In the golden autumn of October, the branches are laden with ripe fruits. The 12th China Geriatrics and Science and Technology Innovation Conference was held in Tianjin on October 31, 2026. The "Digestion Facilitating Healthy Aging" forum (the 12th China Geriatrics and Science and Technology Innovation Conference Gastroenterology Branch Forum and the Third Committee Re-election Conference of the Gastroenterology Branch), co-chaired by Professors Liu Yulan and Wang Jingtong, focused on the cutting-edge progress, precise management and comprehensive intervention of digestive system diseases in the elderly, presenting a high-quality academic feast for colleagues across the country.

The election for a new term marks the beginning of a new chapter

The third committee election conference of the Gastroenterology Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society was presided over by Professor Wang Hong (Guangzhou First People's Hospital).

Professor Chen Qiong, vice president of the Chinese Society of Geriatrics, read out the approval for the branch's preparation for the change of term.

Professor Liu Yulan (Peking University People's Hospital), the chairperson of the first and second committees of the Gastroenterology Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society, made a comprehensive summary of the work of the previous branch and delivered a report on the preparations for the change of term. Professor Liu Yulan affectionately reviewed the development process of the Digestion Branch over the past ten years, which has been full of hard work and progress, and delivered an earnest message to the next committee: "Inheritance as the root, innovation as the wing, and public welfare as the foundation."

After a rigorous voting process, the third committee and leadership team of the Gastroenterology Branch were elected. Professor Wang Jingtong from Peking University People's Hospital was elected as the chairperson. Professors Wang Hong, Wang Xiaoyan, Chai Jin, Xu Shiping, Cui Lihong and Zeng Qingxin were elected as vice chairpersons. Professor Wei Yanan serves as the Standing Committee member and general Director, while Directors Shen Shanshan, Zhang Li and Zhang Yuhong serve as deputy general directors.

Professor Wang Jingtong, the new chairperson of the Gastroenterology Branch, in light of the deployment of the "15th Five-Year Plan" for strengthening the foundation of medical and health care, clearly stated that the next stage of work will fully implement the instructions of the National Health and Wellness Conference on enhancing the "six major capabilities" of Healthy China, and focus on three key tasks: academic guidance, grassroots empowerment, and talent cultivation. Unite and lead all the committee members to jointly promote the cause of geriatric gastroenterology to a new level.

An academic feast, focusing on the cutting-edge

After the election for new terms, the academic report session officially began. Several renowned domestic experts successively delivered special topic presentations, covering core clinical issues such as inflammatory bowel disease in the elderly, cancer pain management, Helicobacter pylori treatment, application of the intestinal muscle axis, and management of gastrointestinal bleeding.

Professor Liu Yulan (Peking University People's Hospital) delivered a wonderful report titled "Integrative Medicine Integrated into the Disease Management of Elderly IBD" (Hosted by Professor Xu Shiping). She delved deeply into how to integrate the concept of integrative medicine into the full-course management of inflammatory bowel disease in the elderly, emphasizing the significant role of multidisciplinary collaboration in enhancing the quality of life of elderly patients.

Professor Yang Hongju (the First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University) shared "Mechanism-Oriented and Precise Management - Advances in the Treatment of Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC) in Cancer Pain Patients" (Hosted by Professor Zhou Lu). Starting from the mechanism, she provided precise management strategies and new treatment ideas for constipation problems caused by opioids in elderly cancer pain patients.

Professor Lu Hong (Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University) interpreted "New Advances in Remedial Treatment of Helicobacter pylori" (Hosted by Professor Yao Ping). In response to the current situation of Helicobacter pylori infection and drug resistance in the general population, she has sorted out the latest remedial treatment plans, providing a new perspective for standardized clinical medication treatment.

Professor Wei Yanan (Peking University People's Hospital) shared "Nutritional Therapy for Sarcopenia" (hosted by Professor Liu Xu). Combining the screening and diagnosis of sarcopenia in the elderly, she explored scientific nutritional intervention plans and emphasized the fundamental role of nutritional support in the rehabilitation of digestive diseases in the elderly.

Professor Zhang Yuhong (the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University) presented on "Endoscopic Decision-making and Management of Gastrointestinal Bleeding After Coronary PCI" (Hosted by Professor Zeng Qingxin). In light of the current high incidence of cardiovascular diseases among the elderly, she shared the coping strategies for gastrointestinal bleeding after PCI and the timing of endoscopic intervention, which is of great clinical guiding value.

Professor Wang Jingtong (Peking University People's Hospital) elaborated in detail on "The Current Situation of the Intestinal Muscle Axis and Its Application in the Elderly Population" (hosted by Professor Cao Shan). She systematically analyzed the application prospects of the gut-muscle axis in the comprehensive management of digestive diseases and frailty in the elderly, pointing out a new direction for exploring precise intervention strategies to improve frailty and digestive function in the elderly.

Expert discussion, summary and message

After the special report, the meeting moved on to a lively discussion session. All the experts attending the meeting conducted in-depth discussions on the hot issues of digestive diseases in the elderly. The doctors present at the audience actively asked questions, and the academic atmosphere on the spot was very strong.

Professor Wang Jingtong, the chairperson of the branch, delivered the closing summary speech, pointing out that the development of geriatric gastroenterology is now facing new opportunities. He hopes that the new branch of Gastroenterology will adhere to the concept of "inheritance, innovation and development", continue to delve into the cutting-edge research of geriatric gastroenterology, and also encourages young physicians and clinical colleagues to promote the transformation of cutting-edge scientific research achievements into practical clinical service capabilities. Jointly build a solid defense line for the health of the elderly. In the future, the Gastroenterology Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society will continue to focus on clinical practice and research, build a broader and deeper national academic exchange network, play a leading role in the industry, promote the downward flow of high-quality medical resources, empower grassroots diagnosis and treatment, pay attention to the construction of talent teams, gather the strength of colleagues across the country, and contribute solid "gastroenterology power" to the comprehensive advancement of the healthy aging cause.