Nutrition Therapy
Study Course Implementer
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suuk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
The objective of the study course is to introduce students to evidence-based nutrition therapy as an integral part of the therapeutical process. The tasks of the study course include developing students’ understanding of the impact of nutrition therapy on the course of acute and chronic diseases, complication rates, the recovery process and quality of life, as well as acquiring the knowledge to innovatively assess patient nutritional needs and develop personalised nutrition recommendations for different clinical situations.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of anatomy, normal and pathological physiology and biochemistry.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Understand the assessment of energy and nutrient needs of patients in different clinical situations. Explain the impact of various acute and chronic diseases on human metabolic systems and nutritional needs. Understand the different types of nutritional therapies and their applications.
Skills
1.To carry out malnutrition screening. To perform detailed assessment of the patient’s nutritional status and nutritional needs. To formulate an appropriate nutrition therapy plan based on an understanding of the current disease process. To select the appropriate type of nutrition therapy for the clinical situation. To adapt nutritional recommendations according to the clinical situation of the individual patient. To establish nutritional recommendations and menu according to the patient’s diagnosis and clinical situation.
Competences
1.The student is able to perform malnutrition screening and nutritional assessment and to develop a nutrition therapy plan and menu for patients in different clinical situations.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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As part of their independent work, students prepare a clinical case study on the specified topics, assessing the nutritional needs of the patient, defining the goal of nutrition therapy and drawing up individualised recommendations and a menu. Independent work is presented and discussed during class.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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Grade
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Examination |
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Test and Independent work - analysis of the clinical case: surgery
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2.
Examination |
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Test and Independent work 3 - clinical case study on nephrology.
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3.
Examination |
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Independent work 2 - clinical case study on cardiology and pulmonology
2 points - patient assessment; 4 points - preparing nutritional recommendations: 4 points - menu preparation
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4.
Examination |
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Independent work 3 - clinical case study on gastroenterology.
2 points - patient assessment; 4 points - preparing nutritional recommendations: 4 points - menu preparation
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5.
Examination |
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Independent work 1 - clinical case study on malnutrition screening and nutritional assessment.
2 points - screening; 8 points - assessment
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6.
Examination |
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10 points
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Compulsory attendance with active participation. Test and /or presentation about each topic - 50%. Examination: 3 theoretical questions, written answers to be presented orally - 50%. The assessment is made on a 10-point system. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Study room
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Topics
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Nutritionasl assesment. Malnutrition. Screening and diagnosis. Nutrition care process.
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Class/Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Nutritionasl assesment. Malnutrition. Screening and diagnosis. Nutrition care process.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Nutritionasl assesment. Malnutrition. Screening and diagnosis. Nutrition care process.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Anemias, different types, nutritional therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Anemias, different types, nutritional therapy.
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Location
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Contact hours
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Cardiovascular diseases. Atherosclerosis. Coronary heart disease. Dyslipidemia. Arterial hypertension. Heart failure
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Cardiovascular diseases. Atherosclerosis. Coronary heart disease. Dyslipidemia. Arterial hypertension. Heart failure
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Cardiovascular diseases. Atherosclerosis. Coronary heart disease. Dyslipidemia. Arterial hypertension. Heart failure
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Diseases of the lungs. Bronchial asthma. COPD. Tuberculosis. Lung cancer. Respiratory failure.
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Contact hours
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Diseases of the lungs. Bronchial asthma. COPD. Tuberculosis. Lung cancer. Respiratory failure.
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Topics
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Diseases of the lungs. Bronchial asthma. COPD. Tuberculosis. Lung cancer. Respiratory failure.
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Location
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Contact hours
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Rheumatic diseases and osteoporosis. Hyperuricemia, gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome. Osteoporosis. Types of anemia, nutritional therapy.
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Study room
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Topics
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Rheumatic diseases and osteoporosis. Hyperuricemia, gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome. Osteoporosis. Types of anemia, nutritional therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Rheumatic diseases and osteoporosis. Hyperuricemia, gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome. Osteoporosis. Types of anemia, nutritional therapy.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Rheumatic diseases and osteoporosis. Hyperuricemia, gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome. Osteoporosis. Types of anemia, nutritional therapy.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Type 1 diabetes. Diagnostic criteria. The course of the disease. Gestational diabetes. Treatment. Nutrition therapy
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Location
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Contact hours
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Type 1 diabetes. Diagnostic criteria. The course of the disease. Gestational diabetes. Treatment. Nutrition therapy
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Type 1 diabetes. Diagnostic criteria. The course of the disease. Gestational diabetes. Treatment. Nutrition therapy
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Type 1 diabetes. Diagnostic criteria. The course of the disease. Gestational diabetes. Treatment. Nutrition therapy
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Type 1 diabetes. Diagnostic criteria. The course of the disease. Gestational diabetes. Treatment. Nutrition therapy
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Type 2 diabetes. Nutritional therapy for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Type 2 diabetes. Nutritional therapy for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
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Contact hours
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Type 2 diabetes. Nutritional therapy for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Thyroid diseases. PCOS. Hypothalamus, pituitary diseases. Adrenal gland diseases.
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Location
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Contact hours
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Thyroid diseases. PCOS. Hypothalamus, pituitary diseases. Adrenal gland diseases.
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Location
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Contact hours
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Thyroid diseases. PCOS. Hypothalamus, pituitary diseases. Adrenal gland diseases.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Thyroid diseases. PCOS. Hypothalamus, pituitary diseases. Adrenal gland diseases.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Nutritional therapy for digestive tract diseases. Esophageal and gastric diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Functional bowel diseases. Food intolerance. SIBO. Liver diseases. Ascitis. Liver resection and transplantation. Gallbladder diseases. Pancreatic diseases.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Nutritional therapy for digestive tract diseases. Esophageal and gastric diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Functional bowel diseases. Food intolerance. SIBO. Liver diseases. Ascitis. Liver resection and transplantation. Gallbladder diseases. Pancreatic diseases.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Nutritional therapy for digestive tract diseases. Esophageal and gastric diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Functional bowel diseases. Food intolerance. SIBO. Liver diseases. Ascitis. Liver resection and transplantation. Gallbladder diseases. Pancreatic diseases.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Nutritional therapy for digestive tract diseases. Esophageal and gastric diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Functional bowel diseases. Food intolerance. SIBO. Liver diseases. Ascitis. Liver resection and transplantation. Gallbladder diseases. Pancreatic diseases.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Nutritional therapy for digestive tract diseases. Esophageal and gastric diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Functional bowel diseases. Food intolerance. SIBO. Liver diseases. Ascitis. Liver resection and transplantation. Gallbladder diseases. Pancreatic diseases.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Nutritional therapy for digestive tract diseases. Esophageal and gastric diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Functional bowel diseases. Food intolerance. SIBO. Liver diseases. Ascitis. Liver resection and transplantation. Gallbladder diseases. Pancreatic diseases.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Nutritional therapy for digestive tract diseases. Esophageal and gastric diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Functional bowel diseases. Food intolerance. SIBO. Liver diseases. Ascitis. Liver resection and transplantation. Gallbladder diseases. Pancreatic diseases.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Nutritional therapy for digestive tract diseases. Esophageal and gastric diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Functional bowel diseases. Food intolerance. SIBO. Liver diseases. Ascitis. Liver resection and transplantation. Gallbladder diseases. Pancreatic diseases.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Nutritional therapy for digestive tract diseases. Esophageal and gastric diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Functional bowel diseases. Food intolerance. SIBO. Liver diseases. Ascitis. Liver resection and transplantation. Gallbladder diseases. Pancreatic diseases.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Nutritional therapy for digestive tract diseases. Esophageal and gastric diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Functional bowel diseases. Food intolerance. SIBO. Liver diseases. Ascitis. Liver resection and transplantation. Gallbladder diseases. Pancreatic diseases.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Neurology. Acute circulatory disorders. Trauma. Dysphagia. Neurodegenerative diseases. Epilepsy. Dementia.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Neurology. Acute circulatory disorders. Trauma. Dysphagia. Neurodegenerative diseases. Epilepsy. Dementia.
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Neurology. Acute circulatory disorders. Trauma. Dysphagia. Neurodegenerative diseases. Epilepsy. Dementia.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Obesity. Lifestyle correction, nutritional intervention, physical activity, behavioral therapy, medication, bariatric surgery.
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Obesity. Lifestyle correction, nutritional intervention, physical activity, behavioral therapy, medication, bariatric surgery.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Obesity. Lifestyle correction, nutritional intervention, physical activity, behavioral therapy, medication, bariatric surgery.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Obesity. Lifestyle correction, nutritional intervention, physical activity, behavioral therapy, medication, bariatric surgery.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Acute and chronic kidney diseases. Kidney stones.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Acute and chronic kidney diseases. Kidney stones.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Acute and chronic kidney diseases. Kidney stones.
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Acute and chronic kidney diseases. Kidney stones.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Acute and chronic kidney diseases. Kidney stones.
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Surgery. Perioperative nutritional therapy. ERAS co-concept. Abdominal surgery. Stoma. Consequences after gastrointestinal surgery. Short bowel syndrome.
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Surgery. Perioperative nutritional therapy. ERAS co-concept. Abdominal surgery. Stoma. Consequences after gastrointestinal surgery. Short bowel syndrome.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Surgery. Perioperative nutritional therapy. ERAS co-concept. Abdominal surgery. Stoma. Consequences after gastrointestinal surgery. Short bowel syndrome.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Surgery. Perioperative nutritional therapy. ERAS co-concept. Abdominal surgery. Stoma. Consequences after gastrointestinal surgery. Short bowel syndrome.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Surgery. Perioperative nutritional therapy. ERAS co-concept. Abdominal surgery. Stoma. Consequences after gastrointestinal surgery. Short bowel syndrome.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutritional problems and nutritional therapy while receiving different types of treatment in oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutrition for patients with palliative therapy. Nutritional therapy for HIV and AIDS
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Location
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Contact hours
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Study room
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Topics
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Oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutritional problems and nutritional therapy while receiving different types of treatment in oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutrition for patients with palliative therapy. Nutritional therapy for HIV and AIDS
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Location
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutritional problems and nutritional therapy while receiving different types of treatment in oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutrition for patients with palliative therapy. Nutritional therapy for HIV and AIDS
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Location
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Contact hours
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutritional problems and nutritional therapy while receiving different types of treatment in oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutrition for patients with palliative therapy. Nutritional therapy for HIV and AIDS
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutritional problems and nutritional therapy while receiving different types of treatment in oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutrition for patients with palliative therapy. Nutritional therapy for HIV and AIDS
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutritional problems and nutritional therapy while receiving different types of treatment in oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutrition for patients with palliative therapy. Nutritional therapy for HIV and AIDS
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Nutritionasl assesment. Malnutrition. Screening and diagnosis. Nutrition care process.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Nutritionasl assesment. Malnutrition. Screening and diagnosis. Nutrition care process.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Nutritionasl assesment. Malnutrition. Screening and diagnosis. Nutrition care process.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Cardiovascular diseases. Atherosclerosis. Coronary heart disease. Dyslipidemia. Arterial hypertension. Heart failure
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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4
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Topics
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Cardiovascular diseases. Atherosclerosis. Coronary heart disease. Dyslipidemia. Arterial hypertension. Heart failure
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Cardiovascular diseases. Atherosclerosis. Coronary heart disease. Dyslipidemia. Arterial hypertension. Heart failure
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Diseases of the lungs. Bronchial asthma. COPD. Tuberculosis. Lung cancer. Respiratory failure.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Diseases of the lungs. Bronchial asthma. COPD. Tuberculosis. Lung cancer. Respiratory failure.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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On site
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Specialized room
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4
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Topics
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Diseases of the lungs. Bronchial asthma. COPD. Tuberculosis. Lung cancer. Respiratory failure.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Rheumatic diseases and osteoporosis. Hyperuricemia, gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome. Osteoporosis. Types of anemia, nutritional therapy.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Nutritional therapy for digestive tract diseases. Esophageal and gastric diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Functional bowel diseases. Food intolerance. SIBO. Liver diseases. Ascitis. Liver resection and transplantation. Gallbladder diseases. Pancreatic diseases.
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Nutritional therapy for digestive tract diseases. Esophageal and gastric diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Functional bowel diseases. Food intolerance. SIBO. Liver diseases. Ascitis. Liver resection and transplantation. Gallbladder diseases. Pancreatic diseases.
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Nutritional therapy for digestive tract diseases. Esophageal and gastric diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Functional bowel diseases. Food intolerance. SIBO. Liver diseases. Ascitis. Liver resection and transplantation. Gallbladder diseases. Pancreatic diseases.
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Nutritional therapy for digestive tract diseases. Esophageal and gastric diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Functional bowel diseases. Food intolerance. SIBO. Liver diseases. Ascitis. Liver resection and transplantation. Gallbladder diseases. Pancreatic diseases.
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Nutritional therapy for digestive tract diseases. Esophageal and gastric diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Functional bowel diseases. Food intolerance. SIBO. Liver diseases. Ascitis. Liver resection and transplantation. Gallbladder diseases. Pancreatic diseases.
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Nutritional therapy for digestive tract diseases. Esophageal and gastric diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Functional bowel diseases. Food intolerance. SIBO. Liver diseases. Ascitis. Liver resection and transplantation. Gallbladder diseases. Pancreatic diseases.
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Nutritional therapy for digestive tract diseases. Esophageal and gastric diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Functional bowel diseases. Food intolerance. SIBO. Liver diseases. Ascitis. Liver resection and transplantation. Gallbladder diseases. Pancreatic diseases.
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Nutritional therapy for digestive tract diseases. Esophageal and gastric diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Functional bowel diseases. Food intolerance. SIBO. Liver diseases. Ascitis. Liver resection and transplantation. Gallbladder diseases. Pancreatic diseases.
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Nutritional therapy for digestive tract diseases. Esophageal and gastric diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Functional bowel diseases. Food intolerance. SIBO. Liver diseases. Ascitis. Liver resection and transplantation. Gallbladder diseases. Pancreatic diseases.
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Nutritional therapy for digestive tract diseases. Esophageal and gastric diseases. Inflammatory bowel diseases. Functional bowel diseases. Food intolerance. SIBO. Liver diseases. Ascitis. Liver resection and transplantation. Gallbladder diseases. Pancreatic diseases.
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Anemias, different types, nutritional therapy.
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Oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutritional problems and nutritional therapy while receiving different types of treatment in oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutrition for patients with palliative therapy. Nutritional therapy for HIV and AIDS
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Oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutritional problems and nutritional therapy while receiving different types of treatment in oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutrition for patients with palliative therapy. Nutritional therapy for HIV and AIDS
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Oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutritional problems and nutritional therapy while receiving different types of treatment in oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutrition for patients with palliative therapy. Nutritional therapy for HIV and AIDS
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Oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutritional problems and nutritional therapy while receiving different types of treatment in oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutrition for patients with palliative therapy. Nutritional therapy for HIV and AIDS
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Oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutritional problems and nutritional therapy while receiving different types of treatment in oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutrition for patients with palliative therapy. Nutritional therapy for HIV and AIDS
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Oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutritional problems and nutritional therapy while receiving different types of treatment in oncology. Nutrition for the prevention of oncological diseases. Nutrition for patients with palliative therapy. Nutritional therapy for HIV and AIDS
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Surgery. Perioperative nutritional therapy. ERAS co-concept. Abdominal surgery. Stoma. Consequences after gastrointestinal surgery. Short bowel syndrome.
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Surgery. Perioperative nutritional therapy. ERAS co-concept. Abdominal surgery. Stoma. Consequences after gastrointestinal surgery. Short bowel syndrome.
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Surgery. Perioperative nutritional therapy. ERAS co-concept. Abdominal surgery. Stoma. Consequences after gastrointestinal surgery. Short bowel syndrome.
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Surgery. Perioperative nutritional therapy. ERAS co-concept. Abdominal surgery. Stoma. Consequences after gastrointestinal surgery. Short bowel syndrome.
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Surgery. Perioperative nutritional therapy. ERAS co-concept. Abdominal surgery. Stoma. Consequences after gastrointestinal surgery. Short bowel syndrome.
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Neurology. Acute circulatory disorders. Trauma. Dysphagia. Neurodegenerative diseases. Epilepsy. Dementia.
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Neurology. Acute circulatory disorders. Trauma. Dysphagia. Neurodegenerative diseases. Epilepsy. Dementia.
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Neurology. Acute circulatory disorders. Trauma. Dysphagia. Neurodegenerative diseases. Epilepsy. Dementia.
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Acute and chronic kidney diseases. Kidney stones.
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Acute and chronic kidney diseases. Kidney stones.
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Obesity. Lifestyle correction, nutritional intervention, physical activity, behavioral therapy, medication, bariatric surgery.
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Type 1 diabetes. Diagnostic criteria. The course of the disease. Gestational diabetes. Treatment. Nutrition therapy
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Type 2 diabetes. Nutritional therapy for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
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Type 2 diabetes. Nutritional therapy for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
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Type 2 diabetes. Nutritional therapy for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes.
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Thyroid diseases. PCOS. Hypothalamus, pituitary diseases. Adrenal gland diseases.
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Thyroid diseases. PCOS. Hypothalamus, pituitary diseases. Adrenal gland diseases.
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Bibliography
Required Reading
Sobotka, Luboš, and Alastair Forbes. Basics in clinical nutrition. Vol. 1. No. 5th. Galen, 2019.
Webster-Gandy, Joan, Angela Madden, and Michelle Holdsworth, eds. Oxford Handbook of Nutrition and Dietetics 3e. Oxford University Press, 2020.
Soldavini, Jessica. "Krause's food & the nutrition care process." Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior 51.10 (2019): 1225.
Additional Reading
Zigurds Zariņš, Lolita Neimane, Edgars Bodnieks. Uztura mācība. Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2021.