Current state of scientific research on pharmacological correction of mammary gland pathologies (a scoping review).

Abstract

The aim of the study is to conduct a bibliosemantic analysis of scientific literature on pharmacological correction of breast pathologies and to determine the proportion of studies on pharmacological correction of mastopathy. Materials and methods. In the context of our study, the analysis of data on the current state of research on the pharmacological correction of mammary gland pathologies and the identification of the proportion of studies focusing on the pharmacological correction of mastopathy was carried out using the enhanced Arksey & O’Malley methodology proposed by a group of researchers led by H.M. Daudt. A total of 540 publications (from the last five years) were reviewed. Results. The results of the study showed that the vast majority of publications are devoted to the pharmacological correction of breast cancer (78%). Studies on the pharmacological correction of mastopathy make up a significantly smaller share (22%), which confirms their relevance, particularly regarding the development of original drugs. Among these, herbal-based medicinal products are most commonly used as part of combination therapy (59%). Conclusions. Studying the current state of scientific research on a given topic is an integral part of planning and developing a strategy for one’s own research. A detailed analysis of the available literature makes it possible to identify unresolved issues that remain unaddressed by researchers from different countries, and to outline relevant niches for further scientific investigation. A bibliosemantic analysis of scientific literature on pharmacological correction of breast pathologies was conducted, and the relevance of conducting research on the development of herbal remedies for the pharmacological correction of mastopathy was established.