Modern global trends in neurology discussed in Kazakhstan
On September 11, Almaty hosted the scientific and practical conference with international participation, «Neurology in the Light of Modern Global Trends.» This large-scale medical event took place within the framework of the XIX International Congress «Human and Medicine — Kazakhstan» named after Academician R.S. Kuzdenbayeva. The expert platform was organized by the NGO «Association of Neurologists of the Republic of Kazakhstan» and the NCJSC «Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University.»
The conference brought together leading scientists, practicing neurologists, and related specialists to discuss advanced methods of diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for patients with socially significant neurological diseases.
The digital format made it possible to unite an impressive medical audience—the event’s broadcast recorded 10,697 views by leading scientists and practicing physicians.
A recognized leader of domestic medical science addressed the participants with a welcoming speech: Yerkyn Smagulovich Nurguzhayev, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor at the Department of Nervous Diseases of Asfendiyarov KazNMU, and President of the Association of Neurologists of the Kazakhstan. The speaker emphasized the importance of continuous medical education and the integration of global trends into the daily clinical practice of Kazakhstani doctors to improve patients’ quality of life.
The plenary session covered the widest range of topical issues in modern neurology—from vascular catastrophes to rare pathologies and degenerative processes.
Epilepsy and Brain Dysfunctions: Prof. T.N. Khaibullin (Semey) analyzed in detail the issues of optimizing antiepileptic therapy in real-world practice. Associate Professor T.V. Kaymak (Semey) dedicated her report to methods of pharmacological correction for acute and chronic brain dysfunctions.
The Problem of Pain: A new paradigm for treating back and joint pain was presented by a guest from Moscow, A.V. Naumov, Professor at the Department of Aging Diseases of the Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University. Continuing the theme, Professor Ye.S. Nurguzhayev presented the capabilities of comprehensive metabolic support for lower back pain.
Innovations in Diagnostics: Particular interest was sparked by the report of Associate Professor R.T. Tsoy (Almaty), who used a clinical case to demonstrate how neurology is shifting from a clinical diagnosis to the biological verification of Alzheimer’s disease in the modern era of blood biomarkers. Assoc. Prof. R.B. Nurzhanova (Almaty) spoke about diagnostic pitfalls and «red flags» in multiple sclerosis.
Strokes and Evidence-Based Medicine: Professor Ye.S. Nurguzhayev acquainted the medical community with the results of an important international multicenter randomized study (MIR). It proved the efficacy and safety of sequential therapy with Mexidol in patients during the acute and early recovery periods of ischemic stroke.
Neurodegeneration and Borderline States: The Chief Neurologist of the Ministry of Health of the RK and Head of the Department of Nervous Diseases, S.T. Turuspekova, presented a report on Parkinson’s disease on the threshold of its new biological definition. Assoc. Prof. E.B. Atantayeva concluded the scientific session with an analysis of asthenic manifestations in anxiety disorders and modern approaches to their treatment.
The conference «Neurology in the Light of Modern Global Trends» became an important step in strengthening scientific cooperation. The presented reports and clinical research results provide Kazakhstan’s practical healthcare system with new reliable tools for early diagnosis and effective therapy of severe neurological disorders.
