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JAPM and JFDA Supported by USAID Will Hold The BE Conference in Jordan

Jordanian Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Medical Appliances (JAPM) in collaboration with Jordan Food and Drugs Association (JFDA) and with the support of USAID Jordan Economic Development Program (SABEQ) held this month the “3rd Middle East Bioequivalence Conference”.

The 3rd BE Conference invited representatives from health authorities in charge of BE studies in the region to [...]

Government plan is successful in combating bird flu

The government plan in combating bird flu has proven successful, Minister of Health Hatem El-Gabaly said, explaining that the death rate from the H1N5 virus has substantially decreased and citizen awareness has increased.

El-Gabaly was in parliament Tuesday to respond to several investigation requests about the effectiveness of the precautionary measures taken against bird flu, which [...]

A Healing Experience” Concert Lecture for its Patients

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) managed by Cleveland Clinic hosted the Music and Medicine Concert Lecture today March 29, at 1:30 pm in cooperation with Cleveland Clinic Arts and Medicine Institute and Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF). More than 60 patients, visitors and doctors attended the event which took place in SKMC is [...]

First Perm catheter Procedure performed in Zulekha Hospital

Kidney disease is a serious health issue worldwide .Two of the highest risk factors associated with kidney disease is diabetes and hypertension, both of which are very common in the UAE and across the region. This strongly suggests that the region is likely to see a greater incidence of kidney disease and therefore greater demand [...]

New on-board health monitor system to be introduced

Etihad Airways will install new state-of-the-art technology on its long and ultra long haul aircraft which can monitor the condition of passengers who display signs of sickness that might require immediate medical attention.

The “Tempus IC” system allows cabin crew to gather vital information about a passenger’s health quickly and efficiently. The data covers a wide [...]

SKMC Launches a Mental Health Awareness Program

In line with its pursuance in raising health awareness, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) managed by Cleveland Clinic, launches a mental health awareness program aiming to raise the public awareness on the importance of their psychological wellbeing.

The Mental Health Awareness Program is organized by the Behavioral Science Pavilion (BSP) of SKMC, a comprehensive psychiatric facility [...]

Arthritis cases on the rise in Qatar

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is increasingly becoming a common problem here with majority of the sufferers being women in Qatar.

Though no complete cure is available till date, latest advancements in the medical science gives much promise to the patients, according to an expert.

“We see patients at our clinic every day and now we have some 700 [...]

DIFF Function to Raise Funds for Aids Charity

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 [...]

Understanding How Hospitals Buy Medical Technology

Modern hospitals depend heavily on medical technology to diagnose, treat and prevent diseases. A typical mid-sized hospital has hundreds of items of medical equipment, from simple stethoscopes and blood pressure monitors to highly sophisticated MRI machines and linear accelerators. Hospitals are complex enterprises with entire departments dedicated to technology planning, assessment, acquisition, maintenance, upgrade and [...]