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'''Rouleaux''' (singular is rouleau) are stacks of [[red blood cells]] formed because of the unique [[discoid]] shape of these cells in [[vertebrate]] body. The flat surface of the discoid [[red blood cells|RBCs]] give them a large surface area to make contact and stick to each other forming rouleux. They occur when the plasma [[protein]] concentration is high, and because of them the [[ESR]] (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) is also increased. Conditions which do this include [[infections]], [[inflammatory]] and connective tissue disorders, and [[cancers]]. It also occurs in diabetics and is one of the causative factors for microvascular occlusion in diabetic retinopathy. <br /> |
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'''Tune Hotels''' or '''Tune Hotels.com''' are the "no-frills" hotels operated by Tune Hotels.Com Sdn. Bhd. Its co-founder is [[Tony Fernandes]], the founder of the [[low cost airline]] in Malaysia, [[AirAsia]]. |
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1. Rouleaux refers to the [[stacking]] of RBC<br /> |
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2. The presence of acute phase proteins particularly fibrinogen interacts with sialic acid on the surface of RBC and allows the formation of rouleaux<br /> |
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3. [[Anaemia]] by altering the ratio of RBC to plasma increases rouleaux formation and accelerates sedimentation<br /> |
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4. Rouleaux formation is retarded by [[albumins|albumin proteins]]<br /> |
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== Rouleaux formation of red blood cells == |
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Rouleaux or coin roll formation of red blood cells is the visual analog of a high ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), which is a non-specific indicator of the presence of disease. <ref>Oxford Textbook of Medicine</ref><br />In live blood analysis in dark field it is often abused to demonstrate bad blood circulation, which can supposedly improve with certain remedies and devices. <ref>http://www.darkfieldtraining.com/main/page_events__articles_lba_and_its_credibility.html</ref> |
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==Kinetics of Linear Rouleaux Formation== |
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==Locations of hotels== |
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According to [[Smoluchowski]], the [[kinetics]] of aggregation of colloids is based on the assumption that each particle is surrounded by a "sphere influence”. Single spherical particles, which undergo [[Brownian motion]] collide and sticking of particles. As aggregation proceeds, the average diffusion constant of the aggregate population decreases. The aggregation of red blood cells progresses in the same manner except that cells are [[biconcave]] rather than spherical. |
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[[Image:KL-Tune Hotel Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman.JPG|right|260px|thumb|The flagship Tune Hotel at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman in Kuala Lumpur.]] |
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Tony Fernandes has confirmed locations for the new hotels. Six Tune Hotels will be operated by the end of 2008 or as early as mid 2008. |
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* In Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, [[Kuala Lumpur]], with 173 rooms, now open for occupancy. |
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* [http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/hematology/HessEDD/BenignHematologicDisorders/redbloodcelldisorders/rouleaux.cfm Rouleaux]: Presented by the University of Virginia |
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* In [[Kota Kinabalu]], [[Sabah]] with 168 rooms, part of the 1Borneo development, now open for occupancy. |
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* In [[Kuching]], [[Sarawak]], with 150 rooms, located in Kuching city center(opposite Hilton), scheduled to open in December 2008. |
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* Near the Low Cost Carrier Terminal, [[Kuala Lumpur International Airport]], scheduled for 1st quarter 2009. |
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* In [[Danga Bay]], [[Johor Bahru]], with 220 rooms, scheduled to open Dec 2008 <ref>[http://bernama.com/aviation_news/news.php?id=248229&lang=en Aviation News@Bernama.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>. |
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* In [[Burmah Road]], George Town, [[Penang]], with 260 rooms, Scheduled to open in Dec 2008.<ref>[http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BT/Friday/Frontpage/BT621796.txt/Article/] </ref> |
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* In Penang, Batu Ferringhi, with 215 rooms, right on the beach, Scheduled to open in 3rd Quarter 2008. |
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* In [[Miri]], Sarawak, Schedule to open by December 2008.<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.tunehotels.com/ Asia’s Best Value Hotels.5 Star Beds,Power Shower,Great Locations,Clean & Secure<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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* In [[Sandakan]], Sabah, Schedule to open by December 2008.<ref name=autogenerated1 /> |
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In 14 of May 2007, [[Tune Hotels]] announced its plans to establish its first property in [[East Malaysia]] at the upcoming 1 Borneo hypermall in [[Kota Kinabalu]]. The expansion programme offers the company an exciting opportunity to fill in the large gap of quality branded no-frills accommodation in [[South East Asia]] region. The company sees a huge upside in [[Kota Kinabalu]]'s tourism market over the next 4-5 years. |
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==Flagship hotel== |
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The Flagship hotel and the first Tune Hotel in operation was opened in April 2007 to showcase the elements of the "no frills" concept. Situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur at Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, it will be a direct competitor to the three star hotels, with the central promise of: |
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* clean and comfortable rooms |
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* great central locations |
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* power showers |
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* security cameras |
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* 5-star beds with high quality duvets. |
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In order to keep the price low, it offers none of these as part of the room charges: |
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* Television, radio, or coffee table |
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* Refrigerator or mini-bar |
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* Towels, soaps or shampoos |
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* Private telephone line |
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* Wardrobes |
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* A safe |
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* Gym and breakfast |
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However, it provides the core amenities and facilities: |
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* Ceiling fan in all rooms |
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* Add-on air-conditioner hours |
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* Writing desk |
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* Lockers for luggage storage |
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* 24 hour lobby convenience store |
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* Lobby [[Internet kiosk]] with hotel wide wifi |
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* Amenities kits for sale (includes towel, soap, and shampoo) |
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==Kota Kinabalu Tune Hotels== |
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A new branch of Tune Hotels will be opened in Kota Kinabalu's1 Borneo Mall on [[April 15]], [[2008]]. The amenities are similar to the flagship hotel in Kuala Lumpur except with the following frills: |
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* 19-inch LCD television |
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* Options of hairdryer |
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* WiFi within the lobby |
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* In room safe |
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==References== |
==References== |
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* http://bloodjournal.hematologylibrary.org/cgi/content/full/107/11/4205 |
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* http://www.biophysj.org/cgi/content/full/78/5/2470 |
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* [http://www.tunehotels.com Tune Hotels official website] |
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* [http://ringgitsavers.com/2008/06/11/is-tunehotel-really-the-cheapest-hotel-to-stay-in-kuala-lumpur/ Independent Review on Tune Hotels Kuala Lumpur] |
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[1] Oxford Textbook of Medicine |
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[2] http://www.darkfieldtraining.com/main/page_events__articles_lba_and_its_credibility.html |
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Rouleaux (singular is rouleau) are stacks of red blood cells formed because of the unique discoid shape of these cells in vertebrate body. The flat surface of the discoid RBCs give them a large surface area to make contact and stick to each other forming rouleux. They occur when the plasma protein concentration is high, and because of them the ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) is also increased. Conditions which do this include infections, inflammatory and connective tissue disorders, and cancers. It also occurs in diabetics and is one of the causative factors for microvascular occlusion in diabetic retinopathy.
1. Rouleaux refers to the stacking of RBC
2. The presence of acute phase proteins particularly fibrinogen interacts with sialic acid on the surface of RBC and allows the formation of rouleaux
3. Anaemia by altering the ratio of RBC to plasma increases rouleaux formation and accelerates sedimentation
4. Rouleaux formation is retarded by albumin proteins
Rouleaux formation of red blood cells
Rouleaux or coin roll formation of red blood cells is the visual analog of a high ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), which is a non-specific indicator of the presence of disease. [1]
In live blood analysis in dark field it is often abused to demonstrate bad blood circulation, which can supposedly improve with certain remedies and devices. [2]
Kinetics of Linear Rouleaux Formation
According to Smoluchowski, the kinetics of aggregation of colloids is based on the assumption that each particle is surrounded by a "sphere influence”. Single spherical particles, which undergo Brownian motion collide and sticking of particles. As aggregation proceeds, the average diffusion constant of the aggregate population decreases. The aggregation of red blood cells progresses in the same manner except that cells are biconcave rather than spherical.
External links
- Rouleaux: Presented by the University of Virginia
References
- http://bloodjournal.hematologylibrary.org/cgi/content/full/107/11/4205
- http://www.biophysj.org/cgi/content/full/78/5/2470
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[1] Oxford Textbook of Medicine [2] http://www.darkfieldtraining.com/main/page_events__articles_lba_and_its_credibility.html
- ^ Oxford Textbook of Medicine
- ^ http://www.darkfieldtraining.com/main/page_events__articles_lba_and_its_credibility.html