Families who were previously informed that their children had outgrown the eligibility for SMA gene therapy or were deemed not the right weight, now have renewed hope. Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital in Al Qusais has become among the first centres outside the USA to offer a newly licensed intrathecal gene therapyfor Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). […]
At first glance, the cooperation between the USA and the UAE appears to be a model of a strong strategic partnership. In this context, the existence of an extradition treaty seems like a logical element of legal interaction. However, upon closer analysis, it becomes evident that this document holds serious risks for American citizens. Due […]
In March 2026 Dubai will welcome SACRA, the Middle East’s only World Spa Resort and the region’s largest bath and wellness complex. Opening at 17B Street in Jumeirah 1, SACRA stretches across 2,400 square meters, bringing a completely new standard of relaxation, recovery and modern wellbeing to the city. Designed for Dubai’s fast-paced lifestyle, SACRA offers a space to slow […]
Unilabs Middle East, a leading diagnostic service provider, has joined forces with the Emirates Medical Association, Nephrology and Transplantation Society (EMANT) to launch the Kidney Health Awareness and Screening Campaign. The campaignaims to raise awareness about the importance of kidney health and encourage early detection by offering free screening services throughout the campaign period. It […]
For thousands of UAE residents, the slow crawl between Dubai and Sharjah has become an unavoidable part of daily life. But medical experts caution that the long hours spent sitting in traffic may be doing more harm than many commuters realise. According to leading knee specialist Dr. Azam Badar Khan, widely known as Dr. Knee, […]
Dubai Health’s Al Jalila Children’s Hospital celebrated an inspiring moment as five-year-old Alexis O’Shea rang the hospital’s “Bell of Hope,” marking the end of her treatment and the beginning of a brighter chapter ahead. The ceremony, the hospital’s first, symbolizes the completion of a child’s cancer journey and the start of recovery filled with renewed […]
Corneal disease remains one of the leading causes of visual impairment worldwide, yet the outlook for patients today is more hopeful than ever. Thanks to major advances in surgical refinement and technology, corneal transplants, once seen as high-risk, complex procedures, have become significantly safer, more precise, and far more successful. Specialists at Barraquer Eye Hospital […]
As the new year arrives and intentions start to take shape, Viya Fit is helping Dubai step confidently into 2026 with Start Strong, a motivational campaign designed to turn fresh goals into lasting habits. Created for both new joiners and long-time members, Start Strong positions Viya Fit as the destination where clarity meets commitment, and […]
Dubai Health successfully convened the second edition of the Dubai Health Research Conference 2025. The event brought together physicians, experts, and academics to present the latest in medical research, reinforcing Dubai’s position in advancing scientific research. His Excellency Dr. Alawi Alsheikh-Ali, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority, attended the conference and honored researchers recognized in the “Best Oral Presentation” and […]
When discussing the comfort of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations, the topics of claustrophobia and gantry opening width are most often raised. However, for patients who are already inside the scanner, an equally important (and often overlooked) factor of discomfort is what happens directly to their bodies. We are talking about RF (Radio Frequency) receiver […]
