On December 17, 2025, a meeting of the Physiology Club of the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology with a course in Medical Biology was held. The theme of the meeting was “Endocrinology: Modern Challenges and Discoveries.”
- Pinchuk S., MC.m–303
“Diabetes Mellitus of the 21st Century: Challenges and New Horizons”. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is one of the most serious medical and social problems of modern times. Its prevalence is increasing worldwide as a result of urbanization, a sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy nutrition, and population aging. This disease requires a comprehensive approach—not only treatment but also active prevention. Modern challenges include the need for early diagnosis, increased public awareness, accessibility of high-quality medical care, and the formation of healthy habits. An important role is played by intersectoral cooperation, which unites the efforts of medicine, education, the state, and society. - Cherkashyna V., SM–101
“On the Discovery of Tirzepatide and Semaglutide — Medications for Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity”. Obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus are not only medical diagnoses but extremely complex global challenges of the modern world that require a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach. Today’s scientific achievements, in particular the use of incretins such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, demonstrate a significant breakthrough in therapy: patients can achieve weight loss without resorting to surgery. However, pharmacological treatment should not be regarded as a self-sufficient method, but as part of a holistic strategy that includes lifestyle changes, rational nutrition, physical activity, psychological support, and control of comorbid diseases. - Rozmaita O., MC.m–212
“The Relationship Between the Endocrine System and the Skin”. The relationship between the endocrine system and the skin is multidimensional: the skin simultaneously responds to systemic hormones, acts as a local endocrine organ, and serves as a target for hormonal therapy. New therapeutic opportunities (local androgen antagonists, hormonal approaches in wound healing) and clarification of the roles of vitamin D and IGF-1 make this field rapidly developing. For clinical practice, vigilance regarding skin markers of endocrine disorders and an interdisciplinary approach to treatment are important. - Lastovets M., MC.m–210
“Insulin Resistance Syndrome: Early Diagnosis, Modern Treatment Methods, and Prevention in Young People”. Insulin resistance syndrome is a condition that can remain asymptomatic for a long time, but it is the basis for the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity, cardiovascular diseases, polycystic ovary syndrome, and other serious pathologies. Special attention should be paid to young people, as this is the age at which major metabolic disorders are formed and later become more pronounced. Therefore, early diagnosis, proper treatment, and prevention are of decisive importance.
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