Intl conference on Gastroenterology, Hepatology concludes
Staff Reporter
Rawalpindi—Thirty second conference of Pakistan society of Gastroenterology concluded here Sunday. The national and international leaders in the field participated.
The experts discussed , the current investigations and treatment of common liver and digestive diseases President Pakistan society of Gastroenterology highlighted the problems faced by the patients and specialists.
He briefed the participants about the current standard of training of gastroenterologists in Pakistan .He mentioned the ways and means to improve training Pakistan. Among the international speakers, Professor CARLOCk discussed the management of stones in the gallbladder and common bile duct, a tube which goes from the gallbladder to the small intestine.
Dr Saad Niaz discussed the treatment of Pancreatitis. He stressed the need for endoscopic treatment versus conservative management of pancreatic problems. Prof Cihan Yurydaydin from turkey discussed the management of chronic Hepatitis B.
He talked about duration of treatment and its importance in eradicating the virus , reversing the damage to the liver and subsequently arresting the progression to Liver cancer.
Prof Wasim Jafri discussed the new treatment of Hepatitis C , with “new Pill” Sovaldi”. He appreciated the fast pace development of new oral pill and its implications. He urged the government to ensure quality control about the newly manufactured pills in Pakistan.
”It is very good step indeed, but needs vigilance about quality ,efficacy and safety of these local made medicine for Hepatitis C treatment. Professor Saaed Hamid traced the history of hepatitis C treatment and welcomed the new Oral combination treatment .
However he cautioned about haste and excitement about this treatment. “It will take some time to have appropriate right combination of all oral pill treatment for hepatitis C. Brigadier Amjad Salamat Chairman Organizing Committee said there was need for team work of all doctors in Pakistan. They should share their expertise and local research in the field of Gastroenterology.
Staff Reporter
Rawalpindi—Thirty second conference of Pakistan society of Gastroenterology concluded here Sunday. The national and international leaders in the field participated.
The experts discussed , the current investigations and treatment of common liver and digestive diseases President Pakistan society of Gastroenterology highlighted the problems faced by the patients and specialists.
He briefed the participants about the current standard of training of gastroenterologists in Pakistan .He mentioned the ways and means to improve training Pakistan. Among the international speakers, Professor CARLOCk discussed the management of stones in the gallbladder and common bile duct, a tube which goes from the gallbladder to the small intestine.
Dr Saad Niaz discussed the treatment of Pancreatitis. He stressed the need for endoscopic treatment versus conservative management of pancreatic problems. Prof Cihan Yurydaydin from turkey discussed the management of chronic Hepatitis B.
He talked about duration of treatment and its importance in eradicating the virus , reversing the damage to the liver and subsequently arresting the progression to Liver cancer.
Prof Wasim Jafri discussed the new treatment of Hepatitis C , with “new Pill” Sovaldi”. He appreciated the fast pace development of new oral pill and its implications. He urged the government to ensure quality control about the newly manufactured pills in Pakistan.
”It is very good step indeed, but needs vigilance about quality ,efficacy and safety of these local made medicine for Hepatitis C treatment. Professor Saaed Hamid traced the history of hepatitis C treatment and welcomed the new Oral combination treatment .
However he cautioned about haste and excitement about this treatment. “It will take some time to have appropriate right combination of all oral pill treatment for hepatitis C. Brigadier Amjad Salamat Chairman Organizing Committee said there was need for team work of all doctors in Pakistan. They should share their expertise and local research in the field of Gastroenterology.
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