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We bid farewell to our Indonesian fellows from Universitas Hasanuddin (UNHAS) and Universitas Andalas (UNAND), Indonesia, who have successfully completed their respiratory attachment at Fakulti Perubatan UKM 🇲🇾🇮🇩

• Dr. Andi Yusmawati• Dr. Nurhikma• Dr. Fatma Anggita Ibrahim• Dr. Dimas Bayu Firdaus• Dr. Nataria Murniati Siregar• Dr. Juwi Aguarti

Wishing all of you continued success and safe travels ahead

Our respiratory fellows from Malaysia and Indonesia, under the mentorship of Prof Faisal, being exposed to comprehensive pulmonary rehabilitation services today.

Hydrotherapy represents one of the important components of pulmonary rehabilitation, particularly for patients with chronic respiratory diseases requiring low-impact exercise training, endurance conditioning, muscle strengthening and improvement in functional capacity while minimising joint stress.

The fellows were also exposed to practical aspects of pulmonary rehabilitation assessment, monitoring, exercise prescription and the multidisciplinary team approach in delivering holistic respiratory care.

[Liputan Media] The Sun | 11 Mei 2026

"Asthma management does not rely solely on medication, but also requires a very comprehensive approach that includes identifying attack triggers, managing body weight and maintaining a healthy diet and environment." Prof. Dr. Mohamed Faisal Abd Hamid, Pakar Perunding Kanan Pulmonari dan Perubatan Dalaman, Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

[Liputan Media] Kosmo | 11 Mei 2026

"Biarpun terdapat pelbagai pilihan rawatan berkesan, namun beberapa kekangan utama seperti teknik penggunaan 𝘪𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘳 yang salah dan pendedahan kepada faktor pencetus masih menyumbang kepada kawalan penyakit yang kurang memuaskan." Dato' Dr. Azmi Baharudin, Pengarah Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia.

Journal Presentation

Optimising Pleural Infection Management: PENTAD-FT Trial vs SCOPE Trial

Both studies, including our local PENTAD-FT trial, explored the role of pleural irrigation as a potential strategy in the management of pleural infection.

This presentation highlighted the similarities and differences between the two studies, while discussing the evolving role of pleural irrigation as an adjunct or alternative approach in pleural infection management.

We also welcome our internal consultant/ fellows from overseas

Dr Dimas Bayu Firdaus
Dr Andi Yusmawati
Dr Nurhikma
Dr Fatma Anggita Ibrahim
Dr Nataria Murniati Siregar
Dr Juwi Aguarti

Fakulti Perubatan di Media

Biologic Therapy Offers New Hope For Chronic Asthma Patients (Bernama) Prof Dr Mohamed Faisal Abd Hamid - FPER

Meanwhile, head of the Endoscopy Services Centre at HCTM Prof Dr Mohamed Faisal Abd Hamid said HCTM, a teaching hospital, is the first under the Ministry of Higher Education to use tezepelumab, with Kerol Noraashikin becoming its first patient.

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The “Golden S Sign” — a classic radiological clue not to miss.

Seen on chest radiograph as an “S-shaped” contour of the minor fissure, the Golden S sign usually indicates right upper lobe collapse secondary to a central obstructing mass, most commonly bronchogenic carcinoma.

In this case, the imaging demonstrates:

* Right upper lobe collapse
* Associated central/right hilar mass effect
* Pleural effusion with compressive atelectatic changes on CT

Importantly, in patients with a large right hilar/mediastinal mass and upper lobe collapse, superior vena cava obstruction (SVCO) should also be suspected clinically and confirmed on contrast-enhanced CT imaging.

A well organised event by Endoscopy Services Centre led by our team on World Asthma Day 2026 @ HCTM.

Theme: “Access to anti-inflammatory inhalers for everyone with asthma – still an urgent need”
Raising awareness, improving access, and ensuring better care for all asthma patients.

Let’s take a breath together
From screening to education and interactive sessions—because asthma care should be accessible to all.

📍 HCTM UKM | 5 May 2026, 8am, Main Lobby.

Organised by Endoscopy Unit HCTM, Heart & Lung Centre & Faculty of Medicine UKM