In this lecture, we'll be going through the main pathologies for PBL Themes 1a (Early Embryology, Biology Barriers, and an introduction to Mendelian Inheritance) and 1b (Fertilisation, Pregnancy, and parturition).
Pregnancy & Downs Syndrome Revision Session
event9th Oct 2024
schedule5:00 - 6:30pm (GMT)
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9th Oct 2024
5:00 - 6:30pm (GMT)
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Join us for a comprehensive revision session focusing on Pregnancy & Down Syndrome. We'll delve deep into key pathologies related to PBL Themes 1a & 1b, covering early embryology, biological barriers, Mendelian inheritance, fertilisation, pregnancy, and parturition. This session offers a great opportunity for medical professionals to refresh their knowledge on these crucial topics - vital for anyone working or intending to work in prenatal and maternal care.
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Learning objectives
- Understand the basics of early embryology, including the process of fertilization and the development stages of a pregnancy.
- Recognize the biological barriers that safeguard the developing fetus, their importance, and how they can fail.
- Define Mendelian Inheritance, comprehend its principles, comprehend how it is applied in predicting inheritance of traits and how gene mutations can lead to conditions like Down syndrome.
- Gain in-depth knowledge about Down syndrome, its cause, symptoms, effects, its correlations with maternal age during pregnancy and prenatal diagnostic testing methods.
- Understand the process of parturition and identify any potential complications which may potentially risk the health of the mother or the child.
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9th Oct 2024
5:00 - 6:30pm (GMT)
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Attendance certificate available
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Free
ONLINE