HSC-342 Pathophysiology of Chronic Diseases

Prerequisite: HSC-211
The pathologies of chronic disease and their underlying mechanisms at the molecular and cellular level and their consequences at the organ and organism level; emphasis on common chronic diseases (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, cancers, neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic disorders) including pathophysiology, etiology, signs and symptoms, and medical treatment. 4 credits.