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The ASCO-GU 23 conference was held offline as scheduled after the pandemic. A total of 167 abstracts in the field of renal cell carcinoma has been posted during the conference, covering the first PET/CT diagnostic technology targeting tumors in renal cell carcinoma, risk stratified interpretation of the previous clinical trial results, and exploring the value of tumor and serum biomarkers for precise classification therapy, as well as providing evidence for the therapeutic scheme sequencing.
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The 2022 International Conference for Global Cooperation in Traditional Medicine was held in a hybrid meeting at the Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotel in Seoul on the 1st and 2nd of November 2022. This international conference was hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare of South Korea, organized by the National Institute for Korean Medicine Development, and supported by The Society of Korean Medicine. At this conference, a bilateral exchange of acupuncture and moxibustion therapies between Japan and Korea was held at the Republic of Korea-Japan Symposium I. The aims of the symposium were to combine conventional and traditional medical knowledge of frailty and sarcopenia and to share possible ideas to develop proper treatment for frailty and sarcopenia.
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The Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS) has established an annual leadership symposium celebrating innovative leadership in the health sector. The 2022 symposium under the theme "Health Sector Development in Ghana; The Power of Good Leadership" was held in honour of Professor Samuel Ofosu-Amaah (the laureate), an Emeritus Professor of Public Health at the University of Ghana, about his leadership legacy. This article reflects on the leadership challenges in the health sector, the lessons learnt from the symposium, and the way forward. Leadership challenges identified in the health sector included the need for mentorship and coaching, the importance of teamwork and networking for delivering high-quality healthcare, and the role of leadership and governance in the health system. Key lessons from the symposium focused on skills in leading an event organisation, effective collaboration and teamwork, and learning from recognising prominent leaders' contributions to the health sector while these leaders are still alive. Key lessons from the personal and professional life of the laureate included a focus on giving back to the community, building mentorship of health leaders, being a catalyst of change, leadership and governance in public health institutions and publication of research findings. Suggestions were made to name the School of Public Health of the University of Ghana after Professor OfosuAmaah, to include a leadership and management module in all training modules at the GCPS and to establish a health leadership "Observatory" to focus on research on how leadership influences
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Humans , Mentors , Delivery of Health Care , Leadership , Health Care Sector , Education, MedicalABSTRACT
As global migration has been increasing rapidly, the Japan Association for International Health (JAIH) established the committee for migration and health in early 2021. This committee, which aims to challenge the health issues of migrants inside and outside Japan, held the first kick-off symposium in the 36th Congress of JAIH on 27 November 2021. Five symposiasts were invited and had presentations from the viewpoints of human rights and culture, which were recognized as the common keywords. This article was written by all symposiasts and chairpersons as the report of the kick-off symposium.
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The novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has significantly impacted medical education and the need to respond to rapidly changing and uncertain situation. In addition, with the decision to hold this year’s annual meeting, it was deemed necessary to have a forum for information sharing and discussion. Therefore, a special committee was formed to organize a cyber-symposium on medical education, and four symposia were held every two weeks, starting May 2020, under the themes of ‘Future Clinical Clerkship’, ‘Examinations’, ‘Post-graduate Education’ and ‘Medical Education with Corona’. This paper reports these symposia and provides an overview and future considerations.
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Since 1973 the World Symposia on Pulmonary Hypertension(WSPH)proceedings have summarised the scientific advances and future needs in this field through the efforts of multiple task forces, each focusing on a different aspect of pulmonary hypertension(PH). The task forces presented their consensus opinion after the 6 th WSPH held in Nice in 2018.This is an interpretation for the overview of the 6 th WSPH,which includes the following four aspects, translational medicine and precision medicine of PH, clinical research on PH, relevant research on several common types of PH, patient management and patient association.Among them, the most significant change is the new definition of hemodynamic standard of PH, but the implementation and use of the new standard, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of patients between the two standards still need further research and exploration. In addition, the importance of patient participation and management in the diagnosis and treatment and effective care of PH was clearly proposed for the first time.
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Introducción: el 28 de mayo de 1954, en los salones la Academia de Ciencias Médicas, Físicas y Naturales de La Habana, se organizó el Symposium sobre bocio y su tratamiento, primer evento científico sobre este tema endocrinológico realizado en Cuba. Objetivo: describir el contenido de las conferencias impartidas en el "Symposium sobre bocio y su tratamiento" realizado en 1954. Métodos: se utilizó el método histórico lógico, apoyado en la técnica de revisión documental. Resultados: el Symposium sobre bocio y su tratamiento, contó de cinco conferencias, las que fueron publicadas en los Anales de la Academia. Se hizo una valoración de los progresos en las últimas décadas en cuanto al diagnóstico, tratamiento y otros aspectos relacionados con las enfermedades del tiroides en Cuba. Conclusiones: este encuentro científico es el primero realizado en nuestro país sobre las enfermedades del tiroides, y evidencia el interés de un grupo de profesionales de la Medicina por divulgar los aspectos más actualizados sobre estos temas. Se destaca la figura del doctor Gonzalo E. Arostegui Aróstegui como uno de los profesionales más experimentados y conocedor de las enfermedades tiroideas en aquellos años(AU)
Introduction: the Symposium on goiter and its treatment was organized on May 28, 1954 in the halls of the Academy of Medical, Physical and Natural Sciences of Havana. It was the first scientific event on this endocrinological topic held in Cuba. Objective: to describe the content of the lectures given in the "Symposium on goiter and its treatment" carried out in 1954. Methods: the logical historical method was used, and it was supported by the documentary review technique. Results: the Symposium on goiter and its treatment had five lectures, which were published in the Annals of the Academy. An assessment of the progress made in the last decades in diagnosis, treatment and other aspects related to thyroid diseases in Cuba was carried out. Conclusions: this scientific meeting was the first held in our country on thyroid diseases, and showed the interest of a group of medical professionals to disseminate the most updated aspects on these topics. The figure of Dr. Gonzalo E. Arostegui Aróstegui stands out as one of the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals of thyroid diseases in those years(AU)
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Humans , Thyroid Diseases/diagnosis , Congresses as Topic/history , Endocrinology/history , Scientific and Educational Events , Goiter/diagnosis , Goiter/therapyABSTRACT
Following are the speeches on 4 topics at the Chinese and American Medical Library Symposium held at Fudan University:new trends of medical library development;roles of medical library in research,management and decision-making;transformation and development of medical library;role of medical library in medical education. The management systems and development prospects of medical library were fully discussed among the attendances at the symposium.
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Objective To explore the application of work shop in health education in the rehabilitation period of cerebral infarction. Methods A total of 44 patients with cerebral infarction from January to June 2016 were selected as the observation group, they were given work shop in health education. Then 40 patients with cerebral infarction from July to December 2015 were selected as the control group,and they were given routine health education.The health knowledge mastery,rehabilitation and health education satisfaction were compared between two groups. Results The knowledge rate of health education knowledge in knowledge of disease medicine, placement of good limb position, limb function training,medication was respectively 97.37%(43/44),93.18%(41/44),95.45%(42/44),95.45%(42/44) in the observation group and 82.50%(33/40), 77.50%(31/40), 77.50%(31/40), 77.50%(31/40) in the control group, and the difference was statistically significant (χ2=4.01-5.94, P<0.05). The satisfaction of health education in health education skills,communication skills,service attitude was respectively 97.73% (43/44), 100.00%(44/44), 97.73%(43/44) in the observation group and 82.50%(33/40), 82.50%(33/40), 82.50%(33/40)in the control group,and the difference was statistically significant(χ2=4.01,6.27,4.01,P<0.05). The level of compliance, demand, compatibility score was (8.32 ± 1.34), (8.45 ± 1.21), (8.38 ± 1.29) points in the observation group and(5.89±1.74),(5.64±1.53),(5.76±1.35)points in the control group,the difference was statistically significant (t=2.42, 2.74, 2.35, P<0.05). Conclusions Work shop in health education can increase the health knowledge of patients in rehabilitation period of cerebral infarction,and improve the enthusiasm of health education and rehabilitation training satisfaction.
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An international brainstorming session on standardizing pattern identification (PI) was held at the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine on October 1, 2013 in Daejeon, South Korea. This brainstorming session was convened to gather insights from international traditional East Asian medicine specialists regarding PI standardization. With eight presentations and discussion sessions, the meeting allowed participants to discuss research methods and diagnostic systems used in traditional medicine for PI. One speaker presented a talk titled "The diagnostic criteria for blood stasis syndrome: implications for standardization of PI". Four speakers presented on future strategies and objective measurement tools that could be used in PI research. Later, participants shared information and methodology for accurate diagnosis and PI. They also discussed the necessity for standardizing PI and methods for international collaborations in pattern research.
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Internationality , Medicine, Chinese Traditional , Reference Standards , Reference Standards , ResearchABSTRACT
The International Symposium on Ligaments and Tendons (ISL&T) was inaugurated in 2000 in Orlando, Florida, USA. The primary purpose of the ISL&T was to call attention to the importance of ligament and tendon (L&T) research and to bring together bioengineers, biologists, and clinician-scientists in a forum where the most current research findings could be shared, critiqued and discussed. In each symposium since 2000, there have been a number of stimulating, thought-provoking discussions on current hot topics and future challenges. The ISL&T has taken place for 15 years now, and as a result, the L&T field has significantly expanded in quantity while the quality of research has also been greatly improved. In commemoration of the 30th anniversary of the Journal of Medical Biomechanics, this article will highlight some of the major advances in L&T research over the past three decades. Topics to be covered include tissue mechanics, mechanobiology, injury and healing mechanisms, and tissue repair and regeneration.
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A symposium on pattern identification (PI) was held at the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM) on October 2, 2013, in Daejeon, South Korea. This symposium was convened to provide information on the current research in PI as well as suggest future research directions. The participants discussed the nature of PI, possible research questions, strategies and future international collaborations in pattern research. With eight presentations and an extensive panel discussion, the symposium allowed participants to discuss research methods in traditional medicine for PI. One speaker presented the topic, 'Clinical pattern differentiation and contemporary research in PI.' Two speakers presented current trends in research on blood stasis while the remaining five other delegates discussed the research methods and future directions of PI research. The participants engaged in in-depth discussions regarding the nature of PI, potential research questions, strategies and future international collaborations in pattern research.
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Humans , Internationality , Medicine, Chinese Traditional , Research , SyndromeABSTRACT
2014 The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture (26 th Annual Symposium for Medical Acupuncture) was held in Denver, Colorado, USA on April 11-13. The symposium had 11 lectures, 13workshops, 4oral presentations and 6 poster sessions. All presentations were the contents that concerning acupuncture. There were 215 participants in the symposium. The above-mentioned presentations were not only research, but also included clinical practice, basic theory and therapeutic principle of acupuncture. Education of acupuncture for physicians sufficiently was considered in the symposium. Further, 16 companies took part in the exhibition of the symposium.
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The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture’s 24th Annual Symposium for Medical Acupuncture was held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA on April 27-29, 2012. The American Academy of Medical Acupuncture (AAMA) is an academic society made up mostly of doctors who are interested in acupuncture. This symposium had 11 lectures, 8workshops, 6oral presentations and 7 poster sessions. The contents of almost all presentations concerned acupuncture. There were 300 participants in the symposium. 20 companies took part in the exhibitions at this symposium, and the Japan Society of Acupuncture and Moxibustion (JSAM) was introduced with a large vertical banner in its exhibition booth, and leaflets from JSAM were distributed. I attended the symposium as a representative of the Department of International Affairs in JSAM.
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We herein discuss the history, the present situation, and the future prospects of Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (KSGE) and Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society (JGES). Through the symposiums, endoscopy medicine in both countries has developed and matured remarkably, and Korea and Japan have taken a leadership position in this field. In the future, we continuously challenge to advance the symposium further, to hold international sessions, to develop the new KSGE journal Clinical Endoscopy and the JGES journal Digestive Endoscopy through friendly competition. Through those above, we will share useful information with the world and provide leadership in the field of endoscopy medicine.
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Endoscopy , Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal , Japan , Joints , KoreaABSTRACT
Se describen las principales características de SILAT como programa científico y educativo multinacional, que sirve de instrumento para analizar y solucionar los problemas de la terminología médica morfológica en los países de habla hispana y portuguesa de América. Se detallan antecedentes y creación, miembros, fines y funciones, medios, actividades, estructura organizativa, consejo directivo, relaciones con otros organismos y publicaciones.
It describes the main features of SILAT as a multinational scientific and educational program that serves as a tool to analyze and solve the morphological medical terminology problems in Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries of America. It treated history and creation, members, aims and functions, resources, activities, organizational structure, board, relations with other organizations and publications.
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Anatomy , Congresses as Topic , Terminology as Topic , Latin America , Portugal , SpainABSTRACT
Neste texto realiza-se uma introdução à leitura de O banquete, de Platão, em especial de seu último trecho, ao qual corresponde o encontro de Alcibíades e Sócrates. Procurou-se ainda, indicar algumas discussões despertadas por esse diálogo platônico; principalmente aquelas que fazem referência às relações entre a filosofia, a literatura e a psicanálise.
En este texto se realiza una introducción a la lectura de El Banquete, de Platón; especialmente del último trecho, que corresponde al encuentro de Alcibíades y Sócrates. Se procuró señalar algunas de las discusiones que este diálogo platónico suscita; principalmente aquellas que hacen referencia a las relaciones entre la filosofía, la literatura y el psicoanálisis.
Ce texte est une introduction à la lecture du Banquet de Platon mettant l'accent sur la dernière partie qui décrit la rencontre entre Alcibiade et Socrate. Nous y exposons quelques réflexions inspirées par ce dialogue de Platon, notamment au sujet des liens entre la philosophie, la littérature et la psychanalyse.
This essay is meant as an introduction to Plato's Banquet and, more specifically, to the last part, concerned with the encounter between Alcibiades and Socrates. The essay also explores a few thoughts brought up by this Platonic dialogue, especially those that point toward the relationships among philosophy, literature and psychoanalysis.
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Medicine in Literature , Philosophy , PsychoanalysisABSTRACT
The world has now rediscovered the value of traditional medicine. Much traditional medicine in South-East Asian countries originated from the medicines of ancient China, and developed independently within those individual countries. As a measure toward information exchange and communication among these countries, the World Health Organization's Western Pacific Regional Office (WHO-WPRO) has published its International Standard Terminologies (IST) for use globally. While domestically in Japan, Kampo is now taught as a regular subject in all medical schools. In this light, there is significant meaning to holding conference with the purpose of understanding the current status of Japanese Kampo around the world, and considering the best ways to disseminate Kampo information globally. The International Conference of Kampo Medicine (provisional title) has been held thus far a total of three times, to address the current status of Japanese Kampo, Japanese Kampo issues from global point of view, as well as the current status of traditional medicine in China and Korea also originating from the ancient Chinese medicine. The conference was entitled &lsquoWhy Kampo? Why Now? Why Me?—The reason why foreign medical doctors worldwide choose Japanese Kampo, and the situation or development of Kampo medicine in their own countries”, in which foreign doctors in Japan, medical students, and leading Kampo medical practitioners were invited to give lectures, which were followed by free discussions by all participants.
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Medicine, Kampo , Medicine , Congresses as TopicABSTRACT
Music therapy(MT) is generally classified into recreational MT in broad sense and therapeutic MT in the narrow meaning. In the latter cases, observing and evaluating the case is necessary. The MT sessions are held rather common for the aged people. We must set a long-term goal in response to the cases; to prevent the reducing mental/physical function and to avoid dementia for the healthy people, to maintain/improve the various functions for the patients with dementia and cerebral vascular accident (CVA), to aim the advancement of QOL for the patients with severe status or in the palliative care. Various evaluating methods are seen: Bando proposed 20 items including sensation, behavior and ADL/QOL; Saji proposed 10 items including activity, persistence, cooperation, emotion, intelligence, singing/playing, handling, walking, smooth action, verbal response. Matsui summarized general MT diagnostic table and MT evaluation table for the aged, and other methods by Kitamoto (Utatsuyama), Okazaki/ Monma, and Akaboshi are seen. The number of the music therapists registered by Japanese Music Therapy Association is increasing, and 1<sup>st</sup> Asian International Symposium of Music Therapy was held in March 2009. Thus, MT has become more important in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM).<br>
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On this coming June 12, 2009, the 2nd JSAM International Symposium on Evidence-based Acupuncture on "Evidence of the Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Low Back Pain"is to be held in Saitama. We briefly outline the background and expected controversial points in this symposium.<BR>There are three sessions including 1) Present status of RCT research on low back pain, 2) Treatment method for low back pain in China, Korea and Japan based on the database research, and 3) Sham acupuncture. When we assess the effectiveness of acupuncture for low back pain within the realm of Evidence-Based Medicine, the following discussions may be expected:<BR> 1) Therapeutic effect of sham needling -are we able to distinguish placebo effect?<BR> 2) Masking using sham needle -are we able to conduct double-blind trials on acupuncture?<BR> 3) Specific treatment technique -which factors contribute to "more effective acupuncture technique"?<BR>Most of invited speakers are specialists who published their papers on RCT or sham needle in top medical journals in the world. We hope that issues, such as working together with other medical professionals and reflecting evidence to medical policies, to be tackled in the future for the development of acupuncture will become clearer in this symposium.