Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital

The 1st Hallym Internal Medicine Forum, organized by the department of internal medicine at Hallym University College of Medicine, will take place at the Kim Koo Museum & Library on February 5, 2012.

Fifteen Hallym professors at eight divisions of internal medicine such as cardiology, pulmonary and allergy & critical care medicine, gastroenterology & hepatology, nephrology, oncology, rheumatology, endocrinology & metabolism, infectious disease will join the forum as speakers to share their knowledge and experiences with participants.

The specific programs including topics and speakers are as follows:

■ Session 1

1. ECG isn't old-fashioned, the Key test in Cardiology
Dr. Sang-Jin Han
Div. of Cardiology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital

2. Radiographic diagnosis of lung diseases
Dr. Dong-Gyu Kim
Div. of Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital

3. Small bowel endoscopy: When and How?
Dr. Hyun Joo Jang
Div. of Gastroenterology, Hallym University Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital

4. How can we approach?
Dr. Jong-Woo Yoon
Dept. of Nephrology and Hypertension, Hallym University Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital

■ Session 2

1. Diagnostic and therapeutic approach to anemia
Dr. Ho-Young Kim
Div. of Hematology-Oncology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital

2. Clinical roles of biomarkers in cardiovascular disease
Dr. Seonghoon Choi
Div. of Cardiology, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital

3. Current advances in rheumatoid arthritis treatment
Dr. Hyun Ah Kim
Div. of Rheumatology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital

4. Obesity Update: Present and Future
Dr. Jun Goo Kang
Div. of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital

■ Session 3

1. Clinical approach to incidental pancreatic cystic lesions
Dr. Kyo-Sang Yoo
Div. of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital

2. One airway, one disease- treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis
Dr. Jeong-Hee Choi
Div. of Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital

3. Drug therapy in patients with chronic kidney disease
Dr. Young-Ki Lee
Div. of Nephrology, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital

4. Type 2 diabetes treatment guidelines of many countries around the world and individualized treatment strategy
Dr. Chul-Sik Kim
Div. of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital

■ Session 4

1. Misunderstandings and truth about cough
Dr. Seung Hun Jang
Div. of Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital

2. Probiotics can save us from the liver diseases?
Dr. Myoung Kuk Jang
Div. of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Hallym University Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital

3. Vaccination for adults
Dr. Joong Sik Eom
Div. of Infectious Diseases, Hallym University Kangdong Sacred Heart Hospital

By Sung-won Lee, Int’l Operations Team, HUMC (sungwon@hallym.or.kr)