Tratando los síntomas urinarios por HPB from Coursera

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Introducción

Módulo 1: Aspectos generales y epidemiología

Bienvenido al primer módulo del curso “Tratando los síntomas urinarios por crecimiento prostático benigno”. El curso está dividido en cuatro módulos. Este primero es introductorio, con el fin de generar las bases necesarias para avanzar en la comprensión de los módulos siguientes. En este módulo veremos algunos aspectos generales como definiciones y datos que nos permitirá tener una compresión de la importancia de esta enfermedad. Para terminar, ahondaremos en aquellas características o circunstancias asociadas con la probabilidad de desarrollar esta condición, conocido como factor de riesgo.

Módulo 2: Etiología y fisiopatología

Bienvenido al segundo módulo del curso “Tratando los síntomas por crecimiento prostático benigno”. En este módulo presentaremos las bases para entender el acto miccional en el ser humano, adicionalmente veremos por qué ocurren los síntomas por crecimiento prostático y cómo afectan el acto miccional. Tendremos tres lecciones en las que abordaremos las bases fisiológicas que nos permiten entender cómo funciona el tracto urinario en condiciones normales, así como poder entender todos aquellos cambios a nivel de la dinámica de la evacuación de la orina asociados al crecimiento prostático, pero también a eventos concomitantes como el envejecimiento en el ser humano y la aparición de comorbilidades. Te invitamos a consultar todos los recursos para entender cómo ocurre este proceso.

Módulo 3: Diagnóstico

Bienvenido al tercer módulo del curso “Tratando los síntomas por crecimiento prostático benigno”, en donde veremos los métodos diagnósticos para síntomas del tracto urinario inferior relacionados con crecimiento prostático. Abarcaremos desde ayudas diagnósticas no invasivas hasta métodos avanzados, reconociendo los estudios más útiles, sus indicaciones y su interpretación en el contexto de los síntomas que el paciente manifiesta. Al finalizar el estudio de este módulo habrás mejorado tu capacidad de hacer una aproximación diagnóstica basada en la mejor evidencia disponible. Que lo disfruten.

Módulo 4: Tratamiento

Bienvenido al cuarto y último módulo del curso “Tratando los síntomas por crecimiento prostático benigno”. En este módulo conocerás todas las alternativas de tratamiento que existen, desde medidas conservadoras que son importantes no solo para la mejoría de estos síntomas sino para la salud en general, pasando por tratamientos farmacológicos distintos con indicaciones específicas, terapias de mínima invasión con resultados a corto plazo muy prometedores, hasta tratamientos quirúrgicos definitivos, así como los posibles efectos adversos de cada una de estas modalidades. Es decir, involucra todo lo que usted necesita saber para eventualmente hacer una recomendación a sus pacientes.

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Desarrolla conocimientos y habilidades básicas para el tratamiento de síntomas urinarios en HPB

Profundiza en la fisiopatología y etiología de los síntomas urinarios por HPB

Proporciona una comprensión integral de los métodos de diagnóstico para los síntomas urinarios por HPB

Capacita en las diferentes opciones de tratamiento para los síntomas urinarios por HPB, desde medidas conservadoras hasta quirúrgicas

Puede resultar beneficioso para estudiantes de medicina, personal de enfermería y profesionales de la salud interesados en la urología

Impartido por instructores con experiencia en el campo de la urología

Activities

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Revisit previous coursework and textbooks in urology

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It will help you recall prior knowledge in urology.

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Organize previous coursework and notes
Review your textbooks and class syllabus
Evaluate your understanding of the core concepts of urology

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Read the course syllabus
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Download and organize any necessary materials

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Identify someone who has experience in the field
Reach out to the person and ask if they would be willing to mentor you
Meet with your mentor regularly to discuss your progress and get feedback

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Start a journal to track your progress and reflections

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Create a journal or notebook
Write daily or weekly entries reflecting on your learning
Note areas where you need additional support or clarification

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Apply what you've learned to your own projects

Create a mind map or concept map

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Identify the main topics and concepts of the course
Brainstorm and jot down related ideas and keywords
Organize and connect the concepts using arrows or lines
Review and refine your mind map or concept map

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Find a study group to join
Attend study group meetings regularly
Participate in discussions and ask questions

Realiza una encuesta sobre síntomas urinarios

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Te ayudará a comprender la prevalencia y el impacto de los síntomas urinarios en la población.

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Diseña una encuesta con preguntas sobre síntomas urinarios, como frecuencia, urgencia e incontinencia.
Encuentra participantes que cumplan con los criterios de elegibilidad para la encuesta (por ejemplo, hombres mayores de 50 años).
Distribuye la encuesta y recopila los datos.
Analiza los datos e interpreta los resultados.

Practice answering multiple-choice questions

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Gather practice questions from textbooks, online resources, or past exams
Set aside regular time for practicing
Review your answers and identify areas for improvement

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Find practice problems online or in textbooks
Solve the problems on your own
Check your solutions against the answer key

Watch video tutorials on urological procedures

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It will provide you with visual demonstrations and explanations of surgical techniques in urology.

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Search for reputable online resources or platforms that offer video tutorials
Select tutorials that cover specific urological procedures of interest
Take notes and review the tutorials

Attend a workshop

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Find a workshop that is relevant to the course
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Attend the workshop and participate in the activities

Contribute to online forums and discussion groups in urology

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It will connect you with other professionals, provide opportunities to ask questions, and stay updated on the latest developments in urology.

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Identify relevant online forums or discussion groups
Join the groups and introduce yourself
Participate in discussions, ask questions, and share your knowledge

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Career center

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Nephrologist

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Urologist

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Physician Assistant

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Licensed Practical Nurse

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Registered Nurse

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Medical Laboratory Technician

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Radiologist

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Pharmacist

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Case Manager

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Social Worker

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Health Educator

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Rehabilitation Counselor

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Physical Therapist

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Occupational Therapist

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Speech-Language Pathologist

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