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Medicine-II - (MEDC-612) (MIT): Course Content

Medicine is the science and practice of caring for patients, managing the diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, treatment, palliation of their injury or disease, and promoting their health.

Course Outline

DERMATOLOGY
 Acne vulgaris
 Psoriasis
 Boils  Carbuncles
 Alopecia
 Mycosis fungoides
 Polymorphic light eruptions
 Vitilogo
 Pityriasis
 Hyperhydrosis
DISEASES OF BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD
 Identify the common neurological symptoms including brain death, Sleep,
Unconsciousness and Comma.
 Carry out general neurological examination
 Stroke, types of stroke, Parkinson‘s disease, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Infective and
Inflammatory diseases, Hydrocephalus, Headache, Migraine, Facial pain, Head injury,
Motor neuron disease, Diseases of spinal cord, Diseases of Cranial nerves, Peripheral nerve
lesions, Diseases of voluntary muscles and of neuromuscular junction
 Different types of Intracranial tumors
RENAL DISEASES
 Describe Glomerulonephritis, Acute nephritic syndrome, Nephrotic syndrome, Urinary tract infection, Renal hypertension, Renal failure,Benign enlargement of prostate gland, Prostatic carcinoma.
DISEASES OF THE BLOOD
 Describe Anaemia, Types of Anaemia, Bleeding and Coagulation, Haemophilia and Thrombosis
MISCELLANEOUS DISEASES  Describe Diabetes Mellitus and its complications, Diabetic Neuropathy, Diabetic foot and Steroid induced Myopathy.
Clinical
 Hands on training for students in a medicine department
Practical:
 Hands on training in medicine department
 Examination of respiratory system
 Interpretation of a chest x-ray
 Signs and symptoms of COPD cases
 Examination of joints and its investigations
 Examinations of Neurological disorders and its investigations
 Examination of endocrine disorder and its investigations.

Course Objectives

Course Learning Objectives:
 Explain the clinical presentation, underlying pathophysiology, and treatment strategies for common skin diseases, brain and spinal cord diseases, renal diseases, blood diseases, and other miscellaneous diseases like diabetes mellitus. (C2)
 Differentiate between various skin diseases, brain and spinal cord diseases, renal diseases, blood diseases, and other miscellaneous diseases like diabetes mellitus, based on clinical features and diagnostic criteria. (C4)
 Perform a comprehensive physical examination to identify signs and symptoms of these diseases. (P3)
 Demonstrate empathy and effective communication skills when discussing the diagnosis and management of chronic diseases with patients, ensuring a patient-centered approach to care. (C3)
 Demonstrate proficiency in conducting comprehensive examinations of various body systems, including the respiratory system, joints, neurological disorders, and endocrine disorders, as well as interpreting diagnostic investigations such as chest X-rays, joint examinations, and neurological assessments. (P3)