Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Neuroimmunology
Course Code
RNL_025
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Immunology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Evija Miglāne
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Neurologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Evija Miglāne
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Ensure theoretical knowledge and practical skill diagnostics and treatment of autoimmune neurological diseases.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Demonstrate an in-depth and increased knowledge in clinical subject of neuroimmunology. Define etiology, pathology, clinical features and treatment of autoimmune disease in neurology. Know indications and results of laboratory and imaging studies in patients with autoimmune diseases and their neurological complications.
Skills
1.Interpret the results and imaging studies and use them in problem solving in patients with autoimmune diseases and their neurological complications.
Competences
1.Formulate and critically analyse medical problems in neurological patients with autoimmune disease. Evaluate clinical research in science of neuroimmunology. Perform specific additional tests and interpret the results. If necessary, justify the diagnosis and approach considerations in patients with autoimmune disease.
Assessment
Individual work
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Self-dependently work with literature.
Prepare for theoretical seminars.
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Examination
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Multi choice test or oral questions or theoretical questions.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
0
Length (weeks):
2
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Robert R. Rich, Thomas A. Fleisher, et all. Clinical Immunology: Principles and Practice. 5th edition, 2019.
Additional Reading
1.
Syed A. Rizvi, Patricia K. Coyle. Clinical Neuroimmunology: Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders. 2011
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Jack Antel, Gary Birnbaum, Hans-Peter Hartung, Angela Vincent. Clinical Neuroimmunology. 2005