Scientific and Practical Conference with International Participation: “European Standards for the Diagnosis and Treatment of the Most Common Childhood Diseases” at TNMU
On May 5–6, 2025, I. Horbachevsky Ternopil National Medical University of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine hosted a scientific and practical conference with international participation titled “European Standards for the Diagnosis and Treatment of the Most Common Childhood Diseases.”
The event brought together over 400 participants, including researchers, healthcare professionals, and representatives of health systems from Ukraine, Poland, and Italy. The conference featured 32 oral scientific presentations and 7 poster sessions on pressing issues in neonatology and pediatrics.
This year, the conference was held online.
The forum began with a moment of silence to honor and remember the fallen defenders of Ukraine and victims of the war. The event was officially opened by Vice-Rector for Research Prof. I. Klishch, Vice-Rector for Science, Education, and Clinical Affairs Prof. S. Zaporozhan, and Head of the Department of Pediatrics No. 2 Prof. H. Pavlyshyn, who expressed gratitude to the university administration and to the courageous Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The first day focused on current topics in neonatology, developmental care for newborns, improving follow-up programs, and providing medical assistance to infants.
Presentations and Q&A sessions were delivered by leading neonatology experts, including:
Prof. T.K. Znаmеnska, President of the Association of Neonatologists of Ukraine, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine;
Prof. O.V. Vorobiova, leading researcher at the Neonatology Department of the State Institution “Institute of Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology” of the NAMS of Ukraine;
Prof. O.M. Kovalova, chief specialist at the Department for the Strategy of Universal Health Coverage at the National Health Service of Ukraine;
Prof. O.O. Riha, Kharkiv National Medical University;
Prof. H.A. Pavlyshyn, Head of the Ternopil Branch of the Association of Neonatologists of Ukraine;
Prof. I.M. Sarapuk.
Compelling presentations on improving care, feeding, and support for full-term and preterm newborns and their developmental outcomes were delivered by:
Prof. O.V. Vorobiova;
Prof. Maria Katarzyna Borszewska-Kornacka, President of the Foundation “Coalition for the Premature Child,” Medical University of Warsaw;
Prof. Dariusz Gruszfeld;
Prof. Livio Provenzi, Pediatric Neuroscience Center, University of Pavia (Italy);
T.O. Hrudnak.
Heads of regional rehabilitation centers also shared insights and future perspectives on rehabilitation treatment for young children:
- O. Klishch (Rivne),
- M. Vitsentovych (Ternopil),
- O. Postolovska (Ivano-Frankivsk).
That same day, presentations covered:
- Neonatal thrombocytopenia (Prof. N.I. Makeieva, Kharkiv National Medical University),
- CNS injuries (Prof. V.I. Pokhylko, Poltava State Medical University),
- Legal aspects of communication in pediatrics (L. Yurkovska, senior lecturer, Department of Pedagogy, Psychology, Medical and Pharmaceutical Law, Shupyk NUOH Ukraine),
- Autism diagnosis in children (Assoc. Prof. T.A. Kovalchuk, TNMU).
The second day was dedicated to optimizing care for children with infectious diseases:
- Prof. S.O. Kramariov, Head of the Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, O. Bohomolets National Medical University;
- O.M. Dyvoniak, Head of the Infectious Diseases Department, Ternopil Municipal City Hospital No. 2;
- Assoc. Profs. I.L. Horishna and N.B. Haliiash, TNMU.
Also were discussed practical diagnostic and treatment standards for common somatic disorders in children:
- Obesity (Assoc. Prof. V.B. Furdela),
- Congenital heart defects (Assoc. Prof. I.Yu. Avramenko, Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University),
- Cow’s milk allergy (Assoc. Prof. K.T. Hlushko),
- Anemia (Assoc. Prof. N.Yu. Luchyshyn).
Post-COVID-19 outcomes in children were covered by:
- Assoc. Prof. K.V. Kozak,
- PhD student V.O. Perestiuk.
Assoc. Prof. A.M. Antoshkina and Prof. N.I. Balatska presented a unique case of DiGeorge syndrome.
Maria Maddalena Brambilla (Italy) shared research on how breast milk composition affects early childhood temperament and behavior.
Finally, assistant lecturer A.-M. Shulhai (TNMU), who conducted research at the University of Parma (Italy), presented findings on epigenetic mechanisms influencing child development.
On behalf of the organizers, Prof. H.A. Pavlyshyn expressed heartfelt gratitude to the university administration, participants, and guests, and extended deep respect and thanks to Ukraine’s defenders, whose courage enables doctors to continue advancing pediatric care.