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Help Celebrate World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day On 19 May
Tuesday, 19 May 2020, 7:06 am | NZ Society of Gastroentorology
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) affects over 20,000 New Zealanders. Most are diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 45 years but can also be diagnosed in childhood. IBD includes two diseases, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. These are chronic conditions ... More >>
Early Diagnosis and Treatment of GI Cancer
Tuesday, 28 May 2019, 3:06 pm | NZ Society of Gastroentorology
Gastrointestinal (GI) cancer incorporates a diverse set of cancers. This includes malignant cancers of the digestive tract and organs of digestion including oesophagus, stomach, small intestine, bowel, pancreatic, bile duct and liver cancer. Cancer of ... More >>
Viral Hepatitis, B and C - Lift the Global Burden
Friday, 25 May 2018, 12:25 pm | NZ Society of Gastroentorology
Viral hepatitis B and C are significant causes of suffering for New Zealanders. If left untreated both Hepatitis B and C can lead to liver failure requiring transplantation. Both can cause liver cancer and premature death. The Society are very pleased that ... More >>
World Hepatitis Day 2017 - Eliminate Hepatitis
Friday, 28 July 2017, 10:20 am | NZ Society of Gastroentorology
‘World Hepatitis Day is one of just four disease-specific global awareness days officially recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO).’ WHD is the day when the world joins together to drive action, to transform the lives of 325 million people ... More >>
19th May is designated World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day
Thursday, 18 May 2017, 2:13 pm | NZ Society of Gastroentorology
In New Zealand there are approximately 20,000 people living with Crohn’s disease or Ulcerative Colitis: almost 1 in 225 people. This group of conditions is called Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). Studies originally from Canterbury and confirmed ... More >>
Statement regarding Colonscopy Services
Monday, 12 December 2016, 3:08 pm | NZ Society of Gastroentorology
NZSG welcomes the $4M boost to colonoscopy services announced by Hon Dr Jonathan Coleman, Minister of Health. Colonoscopy is a keystone to preventing colorectal mortality. It is hoped that this announcement heralds the beginning of a sustainable budget ... More >>
World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day
Monday, 9 May 2016, 11:45 am | NZ Society of Gastroentorology
Across the globe 5 million people live with Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis, conditions known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). IBD leads to inflammation of the intestine, and is characterised by periods when the disease is active, and ... More >>
World Inflammatory Bowel Disease Day, May 19th
Wednesday, 13 May 2015, 3:57 pm | NZ Society of Gastroentorology
Across the globe 5 million people live with Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis, conditions known as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). IBD leads to inflammation of the intestine, and is characterised by periods when the disease is active, and ... More >>
Gastroenterology Conference Spotlights Obesity
Monday, 19 November 2007, 11:44 am | NZ Society of Gastroentorology
This week (21-23 November) the New Zealand Society of Gastroenterology will hold its Annual Scientific Meeting at the Christchurch Convention Centre. Over 400 delegates including Gastroenterologists, Surgeons and Nurses from New Zealand, Australia and ... More >>
