PENSA Newsletter May-August 2004, Vol.5 No.2 Message From Editor Dear PENSA members: In this month, people around the world focus their attention to the Olympic game which is a great opportunity of people from every nation to join together in a non-political way. One of the Olympian used to say "The great thing is not to get the medal, but to have opportunity to join this game". PENSA, as well, are looking forward to have all of our member from every region, to join in our 10th Congress in Pattaya, Thailand this October. The main objective of this event is to share our knowledge and to work side-by-side in harmony for the benefit of the Asian people, no matter what country or region they are from. Even the early registration date has passed, you are still welcome to register now. In this PENSA newsletter, we present one abstract from the 9th PENSA Congress in Goa, India and one abstract from the 8th PENSA Congress in Kochi, Japan proceeding book. The Education of nutritional support in medical schools, Effects of long-term high-monounsaturated-fat diet on the serum fatty acid profile in patients under total enteral nutrition through percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy. Finally, we want to say once again that we hope to meet all of you in Pattaya, Thailand in October this year. Pattaya, world-famous beach city and one of the "must go" place in Thailand, is renown for her beaches, entertainments, and all water-sports facilities. You can enjoy both the day- and night-life there during your free time from the meeting. The congress venue, Dusit Resort, Pattaya is one of the best hotels on the beach where you can have a great view of Pattaya beach from your room. Thus, please register now! See you at Pattaya, Thailand in October, 2004