GWS Medika, PanAsia, and PCC Hold CME Talk Event
GWS Medika, a health clinic in Jakarta, held a CME Talk (Continuing Medical Education) event with PanAsia Surgery Group and PCC (Parkway Cancer Center) (9/7). This conference has four well-known speakers from Singapore to discuss various necessary health topics, including GERD, liver cancer, prostate cancer, and kidney cancer.
Dr Koh Hau Tek, Chief Medical Officer of GWS Medika, delivered a speech emphasizing the company's dedication to improving service quality through continuous learning.
"Shortly, we will delegate several doctors in clinical observation programs at several leading health centers in Singapore," said Dr Koh.
"Apart from that, we will also hold a seminar on urinary tract infections in July and plan a nursing program," he added.
Dr Almer Deta Tarandha, Project Team Lead and General Practitioner of GWS Medika moderated the CME Talk. The event, which took place from 09.00–12.00 at Plaza Timor, Jakarta Pusat, was attended by GWS Medika doctors and nurses.
GERD: a digestive disease that can be fatal
The first session presented Dr Edward Cheong, a well-known gastroenterologist from PanAsia Surgery, Singapore. In his presentation, Dr Cheong explained that GERD, or stomach acid reflux disease, is a common digestive disease and can be fatal if not treated properly.
"About 20% of the population has chronic GERD," explained Dr Cheong. "Twenty percent of them have damage to the lining of the esophagus."
The key to treating GERD is having a balanced lifestyle and diet.
"GERD sufferers should avoid fatty foods, onions, tomatoes, and sour-tasting fruit like oranges and pineapples. Beware, coffee and alcohol lovers. "You should avoid this drink if you don't want problems with your digestion," said the doctor, who has 28 years of expertise and has been invited as an international lecturer at gastro-intestinal surgery meetings in the UK, US, and Europe.
"However, if the condition is severe, GERD can be treated with medication or surgery," Dr Cheong said.
Non-Surgical Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
Dr Foo Kian Fong, a hepatobiliary-pancreatic oncologist at Singapore's Parkway Cancer Centre, filled the next session. He describes the non-surgical management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), or liver cancer that cannot be treated with surgery.
"The main challenge in treating advanced-stage HCC is liver dysfunction and liver cirrhosis," said Dr Foo.
Prostate cancer: early detection is the key to treatment
Dr Jay Lim Kheng Sit, a urologist from PanAsia Surgery, Singapore, discusses prostate cancer. He explained that prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men.
"In Indonesia, prostate cancer is ranked 5th and 13th cause of death," explained Dr Jay.
"This cancer can be treated if it is caught early. Therefore, men who are 50 years old should have regular check-ups. Especially if they find symptoms such as not being able to urinate, bleeding in their urine, or finding blood in their sperm."
Kidney Cancer: Symptoms and risk factors
Dr Wong Siew Wei, a medical oncologist from Parkway Cancer Centre, Singapore concluded the CME talk. He explained kidney cancer, which is more common in men than women.
"One of the symptoms of kidney cancer is bloody urine," he said.
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It is intended that this CME Talk would help the GWS Medika medical team gain a better knowledge and understanding of various important diseases. This allows the GWS Medika medical team to provide better health care to patients.
