Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Alergology
Course Code
RIM_021
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
8.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inese Mihailova
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Immunologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Inese Mihailova
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in allergology in accordance with the requirements of the immunology specialty regulation.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The student acquires the knowledge to recognise the symptoms of allergic diseases, to evaluate the results of allergological tests and to recommend immunomodulatory therapy.
Skills
1.The student is able to diagnose allergic diseases based on clinical and laboratory symptoms and prescribe immunocorrective therapy.
Competences
1.The student is competent to diagnose allergic diseases, to prescribe allergological tests and therapy.
Assessment
Individual work
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Independent study of literature.
Presentations at seminars.
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Examination
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Open-ended questions and answers.
Successful presentations at seminars.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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Topics
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Immune mechanisms and types of allergic reactions. Hypersensitivity and allergy.
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Seminar
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IgE-mediated allergy. Diagnostic tests for atopic diseases
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Seminar
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Contact dermatitis: immunopathogenesis, clinic, examination, diagnostic skin tests
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Seminar
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Complement-dependent allergies. Hereditary angioedema: clinic, diagnosis, therapy
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Seminar
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Chronic urticaria. Immunological testing methods. Therapy.
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Pharmacotherapy of allergic diseases. Immunomodulatory therapy.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
8.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
6
Length (weeks):
6
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Finn A, Vireella G. IgE-mediated hypersensitivity in Medical Immunology by Virella G. 7th Ed., CRC, Press, 2021
2.
Allergic Diseases: A Comprehensive Review on Risk Factors, Immunological Mechanisms, Link with COVID-19, Potential Treatments, and Role of Allergen Bioinformatics.
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Advances and highlights in biomarkers of allergic diseases.