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Launching of New Mammomat Prime 3D Tomosynthesis
Launching Of NewMammomat Prime 3d Tomosynthesis at
Auditorium, Prince Court Medical Centre
Skechers Sundown Festival
Closes with 16 Asian Artistes
Across 11 Countries
Skechers
Sundown Festival 2014
returned to the F1 Pit building on 22
November, supported by the Singapore
TourismBoard (STB). A total of 16 artistes
from the Asia region took centrestage
performing to fervent music lovers at
the Skechers Sundown Festival Saturday
night at Marina Promenade.
Japanese piano-rock outfit WEAVER
got Singaporean audiences roaring with
Onitsuka Tiger Opens in Sunway
Pyramid
Onitsuka
Tiger opened its second store
inMalaysia, the forerunner of ASICS. The
brand began with a commitment to pro-
moting youth health, and since then, the
Tiger stripes have become synonymous
with one of the most world-renowned
athletic brands.
The
MAMMOMAT Inspiration PRIME
3D edition is a digital mammography
platform for screening, diagnostics and
biopsy in breast imaging. This unique
PRIME technology allows up to 30%
less dose of radiation for 2D imaging
without compromising the image quality.
The clinical improvement feature of this
equipment is the additional “True 3D
Breast Tomosynthesis” mammography.
This platform would be able to produce
images with higher diagnostic content
especially for dense breasts, hence reduc-
ing recall rates. The high flexibility and
the MoodLight™ complete the open
and distinctive design, thus providing
a higher degree of comfort and care for
the patient.
“In order to provide the highest quality
healthcare, Prince Court Medical Centre
believes in embracing advanced technol-
ogy as it will offer the best treatment
options to our patients. Today marks a
historical moment as Prince Court Medi-
cal Centre, in partnership with SIEMENS
became the first medical centre in ASEAN
countries to bring one of the latest cutting
edge Mammography Innovations, the
‘Mammomat Prime 3D Tomosynthesis‘
to Malaysia. Not only will this change
breast cancer detection, but we hope it
will help to combat this alarming cancer
which has been steadily increasing over
the years” said Mahenthiran Thanapal,
PCMC Director of Business Operations
during the launch which was attended
by YBhg. Datuk Dr. Narimah Nor Ya-
haya, State Health Director, Department
of Health Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala
Lumpur and Putrajaya.
surprise when the three members played
a mashup, which included Singapore’s
most-loved song “Home” while catchy
tunes from India’s Kanika Kapoor’s Jugni
Ji got the crowds moving and dancing.
Other highlights of the concert include
local songstress Olivia Ong, Malaysian’s
upcoming superstar Shila Amzah, and
Taiwan rock powerhouse Chang Chen
Yue. With all the performing artistes
gathering on stage for the closing finale,
the unity amongst the diversity of the
Asia region was truly represented.