Orphan diseases of the central nervous system. Diagnostics and dynamic monitoring of adult patients with Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)

The Department of Nervous Diseases of KazNMU named after S.D.Asfendiyarov in the year of its 90th anniversary continues a series of educational events for practical healthcare dedicated to the 135th anniversary of S.D. Asfendiyarov and the 120th anniversary of Professor M.H.Farizov.

Innovative technologies in neurology and related specialties

Scientific supervisors and chairmen: V.I. Shmyrev, MD, Professor, member of the Presidium of the All-Russian Society of Neurologists, Chief Specialist in Neurology of the Main Medical Department of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation, Head of the Department of Neurology of the Federal State Budgetary Institution DPO "CGMA" of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation.

International Expert Council "Possibilities of using neuroprotective medications in ischemic stroke"

From October 27 to October 1, 2024, an International Expert Council "Possibilities of using neuroprotective medications in ischemic stroke" was held in Samarkand (Republic of Uzbekistan). The main purpose of the expert council was to discuss the results of a randomized double-blind multicenter placebo-controlled parallel group study of the efficacy and safety of Mexidol® in long-term sequential therapy in patients with acute and early recovery periods of hemispheric ischemic stroke.

Dementia cases increased after the pandemic

After the pandemic, dementia is growing and "rejuvenating". According to statistics, there are about 10 thousand patients in the country. However, psychotherapists note that the number of patients is 20 times higher than the official data.

Dementia Awareness Day: Taking care of the Future

Since 1984, every year on September 21, at the initiative of the International Organization for the Fight against Alzheimer's Disease (Alzheimer's Disease International — ADI), the world community celebrates World Alzheimer's Day. These days, there is an international campaign to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and its impact on families.

Neurology in the light of modern global trends

On September 12, 2024, the scientific and practical conference "Neurology in the light of modern world trends" was held within the framework of the XVII International   The Congress "Human and Medicine-Kazakhstan". The conference was held in a hybrid format.  About seven thousand people watched and listened to the live broadcast, including from neighboring countries, and about 200 listeners attended the conference in person.