tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11451305330051563902024-02-08T11:26:58.383-08:00Rejang Medical CentreRejang Medical Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682266478896082030noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145130533005156390.post-22459066013494124522012-01-21T03:05:00.000-08:002012-01-21T03:05:01.472-08:00CEO Speech 17 January 2012<br />
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by Dr. John Tang Ing Ching, Managing Director of Rejang Medical Centre on
17.1.2012 on the launching of 64 slice CT scan, digital Mammogram and
cardiology services.</u></b><u><o:p></o:p></u></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">YB Dato Sri Wong Soon Koh, Senior Minister of Local
Government and Community Development<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-US">YB Dr. Annuar Rapaee, Elected Representative of State
Legislative Assembly for Nangka</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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friends and colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A very good morning. On behalf of Rejang Medical Centre, I
would like to extend to you a very warm welcome to our hospital. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">About
9 years ago, Dato Sri Wong was right here officiating the opening of Rejang Medical
Centre. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since
then a lot has happened at Rejang. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rejang has grown to be the largest private hospital in the
Central Region with 59 beds and 12 resident specialists with a staff strength
of over 200. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have become the pioneer in private healthcare in many
areas. We were the first private hospital in Sibu to introduce 24 hour emergency
care, ambulance services, in house laboratory and blood bank, hemodialysis
unit, physiotherapy unit, audiology unit, an Ear, Nose and Throat Department and
an Eye Department. We even created the first test tube baby in Sibu.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On top of these, we were also the first private hospital in
Sibu to establish a Radiology Department, the first to bring in CT scan, MRI,
fluoroscopy, computer radiology and digital mammogram.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All these new expansions and new facilities involved millions
and millions of ringgit. Today, the installation of the 64 slice CT scan and
digital mammogram alone is worth about 3 million ringgit. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It
is very unlikely that we will ever see the return of our investment. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">However, with the encouragement of YB Dato Sri Wong and the
support and trust of the Sibu people, we would like to tell you this: it is worth it. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We
owe it to all of you to give the best we can. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That is also the reason why we are so fortunate that Dr.
Annuar, who is an expert in cardiac imaging, has taken up our invitation to
join us, so that the people of Sibu can now fully utilize the benefit of 64
slice CT scan.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rejang Medical Centre will continue to strive to be the
centre of excellence for private healthcare in the region. We will continue to
expand, to bring in new facilities and to attract young and gifted doctors and
paramedics to come to Sibu to serve our people. This has been and will always
be our pledge.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">YB
Dato Sri Wong, thank you once again for your advice and encouragement.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And
YB Dr. Annuar, welcome to our team.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank
you. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>Rejang Medical Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682266478896082030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145130533005156390.post-21334263274822074422012-01-18T01:36:00.000-08:002012-01-18T01:36:08.473-08:00Launching of 64-slice CT scan and digital mammogram<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">On 17th January 2012, our medical centre launched its brand new 64-slice CT scan by Toshiba and digital mammogram. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">The newly installed CT scanner at Rejang Medical Centre is capable of producing images of </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">the heart and its surrounding arteries that are almost as reliable and accurate as more invasive procedures to check for blockages.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Though the </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 12pt;">64-slice CT scanner won't replace the need for inspecting arteries by cardiac catheterization (or coronary angiography), the scans will help cardiologists more quickly rule out those who can skip the more invasive procedures. Studies have also showed that early detection with 64-CT is a good predictor of who will need angioplasty or coronary bypass surgery to open up new blood supply routes to the heart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 12pt;">Dr. Annuar Rapaee, formerly Associate Professor of UNIMAS, a consultant cardiologist, will be manning the newly launched cardiology services at Rejang Medical Centre to enable the full utilization of the facility. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Technical features of our new CT are scanner are available at </span><a href="http://rejangmedicalcentre.blogspot.com/2012/01/64-bit-mammogram.html"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://rejangmedicalcentre.blogspot.com/2012/01/64-bit-mammogram.html</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">whilst features of our new mammogram are available at </span><a href="http://rejangmedicalcentre.blogspot.com/2012/01/digital-mammography-at-rejang-medical.html"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://rejangmedicalcentre.blogspot.com/2012/01/digital-mammography-at-rejang-medical.html</span></a></div>
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Mammogram at Rejang Medical Centre</span></u></b><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Breast cancer is the commonest cancer in
women in Malaysia, and the gold standard of diagnosis is via mammography. In essence, </span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">mammograms are X-ray of the breasts and
used to detect breast cancer in women.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mammograms can save lives by detecting
breast cancer or tumor before they are visible to the naked eyes or even felt
upon by physical examination of the breasts. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mammograms are used for both screening and
diagnosis of breast cancer.</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During mammogram the breast is pressed
between 2 plates and X-ray taken. Once the images are taken, the radiologist
can review the films and report.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u><span lang="EN-US">What are the benefits of Digital
mammograms as compared to the conventional analogue </span></u><u><span lang="EN-US">mammogram?<o:p></o:p></span></u></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US"> No waiting - images from digital mammograms
can be view on a monitor within</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">15
seconds. There is no need to wait for film developing as in analogue mammograms<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US"> High resolution images. Digital mammograms
offer the advantages of easily</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">adjusting
the contrast / brightness and magnification of the images. By adjustment<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">radiologist
can distinguish healthy tissue from abnormal areas.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US"> Digital monograms requires up to 60% less
radiation per image and is 8 times</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">faster
than analog mammograms. Digital mammograms reduce the need for<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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or patient call-back due to poor qualify analog films. That will save<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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time and reduce exposure to radiation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Digital mammograms images can be stored in films,</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CDs
and computer electronic film archiving.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-US"> Better results. Studies have shown that
digital mammogram are 15—30% more</span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">accurate
at detecting breast cancer tumor in women with dense breasts.</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>Rejang Medical Centrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09682266478896082030noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1145130533005156390.post-63606560662625018952012-01-18T01:31:00.001-08:002012-01-21T02:54:37.993-08:0064-slice CT Scan<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">A quick summary of the new features of our new CT scan are as follow,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><u>Faster and clearer image acquisition</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">- 64 row quantum detector with its 57,344 elements facilitated isotropic data acquisition utilizing 0.5mm thin slices through the whole body, thus giving unsurpassed image clarity.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">- High speed 35Omillisecond scanning offer unsurpassed image quality at the fastest speed. It allows visualization of the heart and entire coronary tree within one breath. Apart from cardiac scanning, there are also other specialized applications for trauma scanning, pediatric scanning, orthopedic scanning and vascular scanning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">- Reduced radiation scanning dose Real time exposure control automatically adjust the tube current to the patient body habitus to reduce dose maintaining good image quality.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">- Up to 40%o radiation dose reduction compare with conventional scanner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><u>Specialized functions</u></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>- Cardiac scanning soft wares</b> (sure-cardio / sure-cardio scoring / phaseXact). The entire heart can be scan in a few heart beats.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>- 3D CTA</b> of the cardiac arteries and arterial vascular system assured through the high speed data collection using 64 detector row.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>- CT-DSA</b>(digital subtraction angiogram) soft ware automatically digital subtract intra and extra cranial vessels from bone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>- Dental analysis</b> - comprehensive dental MPR soft ware with easy to use tools for pre-operative planning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b>- Cerebral blood perfusion study</b> - brain blood flow characteristics are analyzed from dynamic scan images and the results are displaced as color map images.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">- High performance VITREA 2 workstation offer detailed reconstructing MPR / MPI / 3D images of anatomy and pathology to support disease detection.</span></div>
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