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An introduction to anti-viral drugs
Slides accompanying lecture describing: viral replication; the mechanism of action of anti-virals and the points at which they have their effect
Anaemia - part 1
Slides accompanying first lecture on anaemia, covering: the physiology of red cell production and breakdown, haemoglobin, and iron, B12 and folate metabolism; microcyctic anaemia (iron deficiency and thalassaemia); macrocytic anaemia (B12 deficiency)
Anaemia - part 2
Slides accompanying second lecture on anaemia, covering: macrocytic anaemia (folate deficiency); normocytic anaemia (anaemia of chronic disease)
Anti-malarial drugs
Handout for BM5/6/EU Year 2 lecture by Tony Sampson on malaria and the drugs used in its prevention and treatment.
Anti-ulcer drugs
Slides accompanying lecture on drugs used in the treatment of indigestion (dyspepsia), duodenal and stomach ulcers and gastro oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
Antibiotics 1 and 2
Combined slides accompanying lectures on antimicrobials and antibiotic resistance
Antibiotics case presentations - Questions
Antibiotics case presentations, accompanying pharmacology tutorial
Antimicrobial spectrum of activity
A generalised guide to the spectrum over which antimicrobials have their activity
Appetite
Slides accompanying lecture describing: why appetite is important; how we can measure appetite; changes in appetite associated with disease; how appetite is controlled
Bile
Slides accompanying lecture describing the composition and role of bile and some clinical implications of aberrant functioning
Biliary tree and pancreas
Slides accompanying lecture covering: bile; bilirubin; bile flow; function of bile acids; pancreas and pancreatic secretion
Colon, rectum and anus
Slides accompanying lecture covering: functions of large intestine; ileo caecal valve; colon movements; ion and water transport in the colon; defaecation
Colorectal cancer: epidemiology and screening
Slides accompanying symposium on colorectal cancer, covering: epidemiology; primary, secondary and tertiary disease prevention; principles of screening; range of screening and diagnostic tests available
Concepts of the organisation of the gastrointestinal system
Slides accompanying lecture covering: the quadrants and regions of the abdomen; the embryological regions of the gut tube and how this relates to arterial supply, nerve supply and lymph drainage; nerve supply to the gut; the peritonuem
Development of the gastrointestinal system 1: Foregut
Slides accompanying lecture on the embryology of the foregut, describing: the development of the stomach and duodenum; the formation of the liver, pancreas and spleen; the arrangement of the peritoneum and peritoneal ligaments; the formation of the lesser sac
Development of the gastrointestinal system 2: midgut and hindgut
Slides accompanying anatomy lecture on the development of the midgut and hindgut, covering: primary intestinal loop; rotation; peritoneum; rectum and anal canal
Digestion and absorption
Slides accompanying lecture covering: digestion of protein, carbohydrate and fats; control of salt and water transport; diarrhoea; G proteins; cholera
GI Pharmacology Tutorial
This tutorial will help you to place a range of drugs covered throughout the GI course
GI accessory glands
Slides accompanying anatomy lecture covering: salivary glands; pancreas; liver; gall bladder
GI disorders: psychological causes and consequences
Slides accompanying lecture discussing the role of psychological factors in the development and maintenance of GI disorders and their role in managing or treating these disorders
GI parasites
Slides accompanying lecture on gastrointestinal parasites including: giardia, e histolytica and pinworms; geohelminths; ways of spread, diagnosis, treatment and prevention
GI pharmacological practical poster material
Poster material accompanying gastrointestinal pharmacology practical
Gastrointestinal anatomy handbook
Handbook designed to accompany anatomy practical sessions in the gastrointestinal (GI) module
Gastrointestinal infection and diarrhoea
Slides accompanying symposium on GI infection and immunology
Genetics of colorectal cancer
Slides accompanying symposium on colorectal cancer, covering the basics of cancer genetics and the inherited types of colorectal cancer
Hindgut
Slides accompanying lecture on the embryology of the hindgut, describing: formation of the rectum and anal canal; features of hindgut derived structures; arrangement of the peritoneum; arrangement of the blood supply; the relation of the embryological development of the hindgut to clinical abnormalities
Imaging the abdomen: conditions
Slides with text accompanying session on radiology of the abdomen, covering the radiological modalities used to investigate: dysphagia; cirrhosis; pancreatitis; inflammatory bowel disease; colorectal cancer
Imaging the abdomen: modalities
Slides with text accompanying lecture on radiology of the abdomen, covering: the radiological modalities commonly used to image the abdomen; their strengths and limitations; how radiation protection influences the choice of modality
Infective diarrhoea: microbiological examination, public health role & interventions for reducing diarrhoeal morbidity or mortality
Slides accompanying symposium on GI infection and immunology
Inflammatory bowel disease symposium
Combined slides accompanying IBD symposium, covering the pathology, immunology, pharmacology and clinical aspects of IBD and coeliac disease
Introduction to the course - gastrointestinal system
Slides introducing the gastrointestinal (GI) module
Liver physiology and clinical features
Slides accompanying symposium on liver disease, describing the physiology of the liver, and clinical features of liver disease
Malnutrition in GI disease
Slides accompanying lecture covering: the causes of malnutrition; effects of malnourishment; prevalence of malnourishment; treating malnourishment
Metabolic liver function
Slides accompanying lecture describing the specific functions of the liver with respect to carbohydrate, fats and proteins, and the role of the liver in the detoxification of drugs and toxins
Metabolic liver function 1 - lecture notes
Notes accompanying lecture on metabolic liver function, describing the function of the liver in the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids, and in drug metabolism
Metabolic liver function 2 - lecture notes
Notes accompanying lecture covering: amino acid sources; neurotransmitters and hormones from amino acids; non-proteinaceous molecules synthesised from amino acids; important liver proteins; protein degradation
Midgut
Slides accompanying lecture on the embryology of the midgut, describing: the rotation and development of the intestines; the arrangement of the peritoneum; the development of the midgut in relation to gross anatomy and clinical abnormalities
Mini symposium - GI pathology cases
Example cases accompanying gastrointestinal pathology symposium: H pylori, Barrett's oesophagus, jaundice, pancreatitis
Mouth, stomach and secretion
Combined slides accompanying lectures covering: saliva; swallowing; functions of the stomach; vomiting; pancreatic secretion
Pathology in the management of liver disease
Slides accompanying symposium on liver disease, describing: liver biopsy; fatty liver disease; chronic hepatitis; biliary tract disease; iron overload; metabolic disease
Peptic ulcer symposium BM Year 2
Combined slides accompanying the peptic ulcer symposium, covering: Helicobacter pylori; Gastro-oesophageal reflux & Barrett’s oesophagus; Dyspepsia, ulcers, reflux and public health; Diagnosis and management of upper GI diseases; Drug treatments
Pharmacology of diarrhoea and constipation
Slides accompanying lecture describing: the causes of acute and chronic diarrhoea; the processes involved in constipation; the drugs used to treat diarrhoea and constipation and the mechanism of action of these
Protein and amino acid metabolism
Slides accompanying lecture presenting specifics of protein and amino acid metabolism with special reference to synthesis of various key proteins, integral liver function and degradation
The colon - its role in nutrition and health
Slides accompanying lecture on the colon, colonic bacteria and urea-nitrogen salvage
The mucosal barrier
Slides accompanying lecture covering: mucosal barrier; injurious agents to tissue and to the GI tract; gastric mucosal injury and defence; oesophageal mucosa; gastric mucosa; small intestinal mucosa
Viral hepatitis
Slides accompanying lecture describing the role of viruses in acute and chronic hepatitis
Viral hepatitis - supporting information
Notes accompanying lecture describing the role of viruses in acute and chronic hepatitis
Vitamins and minerals
Slides accompanying lecture covering: vitamin B12; iron; calcium; vitamin D; copper; zinc