Humaid Al Qutami, Director-General of the Dubai Health Authority, DHA, has officially opened the 4th edition of Annual Radiology Meeting, which is taking place from until 17th of Octoberat the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Running under the theme ‘Patient First – Back to Basics’, the 3-day annual radiology …
Read More »World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress discusses latest industry trends
The 12th edition of the World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress,WMTC, began today in Abu Dhabi, with a host of dignitaries, industry leaders and VIPs in attendance. Attendees included Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohamed Al Hamed, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi,DoH, Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman …
Read More »UAE doctors urge residents to request latest flu vaccine
Healthy UAE residents as well as at-risk groups must ensure they are vaccinated to avoid any outbreak of flu this winter, authorities said on Sunday. Officials stressed that the common infection was particularly susceptible to mutations, meaning previous vaccinations could be rendered ineffective. Launching a new programme to encourage all …
Read More »Department of Health Abu Dhabi signs MoU with Saal.ai for AI collaboration
he Department of Health Abu Dhabi, DoH, the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, and Saal.ai, an innovative artificial intelligence company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding today to collaborate in developing advanced artificial intelligence, AI, solutions for the healthcare sector in Abu Dhabi under a …
Read More »Slow walking speed in midlife linked with faster aging
New research finds that people who tend to walk more slowly at the age of 45 present with signs of premature accelerated aging, both physically and cognitively. Walking speed may be a powerful predictor of lifespan and health. A recent study, reported on by Medical News Today, found that the …
Read More »Stressed carers need more support as Alzheimer’s cases increase
People who care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease are suffering from anxiety, depression and “burnout” and need more support. Dr Harry Horgan, a clinical psychologist at the German Neuroscience Centre in Dubai, said the true extent of the stress placed on people who tend to loved ones round the clock …
Read More »Hundreds of appointments made at Abu Dhabi mega hospital ahead of opening
With just a few weeks until it opens its doors, the UAE’s largest hospital has begun making hundreds of calls to book appointments. On November 3, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City will begin receiving between 2,500 and 3,000 outpatients per day — with room for 741 inpatients. Many will be referrals …
Read More »Too much exercise may affect our ability to make decisions
A new study finds that exercise not only causes muscle fatigue but could also affect the brain. The authors conclude that overexercising might reduce our capacity to make decisions.Researchers at Hôpital de la Pitié-Salpêtrière in Paris, France, have found that overtraining syndrome may affect the brain, as well as the …
Read More »The “Ministry of Health and Prevention” prior approval is required for importing narcotic drugs
His Excellency Abdul Rahman Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention has issued resolution No. (677) of 2019 concerning the regulations and procedures of possessing narcotic or controlled drugs with passengers when entering or leaving the country, this decision replaces the 2012 Ministerial resolution concerning the regulations of the possession …
Read More »Even naturally sweet drinks may increase diabetes risk
While researchers already knew that drinks with added sugar could increase a person’s risk of type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests that the same may be true for naturally sweet drinks, such as 100% fruit juices, as well as artificially sweetened beverages, such as “diet” soft drinks.Research has shown …
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