Scientists, doctors and specialists from around the world attended an international conference on gastrointestinal endoscopy, co-hosted by Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy and Hue University on April 13.
International endoscopy conference offered an excellent opportunity for endoscopic experts and doctors to share and update information on new treatments and techniques such as elastography, endoscopic ultrasound, experience in endoscopic retrograde pancreatic bile, ultrasonic diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the small intestine and endoscopic dilatation.
At the conference, delegates heard reports on the experiences and lessons learned from developing specialised gastrointestinal endoscopy in Vietnam over the past years, the result of cooperation between Japan’s Nogoya Medical University and Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
Activities demonstrating technical endoscopy are due to take place at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy’s hospital.
Prof. Dr. Cao Ngoc Thanh, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy Rector, said the Thua Thien Hue provincial People’s Committee allowed Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy and Hue University to hold the first Hue Science Festival in 2010. Since then, the event has been held every two years, coinciding with Hue Festival.
Throughout Hue Science Festival 2014, there will be a series of scientific activities including the 3rd international graduate students conference and a symposium on screening , diagnosis and treatment of cervical cancer on April 15, with the participation of scientists from Australia, Italy, the US, Japan , France , Thailand , Singapore and Vietnam .
In addition, there are various community-oriented activities such as a photo competition themed "medical achievement in life through the lens" and a medical exhibition at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy aiming to showcase the medical achievements to the public.
