Chat Sessions...by HUTALS

[malumed007]

can you post the transcripts for oct. 19th..0ct. 18th and 20th are posted but not the 19th..thanks..

[Lorena]

here it is

http://www.valuemd.com/ftopic25669.html

[Anonymous]

here's the new proposed schedule. i'll post it here for now until roxanita gives final ok and then she will post it up on the announcement with any changes. chat with y'all soon!



1st Week:
BIOCHEMISTRY
Nov 8-13

Monday Chat:
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Nucleic Acid Structure and Organization
DNA Replication and Repair; Transcription and RNA Processing

Tuesday Chat:
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (cont)
The genetic Code, Mutations, and Translation
Genetic regulation; Recombinant DNA; Genetic testing

Wednesday Chat:
MEDICAL GENETICS
Single-Gene Disorders
Population genetics
Cytogenetics
Gene Mapping and Cloning
Genetics of Common Diseases
Genetic Diagnosis and Gene Therapy

Thursday Chat:
METABOLISM
Hormones
Vitamins
Overview of Energy Metabolism
Glycolysis and Pyruvate Dehydrogenase
Citric Acid Cycle and Oxydative Phosphorylation
Glycogen, Gluconeogenesis and the Hexose Monophosphate Shunt



Friday Chat:
METABOLISM
Lipid synthesis and storage
Lipid mobilization and catabolism
Amino Acids, proteins, and Enzymes
Amino Acid Metabolism
Purine and Pyrimidine Metabolism




2nd Week:
ANATOMY
Nov 15-20

Monday Chat:
EMBRYOLOGY:
Gonad Development; Week 1; Week 2; Weeks 3–8, Embryonic period

Tuesday Chat:
HISTOLOGY AND CYTOLOGY
Cell components
Nervous Tissue; Muscle tissue
Lymphoid Organs; Integument
Respiratory System; Gastrointestinal System
Renal/Urinary System; Male/Reproductive System
Female/Reproductive System

Wednesday Chat:
GROSS ANATOMY AND ORGANOGENESIS
Back and nervous System
Thorax; Abdomen, Pelvis and perineum
Upper Limb; Lower Limb; Head and Neck

Thursday Chat:
NEUROSCIENCE:
Peripheral Nervous System
Central Nervous System
The Ventricular System
The Spinal Cord
The Brain Stem
The Cerebellum
Visual Pathways
Diencephalon
Basal Ganglia
Cerebral Cortex
The Limbic System



Friday Chat:
(Begin Physiology because short week for Thanksgiving)
GENERAL TOPICS
Membrane Transport
Body Compartments

EXCITABLE TISSUE
Ionic Equilibrium and Resting Membrane Potential
The Neuron Action potential
Synaptic Transmission



3rd Week:
PHYSIOLOGY (cont)
Nov 22-27

Monday Chat:
PERIPHERAL CIRCULATION
General Aspects of the Cardiovascular System
Regulation of Blood flow

SKELETAL MUSCLE
Excitation-Contraction Coupling
Skeletal Muscle Mechanics

CARDIAC MUSCLE
Electrical activity of the heart
Heart muscle mechanics

Tuesday Chat:
RESPIRATION
Lung Mechanics
Alveolar-Blood Gas Exchange
Transport of O2 and CO2 and the regulation of respiration
Four causes of Hypoxemia

RENAL PHYSIOLOGY
Renal processes
Clearance
Regional transport

ACID BASE DISTURBANCE

Wednesday Chat:
ENDOCRINOLOGY
Mechanisms of Hormone action
The Hypothalamic anterior Pituitary system
Adrenal hormones
ADH and regulation of Osmolarity and ECF
The Endocrine pancreas
Growth Hormone
Adrenal Medulla
Hormonal Control of Calcium and Phosphate
Thyroid Hormones
Male reproductive system
Female reproductive system

GASTROINTESTINAL PHYSIOLOGY


Thursday Chat:
Off for Thanksgiving



Friday Chat:
Off for Thanksgiving, or review of Physio





4th Week:
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
Nov 29-Dec 4

Monday Chat:
Epidemiology,Statistics
Social Life in the US
Substance Abuse

Tuesday Chat:
Human Sexuality
Learning and Behavior Modification
Defense mechanisms


Wednesday Chat:
Psychologic health and Testing
Child Development
Sleep and sleep disorders

Thursday Chat:
Organic Disorders
Psychopharmacology
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV (DSM IV)



Friday Chat:
Ethical and legal Issues
Physician-patient relationships




5th Week:
PATHOLOGY by Goljan
Dec 6-11

Monday Chat:
1. Cell Injury
2. Inflammation

Tuesday Chat:
3. Fluids/hemodynamics
4. Neoplasia


Wednesday Chat:
5. RBC and WBC
6. Lymphoproliferatives

Thursday Chat:
7. Coagulation
8. Blood Bank

Friday Chat:
9. Cardiovascular
10. Respiratory




6th Week:
PATHOLOGY by Goljan (cont)
Dec 13-18

Monday Chat:
11. Gastrointestinal
12. Hepatobiliar / Pancreas

Tuesday Chat:
13. Renal/ Lower Urinary
14. STD / Gynecology


Wednesday Chat:
15. Endocrine
16. Musculoskeletal

Thursday Chat:
17. Skin
18. CNS/Special senses

Friday Chat:
Overall Goljan review




7th Week:
IMMUNOLOGY
Dec 20-25

Monday Chat:
INTRODUCTION
Innate Immunity
Acquired (Adaptative) Immunity
Immunoglobulins and T-cell Receptors
Immunoglobulins and T-cell Receptor (TCR) Genes

Tuesday Chat:
Antigens and Immunogens
Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC)
The Lymphoid System
The Immune Response
T cell subsets and Interleukins
Cell-mediated Immunity
Complement


Wednesday Chat:
Failures of the Immune System: Hypersensitivity
Failures of the Immune System: Immunodeficiency
Failures of the Immune System: Autoimmunity
Regulation and Tolerance
Transplantation Immunology
Immunology Laboratory Procedures

Thursday Chat:
Off for Christmas

Friday Chat:
Off for Christmas




8th Week:
MICROBIOLOGY
Dec 27-Jan 1

Monday Chat:
General Microbiology
Medically Important bacteria

Tuesday Chat:
Medically Important Fungi
Medical Parasitology


Wednesday Chat:
Medically Important Viruses

Thursday Chat:
Microbial Genetics/Drug Resistance
Clinical Infectious Disease
Comparative Microbiology
Flow Charts/Clue Sheets



Friday Chat:
Off for New Year’s Eve




9th Week:
PHARMACOLOGY***
Jan 3- 8

Monday Chat:
GENERAL PRINCIPLES**:
Pharmacokinetics;
Pharmacodynamics
AUTONOMIC PHARMACOLOGY**:
The Autonomic nervous System;
Cholinergic Pharmacology;
Adrenergic Neuroeffector Junctions;
Autonomic Drugs: The Eye and Cardiovascular System;
Autonomic Drug Summary

Tuesday Chat:
CARDIAC AND RENAL PHARMACOLOGY***:
Fundamental Concepts;
Antiarrythmics Drugs;
Antihypertensive Drugs;
Drugs for heart Failure;
Antianginal Drugs;
Diuretics;
Antihyperlipidemics

Wednesday Chat:
- CNS PHARMACOLOGY***

Thursday Chat:
- ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS**:
Antibacterial Agents;
Antifungal Agents;
Antiviral* Agents;
Antiprotozoal Agents and the Antimicrobial Drug List
- DRUGS FOR INFLAMMATORY AND RELATED DISORDERS

Friday Chat:
- DRUGS USED IN BLOOD AND ENDOCRINE DISORDERS:
Blood Pharmacology; Endocrine Pharmacology
- ANTICANCER DRUGS*
- IMMUNOPHARMACOLOGY
- TOXICOLOGY: Anticancer drugs; Immunopharmacology; Toxicology.

[world7140]

hello how can i join the forum

[andreastromaras]

hi...
any info of step 1 anybody please? my email is andreastromaras @ yahoo.gr

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