Diagnostic and Treatment Center for Inherited Kidney Diseases
Diagnostic and Treatment Center for Inherited Kidney Diseases
We plans to hold the "7th International Symposium on Polycystic Kidney Disease" on October 5-6, 2024 (Sat. and Sun.), inviting foreign professors from the United Kingdom, Australia and South Korea to exchange ideas with domestic experts and scholars Relevant diagnosis, care experience and treatment results.
This international symposium has been suspended due to the impact of the three-year epidemic, we plan to resume the "6th International Symposium on Polycystic Kidney Disease" on November 18, 2023 (Sat.) after the epidemic. At the same time, through this symposium Relevant treatment experiences and results can be exchanged with each other; in addition, in order to provide patients with a common forum for communication, our team has assisted patients to establish the "Polycystic Kidney Friends Association of the Republic of China", which is also the first polycystic kidney disease association established in China. Friendship Association. We look forward to continuing to enhance medical staff’s understanding of polycystic kidney disease through this symposium and promote related research on this disease. We would like to specially welcome all of you to come to this seminar to participate in the discussion and provide your valuable opinions.
The unveiling ceremony of the Diagnostic and Treatment Center for Inherited Kidney Diseases will be held at 1 pm on October 4, 2023 in the lobby of the First Medical Building of Shuanghe Hospital. Everyone is welcome to participate.
Introduction :
This center was officially established at Shuanghe Hospital on October 4, 2012. It provides relevant disease information and dietary life precautions for patients with hereditary kidney diseases (polycystic kidney disease, Fabry disease, etc.), and provides guidance on upcoming patients. Patients facing kidney dialysis should be given correct concepts to alleviate their doubts and fears about kidney dialysis. If necessary, they can also choose transplant surgery, so that patients can have a better quality of life.
Polycystic kidney disease is a complex genetic disease and one of the most common single-gene diseases. Because polycystic kidney disease is often accompanied by various complications, it requires a multi-specialty team to diagnose and treat it together. For example, the Department of Internal Medicine is responsible for the care of chronic kidney disease, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology assists in prenatal diagnosis, the Department of Genetic Medicine assists in genetic testing, and the Department of Surgery and Urology Department Assist in surgical treatment, the Department of Neurology assists in the diagnosis and treatment of cerebrovascular disease, the Department of Pathology assists in tissue interpretation, the Department of Imaging Medicine assists in image interpretation, health teachers assist in daily life and genetic counseling, and nutritionists assist in nutritional counseling, etc., in order to allow domestic and foreign doctors in various related fields and Experts have a platform to discuss together. Our team has held five consecutive academic symposiums on polycystic kidney disease from 2014 to 2019. It not only updates the research results on polycystic kidney disease, but also hopes to integrate medical resources from all walks of life to become a global leader in polycystic kidney disease. friend's help.
Diagnosis of polycystic kidney disease
Director Kao Tze-Wah
Director Kao Tze-Wah was interviewed by TV media.
Dr. Kao accepted an exclusive interview with UFO radio station on July 10, 2012. She explained how to establish good eating habits and daily routine for hereditary kidney disease such as polycystic kidney disease, so as to slow down the deterioration of kidney function and provide correct treatment concepts.
Dr. Kao accepted the interview content of CNEWS Convergence News Network.
Health insurance has medicinal effects! Troublesome hereditary polycystic kidney disease requires more medical consultations.
A short film about the story of friends with polycystic kidney disease.
The journey of Mr. Xiao, a friend of polycystic kidney disease, who has experienced bravery, wisdom, friendship, love, family affection... throughout his life. Thanks to director Zeng Xinying for the production, thanks to Mr. Xiao and his wife, and thanks to Mr. Xiao’s colleagues for their strong support and cooperation in recording the video.
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Diagnostic and Treatment Center for Inherited Kidney Diseases of Shuanghe Hospital
Location: No. 291, Zhongzheng Road, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City (2nd Floor, Second Medical Building), ZIP code: 235041
Telephone : 02-22490088 Ext:2653
E-mail : 23396@s.tmu.edu.tw