Course Timetable in 2022
Course Code
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Date
2022
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Time
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Description
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EM1S1
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Mar 26
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An introduction to endocrinology
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14:00-15:00
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Overview of homeostasis and endocrine system
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15:00-16:00
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Overview of disease of the hypothalamus pituitary axis
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16:15-17:15
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Genetic endocrine disease - an overview
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EM1S2
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Apr 2
|
Hypothalamus-pituitary axis
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14:00-15:00
|
Cushing’s syndrome - from diagnosis to management
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15:00-16:00
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Pituitary incidentaloma and prolactinoma
|
16:15-17:15
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Acromegaly
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EM1S3
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Apr 9
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Thyroid and bone disorders
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14:00-15:00
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Thyroid disorders - pitfall of diagnosis and management
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15:00-16:00
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Osteoporosis - current management
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16:15-17:15
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Calcium disorders and metabolic bone disease
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EM1S4
|
Apr 23
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Reproductive endocrinology
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14:00-15:00
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome - its metabolic and endocrine aspects
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15:00-16:00
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Approach to menstrual disturbance and infertility
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16:15-17:15
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Approach to impotence and hypogonadism
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EM1S5
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May 14
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Adrenal disorders
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14:00-15:00
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Conn's syndrome and workup for secondary hypertension
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15:00-16:00
|
Neuroendocrine tumors and updates
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16:15-17:15
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Phaeochromocytoma and adrenal incidentaloma - workup and management
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EM1S6
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May 21
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Common lipid and uncommon childhood endocrine disorders
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14:00-15:00
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Short stature, delayed puberty and overview of other common paediatric endocrine diseases
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15:00-16:00
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Common lipid disorders - evaluation and update on management
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16:15-17:15
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Molecular and biochemical evaluation of endocrine disorders
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EM1S7
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May 28
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Emerging issues and controversies
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14:00-15:00
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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and endocrine dysfunction
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15:00-16:00
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Interpretation of endocrine tests during acute illnesses
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16:15-17:15
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Neurohormonal dysregulation
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Remarks:
CUHK requires students to attend classes in the face-to-face teaching and learning mode from 2021/22 academic year.
Overview of disease of the hypothalamus pituitary axis
|