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Teaching code

4S007294

Credits

1

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/39 - CHILD NEUROPSYCHIATRY

Period

FISIO VR 3^ anno - 1^semestre dal Oct 1, 2020 al Dec 18, 2020.

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Learning outcomes

To understand how disease processes impact on normal neurological functions and developmental trajectories.
To learn the neurological diagnostic method, including how to integrate anamnestic information, neurological exam at different ages, and instrumental diagnostic tools, with particular reference to neuromuscular diseases and principal central nervous system disorders.

Program

Principles of embryology, anatomy and functional organization of the SN
The diagnostic process in neurological diseases in developmental age
Neurological examination of preterm and term newborn
Neurological examination in childhood
Diagnostic approach to muscular hypotonia or weakness in infancy
Principles of neurophysiological tools (EMG and EEG)
Principles of neuroradiological tools (cranial US and brain MRI)
Cerebral palsies (clinical pictures and possible etiologies)

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Cantalupo Gaetano Appunti delle lezioni  
Michele Roccella Neuropsichiatria infantile Piccin-Nuova Libraria 2007 9788829918942
Militerni, R. Neuropsichiatria infantile. (Edizione 5) Napoli: Idelson-Gnocchi. 2015 978-8-879-47610-2

Examination Methods

oral

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