showcase 88 September 2013 www.womanthismonth.com HARD ROCK CAFE With a total of 174 venues in 54 countries, including 138 cafes, 17 hotels and seven casinos, Hard Rock International is one of the most globally recognised companies. It owns, operates and franchises cafes in iconic cities, such as London, New York, San Francisco, Sydney and Dubai. Its party hubs include properties in Tampa and Hollywood. So if there’s someone who can throw an unforgettable party, it’s got to be the team at Hard Rock Cafe. Fortunately, Bahrain is blessed with an equally happening branch, which is situated in Exhibition Avenue. Not only are they home to some of the most sumptuous burgers and steaks in town, this restaurant houses part of the world’s greatest collection of music memorabilia in addition to its own merchandise. The dwelling of rock artists across the globe, the Hard Rock brand offers amazing collectibles that double as perfect party favours. Frequent live performances form the backbone of this franchise. Bahrain’s outlet will see a new resident band shaking up the dance floor every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The renovated venue welcomes you to have a go at their exciting dishes, while you enjoy the music. Check out their latest shipment of merchandise on your way out. Hard Rock Cafe Bahrain accommodates all kinds of events. Book your table for private parties and dining in groups. Whether it is a birthday, anniversary, office gathering, charity event or year-end bash, they’ve got you covered. Call 17 291-569 or visit www.hardrock.com. There’s hardly a better place to throw a bash than one that’s hosted way too many since its inception. Where to Party AMERICAN MISSION HOSPITAL The radiology department at the American Mission Hospital (AMH) is well-equipped with X-ray, fluoroscopy, mammogram and dental units in addition to ultrasound and multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) equipment. Come October, AMH comes out with special screening programmes in honour of the Breast Cancer Awareness month. These include mammogram and correlative ultrasound packages, both of which are conducted by the radiology department. Investigations form the basis of breast cancer diagnosis. Staging of the disease with MDCT is invaluable in this scenario, allowing for whole-body imaging. “No age group is excused from a radiological investigation,” says Dr Vibha Shamantha R, consultant and chief of radiology at AMH. “The youngest patients that have investigations performed on can be only a few hours old, where a paediatric surgeon suspects life-threatening congenital abnormalities.” Concerns are often raised regarding radiation exposure, which is why strict guidelines are followed regarding patient and investigation selection. Of special concern is the paediatric age group and there are in-built machine protocols that automatically switch on to lower radiation levels, while performing examinations on children. “We work in close conjunction with clinicians, primarily surgical specialities, where we provide them with a ‘road map’ of the internal anatomy and pathology. This is invaluable in planning both non-surgical and surgical management,” the doctor affirms. Call 17 253-447. The diagnostic departments, namely, the laboratory and radiology services in any hospital are the cornerstones in aiding the treating physician. From the Shadows Dr Vibha Shamantha R
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