The film was released on the YouTube channel of renowned endocrinologist and evidence-based medicine advocate Maxim Kuznetsov, whose audience exceeds 1.7 million subscribers. The project brought together leading specialists from various fields who examined common myths about vitamins and dietary supplements from the perspective of modern science, explained the differences between medicines and dietary supplements, and discussed the potential risks associated with their uncontrolled use.
Pirogov University was represented in the film by Vadim Vitalyevich Negrebetsky, Director of the Institute of Pharmacy and Medicinal Chemistry at Pirogov University, and Elvira Azretaliyevna Khachirova, Associate Professor at the Department of Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases No. 2, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Pirogov University.
The University experts provided a detailed overview of the principles of evidence-based medicine, the development and quality control of medicines and dietary supplements, and explained why any decisions regarding the use of vitamins and supplements should be based on scientific evidence and medical advice.
The documentary has already attracted considerable public interest and continues to gain views, with more than 250,000 people having watched it so far. This reflects the strong public demand for reliable medical information and a scientifically grounded approach to health and well-being.
The participation of Pirogov University experts in educational projects of this kind helps promote the principles of evidence-based medicine, improve public health literacy, and strengthen trust in science-based approaches to disease prevention and treatment.
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