BMS3041

Human disease and treatment

(MED)

6 points + 3 lectures per week and 3 hours practical or equivalent + First semester + Clayton

Synopsis: Introduction to the natural history of disease processes and the principles of diagnosis and treatment. The study includes the following organ systems and diseases. Central nervous system: cerebrovascular disease, dementia. Cardiovascular system: ischaemic heart disease, atherosclerosis. Respiratory system: lung cancer, bronchitis, asthma, cystic fibrosis. Gastrointestinal system: ulcer disease, bowel cancer, chronic liver disease including hepatitis C and cirrhosis. Renal system: chronic renal disease, glomerulonephritis. Endocrine system: diabetes.

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