9 24J - Diseases of the Nervous System

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Topics examined include regional functional anatomy of the CNS through imaging and stroke; degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's; immunological disorders such as multiple sclerosis and paraneoplastic syndromes; epilepsy; and gliomas. Emphasis on diseases for which a molecular mechanism is understood. Clinical and pathological findings, differential diagnosis, genetics, pathophysiology, and treatment are discussed for individual diseases. Limited to 25.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: 9.01

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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