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BIOMEDICAL JOURNAL OF ERMC EASTERN EUROPEAN

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Original research Orthodox ethics of Vladimir Solovyov and mystical ethics of Dante Alighieri
Kozlova OV
The article provides a comparative analysis of the Orthodox ethics of the Russian religious philosopher Vladimir Solovyov and the mystical ethics of the Renaissance representative Dante Alighieri. The aim of the study is to identify points of contact between the ethical concepts of these two very different philosophers. Two works were selected for comparison: “Readings on God-Manhood” by V. S. Solovyov and “The Divine Comedy” by Dante. The ethics of man’s abstraction from natural principles and the acquisition of a metaphysical existence by the individual are explored. Three stages of human ethical development are considered in the concept of V. S. Solovyov. It is shown that in the process of ethical development, the human personality perceives the Divine principle and reunites nature with it. It is noted that for Solovyov, ethical development is a positive and objective process — a divine-human process. A significant place is devoted to the symbolic-metaphysical understanding of ethics in Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy. It is indicated that Dante shows an inexhaustible source of possibilities for man to overcome the burden of earthly existence and turn to the true ethics of divine revelation. It is concluded that both Dante Alighieri and V. S. Soloviev came to the realization that the religious principle in man is the only real implementation of the free ethical process.
Received: 2025-02-28
Published online: 2025-04-16
DOI: 10.24075/medet.2025.037
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Review Traditional medicine and ethical heritage of the Kyrgyz people: traditions, experience and modernity
Sarimbayeva NA
The article is devoted to Kyrgyz folk medicine and its ethical heritage while revealing traditions and methods used in treatment since ancient times. Traditional Kyrgyz medicine has been closely connected with nature and cultural characteristics of the people when herbs, rituals, physical practices and manual therapy were widely used. Healers passed down their knowledge through the generations, including diagnosis of diseases, use of natural resources and spiritual practices. The influence of modern medicine on natural methods of treatment and related ethical issues have also been reviewed in the article. Examples of traditional methods and their transformation in the context of modern medical practices have been provided. The main attention is paid to synthesis of scientific and folk methods of treatment, opening up new prospects for preservation and development of cultural traditions.
Received: 2024-06-28
Published online: 2025-03-31
DOI: 10.24075/medet.2025.036
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Review Ethical and legal issues of medical care in pediatric otorhinolaryngology
Yunusov AS, Molodtsova EV, Maletina DV, Belavina PI
A patient-physician relationship is regulated by the principles of medical ethics and the Law on Healthcare of the Russian Federation. In pediatric practice, ethical issues are even more important. Pediatric otorhinolaryngology is one of the most popular branches of medicine that diagnoses, treats and prevents diseases of the ear, throat and nose (ENT) in children. ENT diseases are most common in childhood. Pathology of the upper respiratory tract and diseases of the ear and mastoid process account for about 20% of all cases. The prevalence of pediatric otorhinolaryngologic diseases currently accounts for 184 per 1,000 children; however, as they age, the chronic pathology of the ear, throat and nose is increasing. This field has its own unique ethical and legal aspects that require special attention of medical professionals, parents, and legislators. In Russia, ethical and legal issues of pediatric otorhinolaryngology have not been addressed for a long period of time, although it has its own peculiarities due to anatomical and physiological features of a child’s ENT organs. The article provides detailed description of ethical and legal problems in the practice of an otorhinolaryngologist and describes how to solve them. Compliance with the rules will improve quality of medical aid among children.
Received: 2025-03-02
Published online: 2025-03-30
DOI: 10.24075/medet.2025.035
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Opinion Ethical issues in tuberculosis comorbidity with cancer
Khokholov AL, Chelnokova OG, Skrypnik NV, Dmitrieva AP
An increased number of patients who have tuberculosis (TB) comorbidity with cancer leads to a number of ethical problems. Approaches to treatment of oncological diseases in patients with TB have not been developed yet limiting provision of care to patients with comorbidities. The priority of TB treatment leads to a loss of time spent on treatment of oncological diseases and occurrence of vicious circles when progression of an oncological disease prevents from an effective treatment of TB and initiation of cancer treatment. At the same time, interaction of anti-tuberculosis and antitumor drugs has not been studied, limiting their simultaneous administration. Long-term diagnostics of TB represents an ethical problem. The set problems can be solved during scientific research on TB prevention in cancer patients, treatment of patients with comorbidities and interdisciplinary interaction in practical healthcare on an individual basis.
Received: 2024-12-06
Published online: 2025-03-27
DOI: 10.24075/medet.2025.034
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Received: 2024-10-29
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DOI: 10.24075/medet.2024.022
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Original research The attitude of young doctors toward patient-centred medical care
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Received: 2024-10-22
Published online: 2024-12-17
DOI: 10.24075/medet.2024.023
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