Immunology education within an undergraduate program for Health Sciences education
| Autor: | Dianne Sika-Paotonu, Jennika Patel, Katie Reed, Arthur McTavish, Felix Humphries, Lakin Motu |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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| Zdroj: | The Journal of Immunology. 206:54.23-54.23 |
| ISSN: | 1550-6606 0022-1767 |
| Popis: | Immunology education remains an essential component for undergraduate Health Sciences education across the health professions. The clinical relevance of Immunology teaching can be emphasised by utilisation and appropriate reference to pertinent health conditions affecting populations locally and across the global setting. Health issues of significance to Māori and Pacific populations groups in Aotearoa/New Zealand and in the Pacific Region include Cancer and Acute Rheumatic Fever (ARF) and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD). ARF is the body’s autoimmune response to untreated Group A Streptococcal (GAS) infection of the throat or skin. If left untreated, repeated or severe ARF episodes can lead to permanent cardiac damage known as RHD. RHD is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The growing global burden of cancer remains of concern, while Pacific Peoples and Māori are disproportionately affected by specific cancers. The utilisation of two areas with strong Immunological relevance for teaching examples in undergraduate Health Sciences education were shown to support improved understanding, class participation, topical interest, and research focus for Medical students engaged within Health Sciences education platforms in Aotearoa/New Zealand. This highlights the value of supporting Immunology education efforts by incorporating appropriate reference to pertinent health conditions relevant to populations groups locally and across the global setting. |
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