MYTHS AND FACTS ABOUT COLORECTAL CANCER

Based on the Health Ministry of Indonesia, colon cancer or colorectal cancer is a malignancy that attacks the intestinal tissue consisting of the colon (the longest part of the large intestine) and/or the rectum (the final part of the large intestine before the anus)(Health Ministry). Currently, colon cancer is the third most

ENDO 2022 3rd WORLD CONGRESS OF GI ENDOSCOPY

The 3rd World Congress of GI Endoscopy, ENDO 2022, will be held on May 13-15, 2022. Due to COVID regulations in different countries, this event takes place in a hybrid format. For further information please visit www.worldendo22.org

Joint Annual Convention (JAC) 2022

The Joint Annual Convention (JAC) 2022 of the Philippine Society of Gastroenterology (PSG), Philippine Society of Digestive Endoscopy (PSDE) and Hepatology Society of the Philippines (HSP), which will be held on March 11-12 and 18-19, 2022 in a virtual format. Kindly visit www.jac2022ph.com to register and receive updates.

CAN SMOKING CAUSE GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE (GERD)?

Do you know what Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is? GERD is a stomach acid disease characterized by a burning feeling in the chest, frequent belching, sour taste in the mouth, and even shortness of breath. This is due to the weakening of the lower esophageal sphincter muscle which is located at the

International Digestive Endoscopy Network 2022

The International Digestive Endoscopy Network 2022 (IDEN 2022), which will be held from June 10 to 11, 2022. Conference Key Dates: April 08, 2022: Abstract submission deadline April 29, 2022: Notification of abstract acceptance May 16, 2022: Pre-registration deadline For further information please visit www.iden.or.kr 

SELF-ISOLATION TIPS WHEN OMICRON STRIKES

A new variant of the coronavirus, omicron has been detected in several countries, one of which is Indonesia. The rate of transmission of this variant virus is referred to as one of the fastest. The World Health Organization (WHO) said the omicron variant was first reported to WHO from South Africa on

SUDEMMA Gastroenterohepatology XVIII in conjuction with Makassar Gastroenterolog-Hepatology Update VIII (MAGEHUP) 2022

The PPHI-PGI-PEGI regional scientific meeting activity SUDEMMA Gastroenterohepatology XVIII in conjunction with Makassar Gastroenterologist-Hepatology Update VIII (MAGEHUP) 2022 with the theme “Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Diseases Management Toward The Pandemic: Learning from Pandemic” will be held on Friday–Saturday, 11 -13 and 19-20 March 2022. For registration and further information, please visit Makassar Gastroenterology-Hepatology

Seoul International Digestive Disease Symposium 2022

Registration and submission of Seoul International Digestive Disease Symposium (SIDDS) 2022 has been opened. Registration deadline: April 01, 2022, Abstract submission deadline: March 04, 2022, Abstract acceptance notification: March 18, 2022. For further information please visit SIDDS 2022

The 30th Annual Meeting of the Korean College of Helicobacter and the 4th International Symposium on Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Disease (HUG 2022)

Korean College of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research will held HUG 2022 on March 18-19, 2022. Due to the on-going pandemic, HUG 2022 will be held as hybrid format, on-site meeting for Koreans and virtual meeting for foreigners. Important dates: Abstract Submission Deadline: January 28, 2022 Notification of Abstract Acceptance: after February 14, 2022 Pre-Registration Deadline: