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Archived Version 2022 - 2023
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Description This module focuses upon the biological basis of diseases that have significant global health burden (in developed and developing countries). The epidemiology,diagnosis and treatment of these diseases will be examined and factors such as lifestyle and genetic predispositions will be considered. Recent progress in research and development of new diagnostics and therapeutics and the implications of such will be explored using the current literature. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Explain current theories of the pathophysiology for cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and mental health disorders. 2. Discuss in detail the etiology, epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease and mental health disorders. 3. Understand and establish links between society and health using the current literature and explore how this can impact on disease outcome. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Disease· Prevalence and difference in distribution of disease types across developed and developing countries · Basic contributions of environmental factor diet fauna climate human factors across all diseasesCancer· Principles of Neoplasia · The molecular basis of cancer related to cancer hallmarks · Cancer epidemiology · Cancer Treatment · Cancer screeningDiabetes· Types of diabetes · Associated co-morbidities · Therapeutic options· Disease epidemiologyMental Health Disorders· Biological basis of mental health disorders, prevalence, societal impact and etiologyCirculatory disease· Origin and prevalence of circulatory disease, pathophysiology of common circulatory disease, preventative measures and treatmentsRespiratory disease· Pathology of major respiratory disease types i.e. infectious, chronic non-communicable and genetic. Prevention and treatment options Disease statistics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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