Pathophysiology and the Role of New Technologies in Human Diseases. 3 credits

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This course provides examples from clinical medicine of how patients are diagnosed and treated for diseases of their cardiovascular and neurological systems, as well as for cancer and in acute care (emergency) units. The etiology and pathogenesis of disease processes and the current roles of technologies in diagnosis and treatment will be discussed. Unmet needs in these clinical areas that require research and technology development using engineering approaches will be identified and potential pathways towards clinical solutions will be investigated. Offered by Bioengineering . Limited to two attempts.