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Academic posters - guidance
Guidance from Edinburgh Napier university, explaining what is required for an academic poster
Acromegaly case and commentary
Case study accompanying lectures on growth hormone and pituitary gland
Adaptations to extra uterine life at birth
Slides accompanying lecture introducing neonatology, on the transition from foetal to extra uterine life
Ageism
Slides accompanying lecture defining ageism and discussing the consequences for health and healthcare across the lifespan
Breast feeding and infant nutrition - Part 1 Breast feeding
Slides accompanying symposium on the breast and lactation, covering: mammary gland anatomy and development; hormonal control of milk production; stimulation of milk secretion; milk components; weaning; breast complications; pharmacological intervention of lactation
Calcium metabolism
Slides accompanying lecture on calcium metabolism, covering: the role of calcium in bones, blood, nerves, muscle and cell control; parathyroid hormone; vitamin D; calcitonin; hypocalcaemia
Cancer and ageing
Slides accompanying lecture covering: the use of radiotherapy, chemotherapy, surgery and hormone therapy in the treatment of cancer; basic epidemiology of cancer; considerations when treating the elderly; management of breast cancer
Catabolic hormones
Slides accompanying session on the anabolic and catabolic control of metabolism, focusing on glucagon, and glucose homeostasis.
Characterising growth - principles and concepts associated with measurement
Slides accompanying lecture introducing the principles and concepts of growth, how it may be measured, and how to recognise an unusual pattern of growth that requires investigation.
Clincial approaches to infertility
Slides accompanying session on the causes and treatments for subfertility
Congenital abnormality - a clinical genetic perspective
Lecture notes accompanying session on birth malformations
Coping with dying symposium
Slides accompanying symposium on coping with the dying patient, including: Challenges in end of life care - what do patients want?; Care of the dying patient; Coping with palliative care issues for families
Development of the genital system
Slides accompanying lecture on the development of the genital system including: the gonads; the ducts; the vagina; external genitalia; descent of testes
Developmental Origins of Health and Disease
Slides accompanying lecture on the developmental origins of health and disease, considering the issue of non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
Diabetic eye disease definitions
Definitions relating to diabetic retinopathy and diabetic maculopathy
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Slides accompanying lecture on diabetic ketoacidosis, covering the clinical aspects; hyperglycemia, ketosis and acidosis; and the physiology of treatment
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Slides accompanying lecture on the clinical management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis, covering: the basic pathophysiology; presentation and diagnosis; principles of treatment
Diabetic retinopathy: clinical features, pathophysiology and treatment
Slides in three parts, accompanying lecture on diabetic retinopathy. 1. Clinical features and classification of diabetic retinopathy 2. How does diabetes cause retinopathy? Pathophysiology of diabetic retinopathy 3. Management of diabetic retinopathy
Emergency contraception
Slides accompanying contraception symposium, covering the three forms of emergency contraception: copper intrauterine devices; levonorgestrel; ulipristal
Excess weight gain in childhood
Slides accompanying lecture on childhood obesity and its consequences
Fertilisation and early embryo development
Slides accompanying symposium on the establishment of pregnancy, describing the process of fertilisation and early embryo development from day 1 to day 6
Fitness to Fatness Symposium - Weight Management
Fitness to Fatness Symposium - Weight Management slides by Steve Wooton
Genes and cancer - lecture slides
Slides accompanying lecture on genes and cancer, covering: cell growth and division; multistep process of carcinogenesis; common and rare genetic variations and cancer
Genes and cancer - notes
Notes accompanying lecture giving an overview of how gene mutations both inherited and somatic contribute to cancer development and progression
Genetic medicine
Slides accompanying genetics lecture, discussing a range of case histories and considering the ethical issues involved
Genetic testing in pregnancy
Lecture notes accompanying session on testing for genetic disorders in pregnancy
Genetics Course Booklet Year 2 BM5
Semester 3 and 4 - introduction to Human Genetics vertical thread in the BM Course
Growing a baby: Fetal growth, maternal adaptations (sections by Dr Poore)
Slides accompanying 'Growing a baby' symposium, covering: maternal adaptations to pregnancy, fetal growth and its regulation; measuring fetal growth and its significance
Hormonal contraception
Slides accompanying contraception symposium, covering the role of oestrogen and progesterone in the menstrual cycle; the mechanism of action of combined and single hormonal methods of contraception and their side effects
Hypothalamus and pituitary
Lecture slides covering the hypothalamus and pituitary, and growth hormone
Immunology of pregnancy
Slides accompanying lecture on the challenge pregnancy presents to the immune system, and the immune adaptions to pregnancy
Infant nutrition
Slides accompanying symposium on breast feeding and lactation, covering: issues of neonatal physiology; macronutrients and micronutrients of breast milk; advantages and contraindications for breast feeding; complementary feeding
Insulin
Slides accompanying lecture covering: glucose and its metabolism; blood glucose homeostasis; basic facts about insulin; insulin actions
Introduction to diabetes
Slides accompanying lecture giving an overview of diabetes mellitus; explaining how diabetes is diagnosed and classified; discussing the epidemiology, aetiology, pathology and clinical features of type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Introduction to endocrinology
Slides accompanying lecture covering general concepts of the endocrine system
Linear growth
First of two sets of slides accompanying lectures on normal and abnormal growth and puberty
Managing diabetes in pregnancy
Slides accompanying symposium on the practical management of diabetes, covering the importance of glycaemic control, insulin analogues and dilemmas in gestational diabetes
Maternal mortality - world wide and UK
Slides accompanying lecture discussing the definitions, distribution, causes and prevention of maternal mortality
Metabolic basis of diabetes
Slides accompanying lecture covering: diabetes and metabolism; biochemistry and treatment of diabetes; the metabolic basis of clinical problems in diabetes, including hyperglycemia, dehydration, hypertriglyceridemia, hypoglycemia
Microscopic anatomy - female
Female histology images, illustrating the microanatomy of the ovary, cervix, endocervix, uterine tube and uterus
Microscopic anatomy - male
Male histology images, illustrating the microanatomy of the seminiferous tubules, ductus deferens, epididymis, penis and urethra
New technologies for achieving pregnancy
Slides accompanying symposium on the establishment of pregnancy, describing the IVF cycle (stimulation, oocyte retrieval, fertilisation and embryo culture, transfer, luteal phase support)
Non-hormonal contraception
Slides accompanying contraception symposium, giving an overview of non hormonal methods of contraception, including: intrauterine devices (IUDs); barrier methods; sterilisation; natural methods
Nutrition in the elderly
Slides accompanying lecture introducing the principal nutritional issues associated with ageing
PMS: Fact or Fiction? The social construction of a disease
Slides accompanying lecture introducing the concept of social construction and considering how premenstrual syndrome (PMS) might be considered a social construction
PPD academic poster presentation - information for students
Details of the timeline and task for the poster presentation at the PPD conference; allocation of topics; room allocations for planning sessions
Pharmacological aspects of preterm labour
Slides accompanying symposium on premature labour, discussing the management of preterm labour, the treatments for preventing preterm labour, and their limitations
Pharmacology of Labour - fill in the blanks student form
Formative assessment of Pharmacology of labour to be completed by students during the Physiology and Pharmacology of Labour lecture
Pharmacology of breast cancer tutorial
Question sheet accompanying pharmacology tutorial on breast cancer and cytotoxic drugs
Pharmacology of steroids
Slides accompanying lecture focussing mainly on the steroid sex hormones and drugs that modify them, covering: oestrogens; progestogens; oral contraceptive pill (OCP); aromatase inhibitors & anti-oestrogens; testosterone and anti-androgens; anabolic-androgenic steroid drugs
Physiology and pathology of ageing
Slides accompanying lecture on the physiology of ageing and consequences of the physiological changes with ageing
Physiology and pharmacology of labour
Slides accompanying lecture discussing: the process of labour; control of uterine activity; how the fetus matures in readiness for life after birth; pain relief during labour
Physiology of adrenal
Slides accompanying session covering: anatomy and overview of the adrenal function; regulation of adrenal output; actions of adrenal products; disorders of adrenal function
Placental function
Slides accompanying 'growing a baby' symposium, discussing the role of the placenta; placental development and structure; placental function as a nutrient transporter and as a barrier
Podiatry and diabetes
Slides accompanying diabetic foot symposium, covering assessing the diabetic foot, prevention and education, and wound care.
Poster templates for PPD conference
Blank poster template and specimen poster template for the PPD conference task
Preparing your presentation for the PPD conference
Slides accompanying session outlining the requirements for the PPD poster presentation
Presymptomatic cascade testing in families
Additional slides used in lecture on screening for genetic diseases
Preterm Labour Symposium_Case study presentation
Attached is a case study presentation which we will go through at the end of the preterm labour symposium. It is a case scenario which brings together the various aspects of the symposium. Students can attempt to answer the questions prior to attending the symposium and/or complete during the symposium.
Principles of insulin therapy
Slides accompanying lecture on insulin therapy, covering: the different types of insulin and insulin regimens used; the pitfalls of insulin management; the causes, clinical features and treatment of hypoglycaemia
Psychosocial aspects of diabetes and improving outcomes with a patient centred approach
Slides accompanying symposium on the practical management of diabetes, exploring common psychosocial factors in diabetes, barriers to effective self-management, effective communication and improving outcomes
Puberty
Second of two sets of slides accompanying lectures on normal and abnormal growth and puberty
Reproductive pharmacology tutorial
Question sheet accompanying tutorial on oral contraceptives and drugs in pregnancy
Screening for genetic diseases - notes
Lecture notes accompanying session covering: the differences between a screening test and diagnostic test; advantages and disadvantages of a screening programme; preborn, newborn and adult genetic screening tests; cascade screening
Screening for genetic diseases - slides
Slides accompanying session covering: the differences between a screening test and diagnostic test; advantages and disadvantages of a screening programme; preborn, newborn and adult genetic screening tests; cascade screening
Southampton Student Formulary
Classified list of core drugs for Southampton medical students, based on the national student formulary from the clinical section of the BPS, with adaptations. This is an overall guide to the key drugs (and drug groups) prescribed by FY1/FY2 doctors. It does not absolutely define or restrict what is taught and it is subject to updating at any time. Also includes the Top 12 Drug Groups and the Top 40 Individual Drugs. See also the book "The Top 100 Drugs" by Hitchings, Lonsdale, Burrage & Baker (Churchill-Livingstone, 2015).
Steroidal contraception
Summary table listing the action, adverse effects, benefits, indications and contraindications for different forms of steroidal contraception.
Teenagers
Slides accompanying contraception symposium, considering the issues involved in providing contraception to teenagers, and signs of vulnerability, exploitation and grooming.
Testing for genetic disorders in pregnancy
Slides accompanying lecture discussing different cases in relation to testing for genetic disorders in pregnancy
The Southampton women's survey: from before conception to early childhood
Slides accompanying symposium on the developmental origins of health and disease, considering the epidemiological findings and interventions relating to the Southampton women's survey, including: Vitamin D and bone development; diets of women and children; public health interventions before and during pregnancy; LifeLab Southampton
The anatomy of growth and ageing
Slides accompanying anatomy lecture on growth, development and ageing, including anatomy of pregnancy, the breast and the placenta
The menopause
Slides accompanying lecture on the menopause, covering: menopause symptoms; osteoporosis; hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
The pathology of diabetes
Slides accompanying lecture reviewing the pathogenesis of diabetes, and exploring the pathophysiology of complications and common chronic complications
Thyroid function
Slides accompanying lecture on thyroid gland and thyroid hormones, hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Enlarged versions of the diagrams are included with the slides.
Treatment of type 2 diabetes
Slides accompanying lecture on the measures that might prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 diabetes, and the principles of oral hypoglycaemic therapy and their pitfalls.
Tumours of the male genital tract
Slides accompanying lecture on tumours of the male reproductive tract, covering: testicular tumours - germ cell tumours and Leydig cell tumours; prostate carcinoma
Unhealthy ageing
Slides accompanying lecture on the pathology of ageing, covering the concept of frailty and the distinction between age-related impairments and pathological processes common in later life
Virtual patient: Acromegaly and thyroid disorder
Case study - Mr and Mrs Roberts with pituitary tumours and hypothyroidism. This case draws on your understanding of endocrine anatomy and physiology. In particular you should be able to integrate the principle of thyroid hormone biosynthesis, hormone action and physiological control.
Virtual patient: Bleeding in early pregnancy
Case study - Jenny Baxter with bleeding in early pregnancy.
Virtual patient: Intrauterine growth restriction
Case study - Susan Smith and the problem of fetal growth restriction
Virtual patient: development and growth failure in adolescence
Case study - Joe Green and development and growth failure in adolescence
When early pregnancy goes wrong
Slides accompanying symposium on the establishment of pregnancy, on complications of early pregnancy related to implantation and the early development of the embryo and placenta
Year 2 ELC Module Genetics Tutorial
This worksheet accompanies the genetics tutorials taking place during the ELC module.