{"id":6868,"date":"2025-12-03T17:59:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T15:59:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.gov.ua\/en\/?page_id=6868"},"modified":"2025-12-03T18:05:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T16:05:14","slug":"29-10-2025-october-29-world-stroke-day-and-world-psoriasis-day","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/health.gov.ua\/en\/events\/main-events-of-the-institute-2025\/29-10-2025-october-29-world-stroke-day-and-world-psoriasis-day\/","title":{"rendered":"October 29 \u2013 World Stroke Day and World Psoriasis Day (date of publication on the website: 29.10.2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

October 29 \u2013 World Stroke Day and World Psoriasis Day<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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\u2757\ufe0fTwo diagnoses \u2013 one goal: to preserve quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u261d\ufe0fThese are not just informational dates \u2013 they are reminders of the need to pay attention to your own health, the role of prevention, early detection, and patient support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2757\ufe0fStroke: every minute counts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Ukraine, more than 120,000 people suffer a stroke every year, and almost half of them die within the first year. But these numbers can be reduced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u270d\ufe0fA stroke is not a death sentence if you act quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first 4.5 hours are the \u201cgolden window\u201d when medical care can save lives and restore brain function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specialists from the Institute of Neurology, Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine, the Romodanov Institute of Neurosurgery, the Strazhesko Institute of Cardiology, and the Amosov Center are actively working to improve methods of prevention, early diagnosis, and rehabilitation of stroke patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udea8Stroke symptoms that everyone should know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1sudden weakness or numbness in one half of the body;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1slurred speech or loss of speech;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1vision impairment;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1facial asymmetry;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udca1loss of balance, dizziness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcac Advice from NAMS doctors: if you notice these symptoms, don’t waste time, call 103. \ud83d\ude91<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\udde0Every minute counts \u2014 millions of neurons can be saved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcccPsoriasis: myths and reality<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\ude7aPsoriasis is not just a skin disease. It is a systemic autoimmune disease that can affect the joints, heart, and even blood vessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udccaAccording to WHO estimates, more than 125 million people worldwide live with psoriasis, and about 1.5 million in Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Specialists at the Institute of Dermatology and Venereology of the National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine are conducting research into the mechanisms of psoriasis development, developing modern treatment regimens and new forms of biological therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udd2cThese methods not only reduce the symptoms of the disease, but also restore psychological comfort and social adaptation in patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcac Important to know: psoriasis is not contagious, but it requires constant monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2705Support, proper skin care, a healthy lifestyle, and regular consultations with a dermatologist are the key to stable remission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udcccScience that heals and inspires<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u270d\ufe0fThe National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine brings together scientists working on the most complex challenges of modern medicine \u2013 from the prevention of cardiovascular disasters to the creation of innovative drugs for the treatment of autoimmune diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83e\ude7aToday we remind you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n