppo sostenibile Codice Descrizione 3 Salute e benessere 10 Ridurre le disuguaglianze Oncological emergencies Update on the prophylaxis and therapy of some symptoms and adverse events of antineoplastic agents. Diagnostic and therapeutic approach to some tumors: breast, lung, prostate and colo-rectal cancers Myths and misconceptions on cancer
Reference texts	Slides shared with students AIOM Guidelines
Educational objectives	Basic knowledge of general pathology aspects, of tumors diagnostics and therapies.
Prerequisites	Notions on the tumors characteristics, on the modality of prevention and early diagnosis, on the diagnostic tests and on therapies (from surgery to radiotherapy, from hormonotherapy to target therapies and to immunotherapy) including supportive therapies and palliative care with the objective to have a wide panorama of the medical oncology.
Teaching methods	Frontal interactive lessons
Other information	Interactive clinical cases
Learning verification modality	Multiple chices questions
Extended program	Cancer definition (difference between normal and neoplastic cells, cancer metastases, tumors classification, grades and stages of tumors); epidemiology and risk factors; primary prevention in the general population and in patients at risk; secondary prevention: screening tests; tumor diagnosis and TMN stadiation; principles of locoregional therapy (surgery and radiotherapy); general concepts of systemic anti-tumor therapy with reference to chemotherapy, hormone therapy, molecular target therapy, immunotherapy. Main organ toxicities of systemic therapies and their management with particular reference to bone marrow toxicity, gastrointestinal toxicity, skin toxicity; cardiotoxicity, pulmonary and neurological toxicity, autoimmune toxicity during immunotherapy. Oncological emergencies (superior vena cava syndrome, spinal cord compression, brain metastases, hypercalcemia, hyponatremia), infectious emergencies and septic shock, metabolic syndromes. Treatment of neoplastic pain in oncological patients.
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile	Promoting health, reducing inequalities

PATIENT HANDLING AND MOVEMENT

Code	A000443
CFU	1
Teacher	Luca Collebrusco
Teachers	Luca Collebrusco
Hours	12 ore - Luca Collebrusco
Learning activities	Caratterizzante
Area	Scienze della prevenzione e dei servizi sanitari
Academic discipline	MED/48
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	Manual mobilization and positioning are critical for radiographers when performing medical imaging tests such as x-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Ensuring correct patient mobilization and positioning is essential to obtaining high-quality images and ensuring patient safety. and the radiology technician must also know the skills necessary to understand their roles and responsibilities in relation to the safe movement of the assisted person.
Reference texts	International Organization for Standardization. ISO/TR 12296:2012. Ergonomics - manual handing of people in the healthcare sector. Geneva: International Organization for Standardization; 2012. Manual handling of loads. Evaluation methods, by Patrizia Cinquina, Publisher: Ipsoa, Publication date: 1 October 2009
Educational objectives	The course final course, the student must have acquired the necessary and necessary knowledge to understand their roles and responsibilities in relation to the safe handling of the assisted person; be aware of local protocols and procedures for the movement of the assisted person; recognize the risks implicit in the movement of the assisted person; commit to introducing precautions aimed at reducing risks in the movement of the assisted person, having acquired the correct methods of patient mobilization and use of aids.
Prerequisites	Have basic biomechanical knowledge and legislation regarding health and safety at work (D.Lgs del 9 April del 2008)
Teaching methods	Frontal lessons
Other information
Learning verification modality	Written Verification
Extended program	- Biomechanical principles and ergonomics - Gripping techniques for handling loads safely - Positioning and movement techniques safely for oneself and the patient - Use and management of aids for moving and positioning - make students aware of their potential in handling loads -Prevention of injuries due to skeletal muscle overload
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile

PSYCHOLOGY

Code	A000444
CFU	1
Teacher	Claudia Mazzeschi
Teachers	Claudia Mazzeschi
Hours	12 ore - Claudia Mazzeschi
Learning activities	Affine/integrativa
Area	Attività formative affini o integrative
Academic discipline	M-PSI/07
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	Italian
Contents	The course aims to introduce the student to the knowledge of the biopsychosocial model for defining health, the medical approach and the psychological approach, the functioning of personality and defence mechanisms, emotions, and the human reaction in relation to diagnosis.
Reference texts	- Munno, D. (2008). Psicologia clinica per medici. Chapters: 1, 3, 4 - Articles covered in the lecture Further reading: - Lingiardi, V. (2018). Diagnosi e destino. Giulio Einaudi Editore. - Pervin, A.l., John, O. (1997). La scienza della personalità. Raffaello Cortina Editore. Chap. 1, 3
Educational objectives	The main objective of the course is to provide students with knowledge and skills concerning human mechanisms and reactions when faced with a disease diagnosis.
Prerequisites	To understand the planning and evaluation of psychological interventions, it is advisable to have a basic knowledge of the biomedical model of health. Furthermore, it is advisable to be able to read and comprehend scientific articles in English.
Teaching methods	The lectures will take place as face-to-face lecture for most of the arguments. Student’s active interaction is welcome.
Other information	The student can check the course material and any announcements/notices from the Professor on UniStudium during the course.
Learning verification modality	Written and/or oral examination. For written examination: 15 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS ON THE SYLLABUS. EVALUATION: 2 = CORRECT ANSWER; 0 = WRONG ANSWER OR NOT GIVEN If the student intends to take the examination a year before the year scheduled in the study plan, it is recommended that he/she attend the cycle of lectures and take the examination in the first useful call after the lectures have ended, thus respecting the semester in which the course is scheduled.
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile	Goal 3. Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages