Topical Issues in Gastroenterology and Nephrology (ISK_044)
About Study Course
Objective
To give notion about modern and future medical technologies in gastroenterology and nephrology.
Prerequisites
Basics of gastroenterology and nephrology.
Learning outcomes
The student will gain knowledge of the existing special (magnifying endoscopy, chromoendoscopy, echoendoscopy, capsule endoscopy) and the latest diagnostic (enterography, invasive radiology) and treatment methods (biological therapy) in gastroenterology, including digestive endoscopy, and nephrology. The student will get an idea of kidney replacement therapy methods - hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, will know the principles of patient therapy, preparing for kidney replacement therapy, will be able to evaluate their benefits and possible risks. Will know the main methods to ensure chronic hemodialysis - the peculiarities of the use of arteriovenous fistula and prosthesis, the use of a central venous catheter, will know the principles of patient observation, complications and its correction.
Students will be able to select appropriate modern treatment options in medicinal gastroenterology, advanced endoscopy (biolio-pancreatic endoscopy, echoendoscopy, capsule endoscopy, enteroscopy) and liver diseases and nephrology (peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis, transplantation).
Independently plan inquiry process in order to balance the knowledge of the compulsory course with the new subject matter, be able to establish the benefit / risk assessment, acting independently and in a group of 2-3 students, to be able to use literature, internet, colleagues' and teachers' knowledge, precise formulation of the question, assume responsibility for student group work presentation.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine, SSNMFz | 8 | Master’s | Limited choice | Diāna Zandere, Juris Pokrotnieks, Aivars Pētersons, Ilze Puide, Ieva Ziediņa, Maija Motivāne | |
| Medicine, SSNMF | 7 | Master’s | Limited choice | Diāna Zandere, Juris Pokrotnieks, Ilze Puide, Kārlis Rācenis, Aleksejs Derovs, Poļina Zaļizko | |
| Medicine, MF | 7 | Master’s | Limited choice | Viktorija Kuzema, Juris Pokrotnieks, Maija Motivāne, Aivars Pētersons, Poļina Zaļizko |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine, SSNMF | 8 | Master’s | Limited choice | ||
| Medicine, SSNMFz | 7 | Master’s | Limited choice | ||
| Medicine, MF | 8 | Master’s | Limited choice |
