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| WELCOME MESSAGE FROM ORGANISING CHAIRPERSON |
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May this message reach everyone in the best of your health.
On behalf of the local organising committee in Kuala Terengganu, I would like to thank the Malaysian Thoracic Society (MTS) for giving us the trust and opportunity to hold this prestigious congress. Indeed, this will be the first time the MTS Annual Scientific Congress ever held in our shores.
Terengganu is a state well known for its cultural heritage and natural beauty. I am sure with the combination of its attractive beaches, wonderful islands and millions of sea organisms; you will be enthralled of its wide range biodiversity. Apart from its tranquil environment, Terengganu is also an exciting destination to shop for a variety of local products. There is no wonder why this state is constantly flocked by local and foreign tourists.
The theme of our 2010 MTS Congress is “Changing Tides in Respiratory Medicine”. The scientific committee have included exciting topics ranging from an often neglected disease, such as tuberculosis to the most recent concern of H1N1 influenza pandemic. The encouragement to do research in respiratory medicine will continue to be given emphasis. As for previous years, clinical grand rounds which have attracted many delegates shall be ‘here to stay’. Backed by several requests, topics of certain respiratory emergency have been included this time in one of the symposia. The “root of many evils” in many diseases is smoking; and topic on smoking cessation has been included. Of course, the talks on respiratory medicine will not be complete without including topics such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, sleep disorders, domiciliary ventilatory management, investigation of respiratory diseases and many other topics. Besides, the interest of the allied health workers has not been put in the sideline; several interesting and practical topics have been prepared for them.
In order to ensure you have a worthwhile trip to this conference, the scientific committee has been working very hard to invite renowned local and foreign experts to speak on all the topics mentioned above.
Last but not least, we hope all of you will have a fruitful and memorable congress.
Norhaya Mohd Razali
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