From September 19th to 21st, 2025, the event will be hosted by the Ultrasound Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society, and organized by Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University and the Ultrasound Branch of Wuhan Medical Association. The "Fifth Academic Conference of the Ultrasound Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and the Learning Class on Standardized Application of New Ultrasound Technologies" co-organized by the Ultrasound Medicine Branch of the China-Japan Medical Science and Technology Exchange Association was successfully held and concluded in Wuhan, Hubei Province.

The conference closely revolved around the core theme of "Technology Leadership, Standardization Empowerment, and Jointly Building Health", gathering nearly 500 experts, scholars, and young backbone members from the field of ultrasound medicine across the country. They conducted multi-dimensional and in-depth academic discussions and experience sharing around three core directions: the latest trends in the discipline of ultrasound medicine, the application norms of key technologies, and the key challenges in clinical practice. Meanwhile, through 11 distinctive academic sessions, a comprehensive and focused academic system has been established, injecting new impetus into the development of geriatric ultrasound medicine.

Opening Ceremony: Consensus Building Message for New Developments in Ultrasound Medicine

On September 20th, the opening ceremony of the conference was grandly held. Zhao Jicheng, Deputy Secretary-General of the Chinese Geriatrics Society, Professor Guo Fajin, President of the Ultrasound Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and from Beijing Hospital, Professor He Wen, President of the Ultrasound Physicians Branch of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association and from Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, and Professor Tang Jie, Director of the Ultrasound Medicine Professional Committee of the People's Liberation Army and from the First Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital, Liang Chen, the vice president of Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, and other leaders and guests delivered speeches successively. Professor Chen Luzeng, the incoming president of the Ultrasound Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and from Peking University First Hospital, attended and presided over the conference on the 21st.

In their speeches, the guests reviewed the years of arduous development of the Ultrasound Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society, fully affirmed the leading and exemplary role of ultrasound medicine in improving the health conditions of the elderly, and expressed their earnest expectations for the innovative and high-quality development of ultrasound medicine in the future. They emphasized the need to contribute the unique and solid strength of the ultrasound discipline to the construction of a Healthy China. The opening ceremony was jointly presided over by Professor Ren Junhong, Vice President and general Secretary of the Ultrasound Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society and from Beijing Hospital, and Professor Wu Meng from Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University.

Special Lecture: Top Experts Lead the Way to the Forefront of Geriatric Ultrasound

At present, the aging process in our country is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, and safeguarding the health of the elderly has become an important issue concerning people's livelihood. Against this backdrop, ultrasound medicine, with its unique advantages in precise diagnosis and full-process management of geriatric diseases, has become a core "powerful tool" for safeguarding the health of the elderly. The demand for its technological iteration and standardized application has also become increasingly urgent. This conference has meticulously planned a series of significant lectures, gathering renowned domestic experts to share cutting-edge insights

Professor Dai Zhifei from the Department of Bioengineering at Peking University shared "What Other Diseases Can Ultrasound Treat?" Expand the cognitive boundaries of ultrasound diagnosis and treatment; Professor Luo Yukun from the First Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital presented "The Application of Ultrasound Minimally Invasive Diagnosis and Treatment Technology in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Diseases in the Elderly", elaborating on the advantages of ultrasound minimally invasive technology in precise positioning, minimally invasive operation and postoperative recovery. Professor Nie Fang from the Second Hospital of Lanzhou University presented "Clinical Application of AI in Ultrasound Radiomics", showcasing the cutting-edge trend of the integration of artificial intelligence and ultrasound medicine. Professor Cui Ligang from Peking University Third Hospital shared "USCT Sound Velocity Inversion Assessment of Muscle Fat Content: A New Ultrasound Assessment Method for Sarcopenia", focusing on innovative assessment techniques for sarcopenia in the elderly. Professor Zhang Wei from Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, presented "Research on the Formation Rules and Mechanisms of Hard Nodules after Breast Nodule Ablation", providing an in-depth analysis of the occurrence logic of key complications after breast nodule ablation. Professor Zhang Bo from China-Japan Friendship Hospital delivered a presentation titled "Experience Sharing on Intraoperative Ablation of Malignant Liver Lesions", sharing practical insights in the field of tumor ablation. Professor Ding Hong from Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University introduced "Integrated Application of Ultrasound Diagnosis and Treatment for Liver Tumors", presenting a revolutionary and progressive concept in the field of liver tumor diagnosis and treatment. Professor Wang Yuexiang from the Second Medical Center of the PLA General Hospital gave a lecture on "Clinical Application of Quantitative Ultrasound in the Assessment of Rotator Cuff Tears", facilitating precise diagnosis of rotator cuff injuries in the elderly. Professor Zhang Li from Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, discussed "Research Exploration and Challenges of Large Ultrasonic AI Models", exploring the development potential of intelligent models in the field of ultrasound. Professor Wu Meng from Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University expounded on "Clinical Application of Liver Tumor Ablation", deepening the understanding of clinical practice in tumor ablation. Professors Li Rui, Guan Xiangping, Yang Xiuhua and Tan Guojuan, vice presidents of the Ultrasound Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society, Professor Guo Ruiqiang from Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Professor Deng Youbin from Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Professor Chen Lin from Huadong Hospital in Shanghai, and Professor Sun Xiaofeng from the First Hospital of Jilin University, among others, attended and delivered wonderful hosting speeches.

Four sub-forums: Precisely Focusing on Demands and strengthening diagnosis and treatment norms

To precisely meet the demands of ultrasound diagnosis and treatment in geriatric medicine, the conference has set up four specialized sub-forums: abdominal and interventional ultrasound, cardiac and vascular ultrasound, comprehensive and obstetrics and gynecology ultrasound, and superficial and musculoskeletal ultrasound, successfully establishing an academic exchange system covering multiple fields. Each sub-forum focused on high-incidence diseases among the elderly, such as liver, gallbladder and pancreatic tumors, cardiovascular degenerative diseases, gynecological diseases, and musculoskeletal system degeneration. From precise diagnostic techniques like contrast-enhanced ultrasound and puncture biopsy to minimally invasive treatment methods guided by ultrasound, they not only paid attention to technological innovation breakthroughs but also emphasized the standardization and application of standardized diagnosis and treatment processes, providing scientific guidance for clinical practice. Meanwhile, each special session, through in-depth analysis of the cutting-edge trends in sub-specialty fields and detailed dissection of typical clinical cases, has established an efficient and interconnected disciplinary exchange platform. This helps ultrasound physicians break through professional cognitive barriers, cultivate precise diagnosis and treatment thinking centered on organ systems, and ultimately promote the optimization and upgrading of individualized treatment plans for elderly patients. Inject solid strength from the ultrasound discipline into the continuous improvement of the quality of elderly health services.

Expert consensus: Filling the gap in the field leads the standards of diagnosis and treatment

During the conference, a discussion meeting on the "Expert Consensus on Ultrasound Diagnosis and Treatment of Thyroid Cancer in the Elderly" was held simultaneously. Professor Zhang Bo from China-Japan Friendship Hospital emphasized in his opening remarks that thyroid cancer in the elderly has both invasive and indolent characteristics, and the clinical management urgently needs to be standardized, highlighting the urgency of formulating a consensus. The specially invited guests at the meeting - Professor Li Qianrui from West China Hospital of Sichuan University and Director Gao Chao from the Journal Editorial Department of Beijing Hospital - gave explanations and comments on the consensus writing norms. During the expert discussion session, experts from the ultrasound, surgery and statistics departments of many well-known hospitals across the country engaged in in-depth and lively discussions on various recommended opinions. This seminar officially formed the first systematic expert consensus in China on the ultrasound assessment and management of thyroid cancer in the elderly, which will provide important references for clinical practice and promote the standardization and individualization of diagnosis and treatment.

Special academic event: Technical Empowerment for the Centenary Celebration lecture tour

Based on multi-dimensional demands, the conference launched three distinctive academic activities on the 19th, laying the foundation for subsequent exchanges:

"Healthy Intestines - Academic Conference on Transrectal Ultrasound" Focusing on the core pain points of clinical application of anal and rectal ultrasound, this paper deeply analyzes the key points of ultrasound identification of perianal inflammatory lesions, clarifies the precise diagnostic path of anal fistula in Crohn's disease, builds a "technology-clinical" connection system of transrectal ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of rectal cancer, and simultaneously clarifies the standardized operation methods and quality control standards, providing full-process technical guidance for clinical practice.

"Voice of Voice - 'Shadow' Leading Diagnostic Ultrasound Case Sharing Conference" : With case sharing as the core carrier, it gathers typical cases from multiple regions and subspecialties of ultrasound across the country. Through cross-regional experience exchanges, it showcases the current clinical level and innovative directions of ultrasound diagnosis and treatment, and promotes the efficient sharing of diagnostic ideas and practical experiences.

The "Ultrasound Lecture Hall" of the Ultrasound Medicine Branch of the Wuhan Medical Association's Centenary Celebration Series of Academic Activities As a key part of the academic series for the 100th anniversary celebration of the Wuhan Medical Association, it focuses on cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence-assisted diagnosis, contrast-enhanced ultrasound, and minimally invasive ablation treatment. It builds a professional platform for ultrasound practitioners to "learn the cutting-edge, enhance skills, and promote exchanges", aiming to deeply integrate ultrasound technology into the entire process of elderly health management and provide strong support for the implementation of the "Healthy China 2030" strategy.

Middle-aged and young talent cultivation and popular science dissemination: Academic paper exchange showcases talent, and popular science Lectures touch People's Hearts

To further promote academic exchanges and professional growth among young and middle-aged scholars in the field of ultrasound medicine, and at the same time actively promote the wide dissemination of ultrasound popular science knowledge, the conference has specially set up an ultrasound forum for young and middle-aged scholars and a popular science exchange session, forming a dual-track support of "cultivating talents and benefiting the public". Professor Chen Luzeng, the president-elect of the Ultrasound Medicine Branch of the Chinese Society of Geriatrics and the director of the Ultrasound Department of Peking University First Hospital, and Professor Wu Meng, the director of the Department of Comprehensive Ultrasound Medicine of Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, attended and delivered speeches successively. Wu Dongfang, Ma Na, Sun Xiuming and Jiang Wenli, deputy directors of the Ultrasound Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society, participated in the forum, giving lectures and hosting sessions respectively.

During the Ultrasound Young and Middle-aged Forum session, the conference widely solicited academic papers from across the country. After strict selection by the expert team, 34 high-quality papers were finally shortlisted. The shortlisted papers cover multiple dimensions such as in-depth case reports, analysis of typical cases, clinical research exploration, and basic experimental research. The content is both innovative and practical. It not only demonstrates the broad vision and solid research capabilities of the current young and middle-aged scholars in the field of ultrasound medicine, but also builds a platform for the display of achievements and the collision of ideas for the construction of the main academic force's echelon. Reserve talent momentum for the long-term development of the discipline.

At the science popularization exchange session, the conference invited domestic experts in the field of ultrasound medicine to share their professional insights on topics of public concern regarding elderly health, such as ultrasound screening for common elderly diseases and daily health management. The content of the special session not only strictly controls the medical professionalism but also adopts a popular expression to balance the readability of the general public. It effectively breaks down the health cognition barriers between doctors and patients, builds an efficient communication bridge between physicians and the public, and earnestly fulfills the responsibility of the ultrasound physician group to actively participate in public welfare science popularization, helping to transform professional medical knowledge into the ability to protect the health of the entire population.

The entire Committee: Unite and focus efforts to plan a new blueprint for the development of the branch

On September 20th, the 2025 General Committee Work Conference of the Ultrasound Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society was held simultaneously. The meeting was presided over by Professor Ren Junhong, the vice president and general director of the branch and from Beijing Hospital. Professor Guo Fajin, the president of the branch, delivered a speech. Zhao Jicheng, the deputy secretary-general of the Chinese Society of Geriatrics, attended the meeting and highly affirmed the work of the branch. Professor Chen Luzeng, the president-elect of the branch and from Peking University First Hospital, delivered a work report at the meeting. He systematically reviewed a large number of fruitful works carried out by the branch since its establishment in areas such as academic guidance, grassroots empowerment, standard construction, and popular science public welfare. In his report, he particularly mentioned that the achievements could not have been made without the hard work of all the committee members. In addition, the meeting elected new committee members, further enriching the expert team of the branch, injecting fresh blood into the branch, and will also help the branch play a broader role in regional collaboration, technology promotion and other aspects.

The conference came to an end: Unite our efforts to embark on a new journey and jointly build a healthy future for the elderly

The cultural heritage of Jingchu surges like the waves of the Yangtze River, and the ultrasonic heroes gather at the Yellow Crane Tower. In a warm and pragmatic atmosphere, the 2025 Academic Conference of the Ultrasound Medicine Branch of the Chinese Geriatrics Society came to a successful conclusion. The holding of this conference aims to further promote the high-quality development of the ultrasound medicine discipline in our country, deepen the standardized path for the clinical application of new ultrasound technologies, strengthen the cross-disciplinary collaborative innovation and industry experience sharing mechanism, not only to gather broad consensus for the development of the national ultrasound medicine field, but also to clearly draw up the implementation blueprint for ultrasound medicine to empower the construction of a healthy China. In the future, all colleagues in the field of ultrasound medicine across the country will take this conference as a new starting point, join hands and forge ahead with determination. They will continue to delve deeply into the field of ultrasound in geriatric medicine, promote service upgrades through technological innovation, and ensure the quality of diagnosis and treatment through standardized practices, continuously adding stronger impetus to the high-quality development of ultrasound in geriatric medicine and laying a solid foundation for the cause of healthy aging.