Short Courses for Medical Doctors

This session reviews the functions of the sympathetic nervous system, the physiology of the adrenal medulla and the hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline.

This session provides an overview of the interaction between the hypothalamus and both parts of the pituitary gland. A description of the relevant hormones and their actions is also included.

This session gives a broad overview of the hormone/endocrine system, including the key systems. It covers types of hormones, modes of action and a brief description of the assessment of hormonal function.

This session covers the hormonal, metabolic and inflammatory responses to surgery.

This session describes the four different types of hypersensitivity reactions (allergies) and the subsequent inflammatory response mechanism.

This session describes the function of the cells of the immune system, and explains the different types of immunity. The roles of the various key components of the immune system are explained and the differences between innate immunity and adaptive immuni

This session describes the current concepts of normal coagulation, up to the formation of a fibrin clot.

This session describes the immediate, early and late complications of transfusion, as well as the complications of massive blood transfusion.

This session covers the immunology of transfusion, focusing on the most clinically-significant red blood cell antigen systems, ABO and Rhesus. Affiliated antibody systems and compatibility between individuals with these blood groups will also be described

This session covers the structure and function of the erythrocyte, focusing on the biochemistry and physiology of normal haemoglobin. It will also describe the pathophysiology of the haemoglobinopathies and thalassaemias.