«Healthy Generation: Quality of Life in Focus»: North Caucasus Medical Forum Starts at KBSU

The North Caucasus Medical Forum «Healthy Generation: Quality of Life in Focus» started today at the Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after Kh.M. Berbekov.

Professor Arsen Kharaev, vice-rector for Admissions and Pre-University Activities, wished fruitful work to its participants.

On the first day of the forum, professor Irina Zakharova, head of the Department of Pediatrics named after Academician G.N. Speransky of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, told the participants about the project «Pediatrics without Borders: from Scientific Research to Clinical Practice».

This postgraduate educational project is aimed at systematizing and improving the level of knowledge of pediatricians in matters of diagnosis, therapy and prevention of various conditions, syndromes and diseases in children.

They also discussed iodine deficiency in children, innovations in the treatment of acute respiratory viral infections, how to protect yourself from viral infections in the new season and not miss Alagille syndrome, and other pressing topics.

According to Aneta Mambetova, professor of the Department of General Medical Training of the Medical Academy of the Kabardino-Balkarian State University, chief specialist of the Kabardino-Balkarian Ministry of Health, the second day will be dedicated to International Kidney Day. The organizers’ goal is to draw public attention to the problem of rare orphan diseases.

Elbrus Shidakov took part in the forum. The 17-year-old boy suffered from chronic renal failure for a long time and underwent a very complicated operation three years ago. It was performed at the Shumakov Research Institute under the quota of the Kabardino-Balkarian Ministry of Health. His father became the donor, giving him a chance at life. Now Elbrus feels well and dreams of becoming a programmer.

According to the president of the scientific society of nephrologists of Russia, professor of the department of the Moscow State Medical University named after Sechenov Irina Bobkova, chronic kidney disease (CKD), like many other chronic diseases, has become much younger in recent years.

Treating chronic kidney disease is not easy, but the earlier the diagnosis is made and treatment is prescribed, the higher the effectiveness of therapy,

— says the doctor of medical sciences.

Irina Bobkova noted with satisfaction that in Kabardino-Balkaria, as was promised several years ago at the same site of KBSU, a children’s nephrology center was created.

Veterans of the service who made a significant contribution to the development of the pediatric service of the KBR were awarded on behalf of the rector of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education Dmitry Sychev.