Vladimir Dilman?theorist and practitioner in the field of endocrinology (90th birth anniversary)

• Main Author: Lev Michailovich Bershtein
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Endocrinology Research Centre 2015-05-01
• Series: Сахарный диабет
• Subjects: dilman, v. m.; endocrinology; oncology; history of medicine
• Online Access: https://dia-endojournals.ru/dia/article/viewFile/7145/5068

Vladimir Dilman ? an internationally renowned endocrinologist, oncologist, and gerontologist whose name is firmly entrenched into the history of medical science. The eve of his 90th birth anniversary is a particularly appropriate time to remember the achievements of Vladimir Dilman. Prof. Dilman predicted what has become a cornerstone of modern theories of origin of many chronic age-associated diseases, highlighting the role of the increase of hypothalamic sensitivity to the inhibitory action of peripheral hormones in the development of main non-communicable diseases. The appreciation of the principal works of V. M. Dilman and his scientific biography not only increases our understanding of this subject, but provides a stimulus to independent research by younger generations and experienced specialists in the field of me. dical science and . practice, including e. ndocrinology and diabetology.