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377-0503-02L 2 Credits BSC D-HEST

Rheumatology

Rheumatologie

VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:49

Abstract

Disease patterns from the field of rheumatology. The main focus is on inflammatory diseases, including soft tissue and bone diseases.

Objective

At the end of the module, students should be able to do the following: • list the typical symptoms and manifestations of the disease patterns; • list the clinical examinations of the clinical pictures and explain the findings; • list and justify further clarifications (such as laboratory tests, imaging, etc.) of the clinical pictures; • recognize the respective clinical pictures of this topic block based on the symptoms, clinical examinations, findings and further clarifications; • list the possible treatment options for the disease patterns and explain the indication, prevention and risk factors; • Early detection of clinical pictures that require rapid therapy, identification of further steps for clarification and therapy; • describe the causes and pathophysiological basis of the disease patterns.

Content

Overview Rheumatology, Rheumatoid Arthritis, M. Still, Spondyloarthritis, SAPHO Syndrome, Infectious and Crystal Arthritis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, CRPS, Soft Tissue Diseases, Myopathies, Bone Diseases, Vasculitis, Collagenosis, Drug Therapy in Rheumatology, Ergonomics, Occupational Reintegration.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
Mode
written 45 minutes
Aids
None
Digital
The exam takes place on devices provided by ETH Zurich.
Die Vorlesungsteile, die in Englisch gehalten wurden, werden auch auf Englisch geprüft.

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Rheumatologie
Findet vom 04.12. - 18.12.2026 statt. 18.12.2026 Selbststudium
No time listed 2 h weekly

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