Discussing developments of medical physics at KBSU

An interregional scientific seminar organized by the Institute of Physics and Mathematics was held at the Kabardino-Balkarian University named after Kh.M. Berbekov.

Famous scientists and employees of the Institute of Physics and Mathematics, as well as deputy minister of health of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic Marat Karmov (graduate of the Faculty of Physics, medical physicist) and specialists from the Sevkavrentgen-D medical equipment manufacturing plant took part in the discussion of issues related to the development of new technologies in the field of medical physics.

The seminar participants heard a report by doctor of Physical and Mathematical sciences, professor, head of the Laboratory of X-ray Methods for Diagnostics of Nanostructures at the Lebedev Physical Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexander Turyansky. He spoke about his new development – ​​a diagnostic complex that performs analysis using targeted absorption spectrometry (PAS) with an ultra-low effective dose. The method has no analogues in the world, has already been successfully tested on phantoms and has a number of advantages over traditional radiology methods.

First of all, this is an ultra-low radiation dose during the study — it minimizes oncological risks. Another important advantage is the reproducible quantitative nature of the measurements of the content of contrast agents and the dynamics of their change. In combination with a low dose load, this will allow for long-term objective monitoring of the course of treatment, which is fully consistent with the developing direction of personalized medicine.
The PAS method can be used to diagnose a wide range of diseases in pulmonology, cardiology, endocrinology and other areas. Of particular interest is the use of the method in cardiac surgery to solve problems that arise after stenting of coronary vessels,

— said Alexander Turyansky

The scientist noted that the new development can be used both independently and in combination with other standard diagnostic methods, including CT, MRI, angiography, ultrasound and others. This significantly increases the reliability and quality of the analysis.

Specialists from KBSU, the Sevkavrentgen-D enterprise and the Kabardino-Balkarian Ministry of Health expressed interest in establishing business contacts with the author of the method and technology, Alexander Turyansky.

Following the meeting, it was decided to create a joint working group to determine specific areas of cooperation and prepare applications for financial support for the development of a prototype of the diagnostic complex.