Learning objectives
Knowledge of growth in pediatric age, emphasizing the environmental
influences in order to reach an appropiate level of competence and
professionalism.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
1) Definition and general principles of auxology; 2) Growth in pediatric
age; 3) Intrinsic factors regulating growth; 4) Extrinsic factors regulating
growth; 5) Nutrition and physical activity; 6) Methods for studying growth
of weight and height; 7)Definition of puberty; 8) Abnormalities of timing
of puberty; 9) diseases of puberty: precocious and delayed puberty.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Maurizio Vanelli ARGOMENTI DI PEDIATRIA
Per la formazione degli studenti del Corso di Laurea Magistrale in
Medicina e Chirurgia
ISBN978-88-7847-454-3
Collana Saperi, MUP Editore
Castello M., Duse M. Manuale di Pediatria. Piccin Editore
Maurizio Vanelli ARGOMENTI DI PEDIATRIA
Per la formazione degli studenti del Corso di Laurea Magistrale in
Medicina e Chirurgia
ISBN978-88-7847-454-3
Collana Saperi, MUP Editore
GV Zuccotti, M. Giovannini Manuale di Pediatria,
La Pratica Clinica, Società Editrice Esculapio.
Teaching methods
Interactive lessons with use of slides.
Assessment methods and criteria
Level of knowledge shall be demonstrated by oral examination, score 0-
30. Score is immediately communicated.
Other information
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