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During the “Optimizing Osteoporosis Treatment” Speaker Tour in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, osteoporosis experts issued a public warning that vitamin D insufficiency is ‘endemic’ in the UAE, due to lack of exposure to sunlight and changes in diet, which leads to an increased risk of the debilitating bone disease osteoporosis and associated bone fractures. “Vitamin D [...] The Ministry of Health has called for the recall of liquid versions of Tylenol for children, two days after the US pulled 40 over-the-counter drugs off the shelves. The circular noted that Zyrtec, which was on the FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) advisory, met the local product specifications and would not be taken off the [...] In a study conducted by Dr. Haider M Al Attia, Consultant Internal Medicine and Rheumatology at Al Noor Hospital, Airport Road, Abu Dhabi, tested the density of the femur bone in140 predominantly Arab male patients aged 55 years and over – who were attending hospital for the treatment of other conditions – to determine the [...] The first joint meeting between the Emirates Cardiac Society and the American College of Cardiology formed the basis of the growing incidence of heart diseases, which is ranked as the number one cause of death in the Gulf States. Recent studies show that more than half of the population in the Gulf states suffers from abnormal [...] The Pharmacy Department at the Hamad Medical Corporation has launched an awareness campaign on blood-thinning drugs. The campaign which is specifically related to anti-platelet and anti-coagulant medication aims to raise public awareness about these drugs- How they work and what are the potential side-effects once the patient has completed the course. The medication [...] The Pharmacy Department at the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) launched an awareness campaign on blood-thinning drugs. The anti-platelet and anti-coagulant medication campaign aims to raise public awareness about these drugs- How they work and what are the potential side-effects once the patient has completed the course. The medication is for patients who suffer from diseases where blood-flow [...] Dr. Mona Sanan, Nutritional Consultant for Al Rabie Saudi Food Company, pointed out that the improper intake of antibiotic medication can harm the human body’s immune system, at the King Fahd Medical City (KFMC) in Riyadh, on the Antibiotics Awareness Day. The Antibiotics Awareness Day aimed to inform participants about the importance of responsibly using antibiotic [...] The Health Authority – Abu Dhabi (HAAD) announced that 38 health insurance violation cases, including suspected cases of fraud, forgery and abuse had been uncovered during inspection visits conducted by the Audit Section of the Health Insurance Regulation Department at HAAD. HAAD issued fines ranging from AED 10,000 to AED 20,000 per violation to clinics, pharmacies, [...] DUPHAT 2010 highlights the current topics of interest in pharmaceutical science. Distinguished Speakers from US, Europe, Canada, Australia and Middle East, specializing in Pharmacy Practice, Academics and Research are presenting the latest perspectives and expertise on pharmaceutical science in the program. Moreoever, the conference will feature an exclusive one-day session on Pharmacovigilance with 3 presentations and [...] Abu Dhabi Over 100,000 brown bags bearing the slogan ‘Be Safe — Ask Your Pharmacist’ are being handed out to residents across Abu Dhabi with the aim of raising public awareness about the importance of medication safety. Residents are asked to place their daily medication in the brown bag and visit their nearest Abu Dhabi Health [...] |
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