A multidisciplinary conference on infectious pathologies was held at ‘European University

On November 29, the Department of Infectious Diseases conference, titled “Multidisciplinary View of Infectious Pathologies – Diagnostics, Therapy, Prevention,” was held at “European University,” organized by the Faculty of Medicine.

The conference was opened by the Rector of “European University,” Nino Taliashvili, after which the attendees were addressed by Maia Zhamutashvili, Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases at the Faculty of Medicine of “European University.”

The Chairpersons of the conference were:

• Marina Endeladze – Professor at European University, Head of the Department at the Center for Infectious Pathology

• Zaza Avaliani – Doctor of Medicine, Affiliated Professor at European University and Head of the Department of Pathology, Director of the National Center for Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases

• Ramaz Kurashvili – Doctor of Medicine, Affiliated Professor at European University and Head of the Department of Endocrinology, Chairman of the Union of Diabetes and Endocrinological Associations of Georgia, Expert in Endocrinology at the Ministry of Health.

The conference was attended by Vice-Rectors of “European University,” the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, faculty administration, academic/invited personnel, and representatives of the field.

Experts in the field presented the following topics at the conference:

• State Program for Tuberculosis Management – Achievements, Innovations, Challenges, and New Directions.

• Epidemiological Review of HIV/AIDS in Georgia

• Medicine and Art – The Eternal Interconnection

• Ultrasound Diagnostics and Qualitative Assessment of Fatty Hepatosis

• Cirrhotic and Non-cirrhotic Portal Hypertension

• Still’s Syndrome in Adolescents

• A Case of Visceral Leishmaniasis

• Case Description of Dengue Virus

• The Connection Between Chronic Tonsillitis and EBV IgG, ASLO Serological Tests

• Key Aspects of Toxic Hepatitis Management

The goal of the conference was to facilitate the sharing of experience among representatives of the field and to promote the implementation of modern approaches into daily practice.