Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Topical Problems in Neurology
Course Code
NUNK_001
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Neurology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jānis Mednieks
Structure Unit Manager
Guntis Karelis
Structural Unit
Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery
Contacts
Riga, 13 Pilsonu Street, VSIA P.Stradiņa KUS, Block No. 37; 2 Hipokrata Street, Unit No. 7, Room No. 901, neuro@rsu.lv, +371 67069653; +371 67536540
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to provide students with in-depth knowledge of the most common and clinically significant neurological diseases, as well as to develop skills to use modern diagnostic and treatment methods in clinical practice.
Preliminary Knowledge
Apprehension of nervous system anatomy and physiology. Knowledge from clinical courses in internal diseases and infectious diseases and knowledge from basic course in neurology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On completion of the study course students demonstrate an in-depth and in-depth knowledge and understanding of neurological diseases and syndromes included in the study course programme as well as demonstrate ability to operate in an interdisciplinary society.
Skills
1.On successful completion of the study course students will be able to: Evaluate the opportunity to use neurological examination tests. Interpret the results of these tests. Present neurological symptoms and pathogenetical aspects of neurological syndromes.
Competences
1.On successful course sompletion students will be able to formulate and critically analyse the symptoms of neurological syndromes included in the study programme, will be able to choose neurological tests for diagnosis. Will be competent in diagnosis and care of neurological disorders included in the programme.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
60.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Prepare for the practical part of the lesson. Work independently with the literature in neurology. Take part in a discussion on the topic of the lesson |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Multiple choice test at the end of the course. |
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2.
Attendance |
-
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Test
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Headache: diagnosis, prophylaxis and treatment
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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CNS tumors: classification and morphological diagnosis
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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2
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Topics
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Modern approach to the diagnosis and treatment of 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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Principles of clinical trials in transcranial electrical stimulation
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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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3
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Topics
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Treatment of pharmacoresistant epilepsy
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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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3
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Topics
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The latest in the diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders
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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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3
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Topics
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Modern diagnosis and therapy of multiple sclerosis
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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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3
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Topics
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Modern principles of diagnosis and therapy of peripheral nervous system 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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3
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Topics
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Current issues in the diagnosis and treatment of neuroinfections
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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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3
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Topics
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Transient loss of consciousness – differential diagnosis
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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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3
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Topics
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Etiology and modern diagnostics of autonomic nervous system disorders
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Adams R.D., Victor M. Adams and Victor's principles of neurology / Allan H. Ropper, Martin A. Samuels. Hill, N-Y, St Luis e.c. 2019Suitable for English stream
2.
H. Royden Jones Jr., Jayashri Srinivasan, Gregory J. Allam and Richard A. Bake. Netter's Neurology. 2019Suitable for English stream
3.
R. B. Daroff, J. Jankovic, J. C. Mazziotta, S. L. Pomeroy. Bradley and Daroff's Neurology in Clinical Practice. 8th Edition, 2022. ElsevierSuitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Donaghy M. Brain’s Diseases of the Nervous System. Oxford University Press, N-Y, 2009.Suitable for English stream
2.
F. W. Drislane, M. Benatar, B. Chang, et.al. Blueprints Neurology. 4th edition, Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2014.Suitable for English stream
Other Information Sources
1.
MedscapeSuitable for English stream