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Sanofi-aventis and the UAE Ministry of health released figures which show that out of 400 volunteers screened for diabetes, one in ten had high blood sugar, one in seven had high blood pressure – and every single one was overweight according to their Body Mass Index. The tests, carried out to mark World Diabetes Day last [...] The Harvard Medical School Dubai Center (HMSDC) Institute for Postgraduate Education and Research, a member of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Academic Medical Center (AMC), today announced the Graduate Medical Education Symposium explored the challenges and opportunities of the GME scene in the UAE and the region. Moderated by Ajay Singh, Chief Academic Officer – [...] The latest medical trends and practices related to women’s health were presented at the recently-concluded Women Health Update Conference held at the Prince Salman Social Center, under the theme ‘You are our center of attention’. The two-day program, which included workshops, blood pressure and diabetes checks, and breast examination, specifically discussed women’s health after the [...] The Dubai Health Authority in collaboration with Dubai Naturalization and Residency Department (DNRD) and TECOM Investments, a developer of knowledge-based business clusters and a member of Dubai Holding, inaugurated today a completely dedicated medical fitness centre in Dubai Knowledge Village, a member of TECOM Investments, to expedite the processing of medical tests for the issuance [...] Dubai A scientist has said that 15 genetic triggers have been discovered in the UAE population that cause various disorders including birth defects and called on health care providers to set up counselling and education programmes for the affected families. He said the UAE is ranked sixth in the world for birth defects and said there [...] Dubai Under the patronage of Princess Haya Bint Al Hussain, UN Messenger of Peace, Chairperson of International Humanitarian City and wife of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF), will present the third annual Cinema Against Aids [...] Oman has the second highest incidence of cancers among the six states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), according to a newly released report issued by a research centre set up by the GCC Health Ministers Council. The report, titled ‘Eight-Year Cancer Incidence Among Nationals of the GCC States’, was based on a landmark study [...] Wellpharma Holding, a company set up recently by Abu Dhabi Investment House, or ADIH, has launched a healthcare fund to raise finance to invest in a pharmaceutical plant to be established in the emmirate. The new facility will specialise in the manufacturing of high-quality intravenous solutions for medical treatments. The launch of Wellpharma Medical Solutions Fund is [...] The first UAE-wide comprehensive study to determine the prevalence of chronic respiratory problems such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease will start next week. The research that is being undertaken by the University of Sharjah and UAE health authorities will cover up to 1,500 residents who will be randomly approached and asked about symptoms or [...] |
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