Bondarenko Iryna Mykhailivna

Education:

• Poltava State Medical University;
• Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine, internship at the Rheumatology Department of Chernihiv Regional Hospital

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• active participant in international and national scientific and practical conferences, workshops, and specialized training courses on: innovative technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases, prevention of chronic and degenerative conditions — osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, osteopenia, autoimmune diseases and systemic connective tissue disorders, chronic pain management in rheumatology, urgent conditions in internal medicine, multidisciplinary approach to managing rheumatology patients, and joint ultrasound as a key tool in rheumatology. Key events include: ProLab: Autoimmune Diseases, October RheumaTrends 2024, PainControl — The Art of Pain Management, among others.

Areas of professional development:

• focus on evidence-based medicine, use of international sources such as PubMed and UpToDate;
• application of a multidisciplinary approach in managing patients with comorbid conditions.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of joint diseases, connective tissue disorders, and systemic autoimmune conditions.
• common conditions I work with include: rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis (Bechterew’s disease), psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis, gout, hyperuricemia, osteoarthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, Sjögren's syndrome, adult-onset Still's disease, Raynaud's syndrome, polymyalgia rheumatica, and systemic osteoporosis.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• joint ultrasound;
• endocrinology — particularly hormonal imbalances and their impact on rheumatic disease progression.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• “I practice yoga, stretching, and enjoy hiking in the mountains.”

Doctor's advice:

• “It's better to prevent illness than to deal with its consequences. Don’t ignore joint pain, fatigue, swelling, or stiffness — these may be early signs of a rheumatic disease. Listen to your body. If symptoms persist or recur, don’t postpone seeing a doctor. The earlier the treatment begins, the more effective it is. Moderate physical activity, balanced nutrition, and preventive check-ups help preserve joint health.”