By Balqis Jazimah Zahari
Photo: PCSH
IPOH: Perak Community Specialist Hospital (PCSH) recently hosted its first-ever international scientific conference, 6th Scientific Meeting of the South East Asia Gastro-Neuro Motility Association (SEAGMA).
Held under the theme of “From Gut to Brain: A Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Difficult GI Symptoms” the event served as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and global collaboration in the field of Neurogastroenterology and Motility.
PCSH, in its statement, said that the conference, which was jointly organised by the Gastroenterology Associations from the Southeast Asian region, China, India, and Australia; has this time brought together more than 350 participants from around the world.
“The meeting also incorporated the 2nd Australasian NeuroGastroenterology Motility Masterclass, Asian Neurogastroenterology and Motility Association (ANMA) and Asian GI Faculty (AGIFT). Bringing together top-tier speakers from Australia and other parts of Asia including Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, India and Hong Kong,”.
This year’s event focused on the latest updates in Disorders of Gut-Brain Interactions with special emphasis on new treatments for constipation and other disorders ofDGBI (Disorders of Gut Brain Interaction).
“For the first time TCM (traditional complementary medicine) was incorporated into the event. It started off with an enlightening talk by a representative from KKM.
“This was followed by a Scientific session totally dedicated to TCM, highlighting how the integration of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Western medicine can lead to breakthrough treatments for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (FGID),” said the statement.
This international symposium was chaired by Dato’ Dr. Andrew Chua, Consultant Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist at PCSH.
This year’s meeting was especially significant as it marked the first time the Australasian Neurogastroenterology and Motility Masterclass was incorporated into SEAGMA’s scientific programme.
“Experts from Australia contributed significantly to the hands-on demonstration and teaching sessions in PCSH.
“A panel of international scientific advisors also participated in the lively case discussions and presentation of lectures, to ensure the highest quality of contentthroughout the Live Motility Workshop conducted here in the education centre of PCSH,” added the statement.
Andrew said that milestone event reflects PCSH’s unwavering dedication to clinical excellence, medical education and global collaboration.
“The contributions from so many scientific experts and leading specialists gathered in one place provided a tremendous opportunity for the exchange of ideas and mutual learning,” he said.
