International physiology-scientific clinical center
The International Scientific and Clinical Center of Physiology traces its historical path back to 1893. At that time, the place where the modern center stands was occupied by the Railway Outpatient Clinic, which in recent years was renamed the Railway Hospital. The International Scientific and Clinical Center of Physiology has been conducting scientific and research activities since the establishment of the "Ulke" Medical Institute of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan on October 1, 1962. Initially, the scientific and research activities of the institute studied the psychophysiological effect of the high temperature of the arid natural and climatic conditions of our country on the human body, the stress state of multiple influencing factors, and the specific effects associated with changes in the body's thermoregulation. An example of this is the interdepartmental expedition "Man and the Desert", which went on foot through the Karakum Desert in 1984 in order to verify the theoretical principles. Despite the fact that the establishment of the "Ulke" Medical Institute made a great contribution to the development of physiological science, we can conclude that the science of physiology underwent a new and more extensive transformation after the independence of our Fatherland Turkmenistan and the adoption of the "Health" State Program, which was the main guiding principle in all areas of healthcare. The material, technical, scientific and personnel resources of the Institute of Physiology, created in the 90s of the last century, helped to implement the tasks set by identifying the mechanisms of the complex impact of the conditions of the Arid Zone on the body of humans and animals, as well as developing methods for reducing the impact of adverse environmental conditions.
In order to successfully implement the State Program “Health”, based on the order of the Ministry of Health and Pharmaceutical Industry of Turkmenistan dated March 13, 1998 No. 61, the Railway Hospital was merged with the Institute of Physiology of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan to create the Central Hospital of Physiology with a scientific and clinical center of the Ministry of Health and Pharmaceutical Industry of Turkmenistan.
The change in the structure of the Physiology Scientific and Clinical Center, which took place at an important stage for the development of this scientific medicine, revealed such issues as conducting scientific research on the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of human diseases in the arid zone, and introducing the results of scientific research into practical medicine and production. The directions of scientific research conducted by the Physiology Scientific and Clinical Center during this period were: studying the changes that occur in the body before the disease occurs under the influence of the environment by the physiology and clinic and, based on the results obtained, proposing measures to reduce the risk of disease and prevent it; conducting scientific research aimed at predicting human health before the disease occurs and its activity during the period of labor, as well as preventing occupational diseases; was to study the healing properties of local plants and their effects on the physiological systems of the body.
Scientists of the Scientific-Clinical Physiology Center, which is based on a scientific-clinical foundation, have expanded the scope of their research and began to study the characteristics of the transition of pathological conditions in the conditions of Turkmenistan and the influence of natural climate and ecology. Scientists-physiologists have the opportunity to study the changes that occur in the body before the onset of illness due to the influence of the environment, to develop new methods that reduce the risk of developing the disease by taking preventive measures based on the results obtained, to prepare new medicinal products from local medicinal plants and to introduce their results into practical medicine.
In accordance with the tasks of the State Program “Health”, a number of scientific-research works have been carried out in the Hospital of the Scientific-Clinical Physiology Center on the protection and strengthening of people's health in various areas of physiological science in local climatic conditions. A number of scientific-research works have been carried out in the Scientific Center to determine the therapeutic effect and healing properties of ointments made from medicinal herbs and fruits. A chemical analysis of medicinal plants growing in Turkmenistan, such as chupar, alkar and chervil, was carried out, and coumarins, flavonoids, chuparda-coumarins, polysaccharides and complex esters, alkarflavonoids and esters were revealed in the composition of chervil. The listed medicinal plants have been shown to increase the body's heat tolerance, regulate heart function, lower blood pressure, and enhance the body's antioxidant defense and resistance in acute heart attacks. For the first time, the physiological and pharmacological effects of our national pride, melon products, namely juice and oil from its seeds, on the body were studied. Experimental studies have revealed that melon seed oil has a high antioxidant effect and lowers cholesterol in the blood. It was found that melon seed oil has a strong wound healing ability in models of artificially created cuts and burns, and its effect is comparable to the effect of sea buckthorn oil, widely used in medicine. As a result of the conducted research, it has been scientifically proven that melon juice and oil have a high nutritional and emollient effect.
One of the priorities of the State policy of Turkmenistan is the protection of human health. The constant and tireless concern of our Arkadagly Hero Serdar, Honorable President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and our National Leader, Hero Arkadag Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov for the health of our people can be seen from the signing of Resolution No. 2464 on September 26, 2021 on the start of the construction of the International Scientific and Clinical Center of Physiology, and with the successful implementation of this Resolution, the International Scientific and Clinical Center of Physiology will be put into operation on October 10, 2024 to protect the health of our population.
The multi-storey buildings of the International Scientific and Clinical Center of Physiology are located in the center of the capital and include scientific laboratories, scientific and clinical departments, a vivarium, an archive of biospecimens, a clinical and diagnostic laboratory, and auxiliary departments.
Departments of the International Scientific and Clinical Center of Physiology:
– Department of Allergology and Immunology;
– Department of Rheumatoid Arthritis;
– Department of Pulmonology;
– Department of Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases and Asthma;
– Department of General Surgery;
– Department of Endocrine Surgery;
– Department of Pediatric Endocrinology;
– Department of Metabolic Disease Prevention;
– Department of Gerontology;
– Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery;
– Department of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation.
– Additional departments:
– Admission Department (with Emergency Room, Shock Room);
– Consultation and Diagnostic Department;
– Radiodiagnostic Department;
– Endoscopy Department;
– Central Clinical Laboratory;
– Department of Physiotherapy and Therapeutic Exercise;
– Operating Department (with 6 operating rooms);
– Hyperbaric Oxygenation Department;
– Hematotransfusion Room.
To analyze and monitor the scientific work carried out at the Center, an electronic database and electronic document circulation equipped with a special program have been installed. The location of scientific and clinical departments, laboratories and diagnostic departments in one place and nearby allows the Center to successfully fulfill its tasks, and to fulfill them in a timely and organized manner.
The International Scientific and Clinical Center of Physiology is equipped with world-renowned high-tech equipment to carry out planned scientific and research work. The Center is a central treatment and prevention institution that studies the problems of the Arid Zone throughout the country, and clinical, educational, scientific and laboratory research work is carried out to prevent and combat non-communicable diseases common in the region, to study the characteristics of the transition of pathological conditions in the conditions of Turkmenistan and the adverse effects of natural climate and ecology on human health. The Center conducts clinical, experimental and experimental research in 7 scientific laboratories, namely: ecological physiology, circulatory physiology, thermoregulation, water-salt metabolism and kidney function, immunology, allergology and respiratory physiology, health prediction and labor physiology, nutrition physiology and metabolism. All scientific research is planned to be carried out in close cooperation with foreign experts. The partners of the International Scientific and Clinical Center of Physiology include the Institute of Physiology of the Charite University Hospital of the Federal Republic of Germany - Center for Space Medicine and Extreme Environments, the University Hospital of Göttingen of the Federal Republic of Germany, the I.M. Sechenov Institute of Evolutionary Physiology and Biochemistry of the Academy of Sciences of the Russian Federation, the Center for Food Biotechnology and Safety, the National Health Research Center for Therapeutic and Preventive Medicine of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, the Medical University of Vienna of Austria, and the Koc University of the Republic of Turkey. The planned scientific research is devoted to the most important issues of modern medicine. Among them are the study of the functional state of the cardiorespiratory system of women of childbearing age in various types of labor; the impact of nutritional status on the risk of overweight and obesity and the development of scientifically-based corrective measures; assessment of the mechanisms of influence on changes in the human body, water-salt metabolism and kidney function under the influence of local weather conditions; and screening of the functional state of the body in cardiometabolic patients.
In recent days, the International Physiology Scientific and Clinical Center has held a festive meeting to congratulate women doctors on International Women's Day, a meeting with experts on the role of sports and physical activity in our daily lives, and a meeting with experts on measures to prevent infections transmitted through artificial means.
Over the years of independence in Turkmenistan, in accordance with the "Health" State Program developed under the leadership of our National Leader, Honorable Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, a lot of work has been done to protect human health, popularize healthy lifestyles, and promote physical education and mass sports. All conditions have been created to introduce advanced methods and innovative experiences in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, to extend human life, and to provide the population with accessible and high-quality medical services. The specialists of the International Physiology Scientific and Clinical Center, together with all healthcare specialists, will spare no effort in conducting scientific and clinical research in the field of physiology to develop optimal ways to prevent and treat non-communicable diseases and improve the living conditions of the population, based on all the methodological experience accumulated in fundamental scientific and applied research. Physiologists of Turkmenistan will continue to make their worthy contribution to the further prosperity of the Fatherland, actively participating in the implementation of the most important scientific and research plans to protect the health of citizens, as stipulated in the National Program for the Socio-Economic Development of Turkmenistan.
Name of the organization: International physiology-scientific clinical center
Address: 60, Magtymguly avenue, Ashgabat city, 744005, Turkmenistan
Telephone number: +993 (12) 40-03-53
E-mail: fykmh@sanly.tm
Transport:
Buses: 6, 17, 28, 36, 39, 66, 76, 77, 128
Landmarks: Ashgabat city secondary school No. 12
Location on the map: Yandex Map
