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15 WORLD GASTROENTEROLOGY NEWS SEPTEMBER 2015 Editorial | Expert Point of View | Gastro 2015: AGW/WGO | WDHD News | WGO & WGOF News | WGO Global Guidelines | Calendar of Events At the outset Professor Singh spoke about the history of the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO) and how it was born over half a century ago on this day (i.e., 29 May). Professor Singh also spoke at length on the mission of WGO and how every year WDHD is observed all over the globe. He then read out the message of Professor David Arm-strong, Chair of WDHD 2015 from Hamilton, Canada. Professor Singh informed the delegates that WGO wishes to raise awareness of heartburn and provide a broad overview on this common symptom by providing physicians and, hence their patients and the lay public, with an understanding of the latest basic and clinical research in the pathogenesis, investigation, and treatment of esophageal symptoms. He also expressed happiness at the fact that Kalinga Gastroenterology IMA House - Lighting of Inaugural Lamp by Prof. SP Singh. Dr. Rajesh Sainani Speaking on GERD Man-agement. Foundation and the Department of Gastroenterology have successfully organized this day year after year since 2007. The CME program began with the introductory talk by Dr. Sanjib Kar, who spoke on the epidemiology of GERD in India. He spoke elaborately on the rising incidence of GERD due to changing lifestyles and eating habits. The chief speaker for the occasion was Dr. Rajesh Sainani, senior gas-troenterologist at Jaslok Hospitals in Mumbai. He gave a lucid overview of the problems in diagnosing and man-agement of GERD. He also provided an insight into the recent advances in diagnosis of GERD. His lecture was followed by a 30 minute question and answer session and ending with a dinner.


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