Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) and Mediclinic Middle East have successfully carried out the UAE’s first robotic kidney donor surgery on two male patients at Mediclinic City Hospital. The complex surgery done using state-of-the-art medical technology demonstrates Dubai’s rapid advancements and innovative capabilities in the healthcare sector as well as […]
The annual congress Excellence in Oncology Care- EIOC, dedicated to the latest scientific advances and treatment options in Oncology Care, will take place in a hybrid from 21 to 22 October, 2021 at the Intercontinental Festival City in Dubai, and virtually on 23 October, 2021. Held under the theme ‘Strike Out of the Word Cancer’, […]
To drive greater awareness around breast cancer disease, Pfizer has launched phase two of its AfME campaign in the UAE. Titled ‘Take Action,’ the campaign seeks to empower and support breast cancer patients in the UAE to fight against the disease through its work with the UAE patient society ‘Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP).’Pfizer and […]
Miracles Wellness Center Dubai is a hub for wellness and self-development, located conveniently in Barsha Heights, Dubai. Its highly qualified team of therapists conduct group and private sessions as well as online sessions in a variety of sought-after alternative therapies including Hypnotherapy, Addiction Therapy, Energy Healing, Reiki Healing, Crystal Healing, Aromatherapy, Body Work, Weight Loss […]
Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, the first dedicated children’s hospital in the UAE, observes World Mental Health Day on 10 October. Under the slogan “Mental Health Care for All: Let’s Make This Slogan Reality”, the hospital has initiated several activities to raise awareness about mental health issues. The hospital’s participation in World Mental Health Day […]
The 5th Global Family Medicine Scientific Alliance (GFMSA) Meeting was held virtually yesterday. During the meeting, doctors and specialists representing several healthcare institutions and organisations from the Gulf Cooperation Council and the world discussed several topics, including the role of the GFMSA and its vision, IFM Scientific Programme briefing, The meeting ended with recommendations and […]
The 10th of October marks World Mental Health Day. In celebration of this initiative that was initially launched in1992 by the World Federation for Mental Health, St. George’s University in Grenada, West Indies continue to raise awareness about the importance of psychological wellbeing,especially that, according to WHO, depression is one of the leading mental illnesses […]
The Emirates Health Services (EHS) has launched an innovative initiative to develop distinguished community mental health services, creating a network of community mental health clinics for Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital in primary healthcare centres. In addition to providing comprehensive psychological services near the patient’s residence, the network of clinics will deliver training courses to workers […]
By Dr. Robert Grant, Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Studies at St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. Over the years, I can confidently say that a very significant and important part of being a medical school student is understanding the theoretical knowledge of science, but an equally crucial component is the tangible […]
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has partnered with Al Zulekha Hospital in the UAE andChoithrams, for the Pink It Now campaign in October as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This initiative strives to increase awareness of the disease, promote screening and early testing, and raise funds for research into its cause, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and […]
