BMS3042

Human disease and treatment II

(MED)

Dr R Kitching (Medicine MMC)

6 points + 6 hours per week + Second semester + Claytonb + Prerequisites: BMS2011, BMS2021, BMS2031, BMS2042, BMS2052, and BMS2062

Synopsis: An examination of disease processes resulting in a range of human diseases: immune/inflammatory; degenerative and fibrotic; cardiovascular; psychological and iatrogenic. Examples will be examined of diseases that result from each process. Depending on the nature of the process/disease discussed, the following aspects will be covered with varying emphasis: clinical features/diagnosis and management (including pharmacological); use of molecular/cell biology and models of disease to elucidate pathogenesis, current and future challenges in defining pathogenesis and improving treatment; epidemiological context of the disease or process and its impact on the individual and society.

Assessment: Examination (3 hours): 60% + Essay/literature review: 15% + Group seminar: 15% + Group poster presentation: 10%