Master of the Academy of Medicine, Dato’ Dr (Mrs) Kew Officiates at 29th College of Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting, Kuala Lumpur
3-4 June 2006 By Dr Evelyn Ho

Yang Berbahagia, Dato’ Dr (Mrs) S.T. Kew, Master of the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia was Guest of Honour at the 29^th College of Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting and Trade Exhibition on 3 June 2006.

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Enthusiastic Response to the First Asian Breast MRI Course, Singapore
20-21 May 2006 By Dr Evelyn Ho

There was excellent response to the 1st Asian Breast MRI course in Singapore. Participants remained enthusiastic right to the end of the 2-day course.

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Certificate Presentation of the Inaugural Specialist Breast Cancer Nurse Education Course
28 April 2006 By Dr Evelyn Ho

Twenty five privileged nurses who attended the inaugural specialist breast cancer nurse education course received their certificates in a short and sweet ceremony graced by Yg Bhg Datin Azrene Abdullah.

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A Sunday of Ultrasound
16 April 2006 By Dr Evelyn Ho

About 80 participants spent a Sunday revising as well as keeping abreast of new techniques and practical tips on abdominal, vascular and musculoskeletal ultrasound in Hotel Armada, Petaling Jaya.

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Radiology Malaysia-Meditel MyStory:CeritaKu 2005 Contest Prize Presentation Lauds the “Unsung Heroes”
19 Mar 2006 by Dr Evelyn Ho

Prize winners of the MyStory:CeritaKu contest were honoured as “heroes” for having shared their experiences and observations in an enjoyable prize presentation ceremony officiated by Jeff Dunn, Patient Services Adviser of the International Union Against Cancer.

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Malaysia Passes Seat of Administration of the ASEAN Association of Radiology to Philippines at the 13^th Congress of the AAR
18-21 Jan 2006 by Dr Evelyn Ho

The AAR 2006 Congress was the successful culmination of a week-long series of radiology and oncology conventions. This was the second time since 1995 that the Philippines played host. The congress was held at the historical landmark, the Manila Hotel at One Rizal Park, Manila. 

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A Resounding Success – The STAR Programme 2006: Siemens- Schering Training in Advances in Radiology
14-15 Jan 2006 by Dr Evelyn Ho

Interest in the STAR has grown over the years: 1999 (130 participants), 2003 (159 participants) and this year in 2006 there has been a 90% increase in the participants from 1999. We congratulate Schering and Siemens for their commitment to this global partnership for continuing professional development/medical education and for bringing to Malaysia highly eminent speakers.

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Physicians, Remember the “Aching Heart” when treating your patients!
11 Dec 2005 by Dr Evelyn Ho

Dr Rosalie Shaw’s moving speech at Hospice Malaysia’s annual dinner was a reminder that physicians must remember to be kind to the patient. “Even within the services we are sometimes criticised for focusing on the physical symptoms and neglecting to comfort the aching heart - to ease the pain caused by the fear, anxiety, sadness, guilt, shame and disappointment felt by our patients and their family members”, Dr Shaw said.

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Miracles of Sonography
26-27 Nov 2005 by Dr V. Anushya

It was truly a miracle that the audience remained captive for 2 days as expert speakers in ultrasound expounded and shared tips, tricks and techniques. It was 5.30pm on a Sunday before participants at this seminar on ultrasound reluctantly left the Hotel Armada, Petaling Jaya. The speakers had so much information to impart it left the participants hungry for more! 

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PET/PET-CT is NOT the Panacea for All Cancers In All Situations
18 Sep 2005 by Dr Evelyn Ho

This was part 2 of the Positron Emission Tomography continuing medical education series, the first of which was held on 5 March 2005 (Part 1 report, click here). This workshop on a Sunday was again received with great interest. The usefulness and limitations of PET/PET-CT including the rigorous requirements in the setting up of such a facility was expounded.

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140 Specialists Inducted at the 6^th Ministry of Health Malaysia-Academy of Medicine of Malaysia Scientific Meeting 2005
1-3 Sep 2005 by Dr R.Sumithra

“Interfacing Clinical Medicine, Medical Research and Public Health” was the theme at the 6th MOH-AMM meeting in Kuala Lumpur. During the Opening Ceremony, new members of the Academy of Medicine were officially inducted into the body.

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An Evening with Digital Mammography
22 July 2005 by Dr Evelyn Ho

Digital mammography has arrived but exactly what does digital mammography offer beyond that of the gold standard film-screen mammography? The speakers took the audience on a journey through the practical issues in choosing and using Full Field Digital Mammography, advances in mammography technologies and a back to basics review of image quality and dose in digital versus screen-film mammography. The event was enabled by GE Healthcare.

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Personalised Medicine - A Reality in the Era of Molecular Medicine and Imaging?
16-17 July 2005 by Dr Evelyn Ho

The world is moving into the era of molecular medicine but exactly what is molecular medicine? How does it impact the way doctors diagnose, treat and prevent diseases and contribute to better health? University Malaya organised the first ever regional meeting designed to expose healthcare practitioners to the basics and fundamentals of molecular imaging.

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