Curriculum Block

Objectives

• Describe the inflammatory cascade.
• Describe how alterations in the inflammatory cascade can lead to pathogenesis of certain diseases.
• Compare and contrast clinical presentations of rheumatoid arthritis, seronegative spondyloarthropathy, and connective tissue diseases.
• Explain how pharmacological therapy functions to suppress inflammation at various parts of the immune response cascade.
• Explain how inflammatory conditions have a significant impact on the quality of life of patients affected.

• Identify that there are many triggers to inflammation and factors that mediate it.
• Summarize the basics in immunity, inflammation and the concept of autoimmunity.

Assessments

• MF4 MSK CAE

Tags

Immunology Medical Foundation 4 Musculoskeletal Medicine Part 4 Week 3 Part 4 Week 3 Allergy and Immunology Rheumatology Localized Edema Oligoarthralgia (Pain in One to Four Joints) White Blood Cells, Abnormalities of 1.3 Interpret laboratory data, imaging studies, and other tests required for the area of practice 1.5 Develop and carry out patient management plans 1.6 Perform or assist with medical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures considered essential for the area of practice. 2.2 Apply biomedical scientific principles fundamental to health care for patients and populations. 2.3 Apply principles of clinical sciences to diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making, clinical problem-solving, and other aspects of evidence-based healthcare Adaptive Immunity [G12.450.050] Complement System Proteins [D12.776.124.486.274] Cytokines [D12.644.276.374] Immunity, Innate [G12.450.575] Infections [C01] Inflammation [C23.550.470] Lymphocytes [A11.118.637.555.567] Phagocytosis [G04.299.482.350] Toll-Like Receptors [D12.776.543.750.705.910.500]