Norovirus, the Cause of Food Poisoning in China

Recently, the Chinese Health authorities said that there had been a new Extraordinary Event (KLB) caused by norovirus. Norovirus itself is actually not a new virus. Norovirus is one of the main causes of acute intestinal infections (gastroenteritis) worldwide, including Indonesia, as stated by the gastroentero-hepatology consultant and chairman of PB PEGI,

1ST A-PSDE Regional Webinar on Interventional EUS

Date: Saturday, November 28, 2020 Time: 21.00-23.00 WIB Topic: *Interventional EUS: Indonesian Data *EUS Guided Biliary Drainage *EUS Guided Management of Post Pancreatitis Complication Please access the below link by November 14, 2020 to fill the register form: bit.ly/1stAPSDE

Beware of One of the Risk Factors for Covid-19: Obesity

Commonly known risk factors for Covid-19 are resistance, environment, and the presence of the virus. However, consultant gastroentero-hepatology and chairman of PB PEGI, Prof. Dr. dr. Ari Fahrial Syam, MMB, SpPD, K-GEH, FACP, FACG, FINASIM (@dokterari) said that there is one other risk factor that can worsen Covid-19 because it causes complications,

Vegetables Lowering the Risk of Colon Cancer

One way to avoid colon cancer is to change your lifestyle to be healthier. This can be started by eating vegetables that are good for digestion. These vegetables can help smooth bowel movements because they are rich in insoluble fiber which will attract useless substances that have the potential to cause inflammation

Covid-19 Transmission Prevention Instructions for Healthcare Workers

Based on PB IDI Circular Letter No.02854 / PB / A.3 / 03/2020, the following are the Guidelines for the Prevention of Covid-19 Transmission for Health Workers issued by the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI) together with the Professional Association under the umbrella of the IDI and the Indonesian Dentists Association ( PDGI)

Clinical and Procedural Guidelines for the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit during the Covid-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 disease is declared a national health emergency and a pandemic. These guidelines are written based on the World Health Organization (WHO) warning system and can be updated based on the developing public health situation. The contents and recommendations in this guide are interpretations of the best-published information by experts. These