Introduction to Clinical Neurology (Coursera)

Introduction to Clinical Neurology (Coursera)
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Students who take this course should ideally have at least a basic knowledge of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. Having at least a basic understanding of the way various cells in the nervous system work.
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Introduction to Clinical Neurology (Coursera)
An overview of the relevant aspects of the epidemiology, clinical presentation, basic disease mechanisms, diagnostic approaches and treatment options of the most common neurological diseases.

Neurologic diseases are common and costly. According to estimates by the World Health Organization, neurologic disorders affect over 1 billion people worldwide, constitute 12% of the global burden of disease, and cause 14% of global deaths. Furthermore, the number of deaths caused by neurological diseases have more than doubled in the past 10 years, and this number will undoubtedly substantially increase in the coming years as the average age of the world’s population increase.




Syllabus


WEEK 1

Neuroanatomy & Stroke

Welcome to Introduction to Clinical Neurology, offered by the University of California, San Francisco, on Coursera. This course provides a concise review of the most common and critical neurological diseases and conditions through a series of presentations by a variety of accomplished faculty at UCSF.

Graded: Module 1 Neuroanatomy

Graded: Module 2 Stroke


WEEK 2

Epilepsy & Neurodegenerative Diseases

Graded: Module 3 Epilepsy and Seizures

Graded: Module 4 Dementia and Neurodegenerative Diseases


WEEK 3

Altered Mental Status, Brain Death, & Central Nervous System Infections

Graded: Module 5 Altered Mental Status & Brain Death

Graded: Module 6 Central Nervous System Infections


WEEK 4

Traumatic Brain Injury & Movement Disorders

Graded: Module 7 Traumatic Brain Injury

Graded: Module 8 Movement Disorders


WEEK 5

Headache & Backpain

Graded: Module 9 Headache

Graded: Module 10 Back Pain


WEEK 6

Weakness and Neuromuscular Diseases

Graded: Module 11 Weakness and Neuromuscular Diseases


Suggested Readings:
Neuroanatomy Through Clinical Cases, Second Edition
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine: Volumes 1 and 2, 18th Edition 1



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Students who take this course should ideally have at least a basic knowledge of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology. Having at least a basic understanding of the way various cells in the nervous system work.