Healthcare | Wednesday 29 June, 2016 9:33 am

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties Accredits UpToDate from Wolters Kluwer for Continuing Medical Education

The Health division of Wolters Kluwer, a leading global provider of information and point-of-care solutions for the healthcare industry, announced today that UpToDate®, its evidence-based clinical decision support resource, is now accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties...

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Healthcare | Monday 27 June, 2016 6:25 pm

Simple habits such as a daily walk can make a big difference in reducing complications of diabetes

Eye disease is one of the most serious and common complications of Type 2 diabetes - the chronic disease associated with obesity and lack of physical activity. If left untreated, diabetic eye disease can lead to blindness. With the rates of diabetes in the Middle East estimated by the...

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Healthcare | Friday 24 June, 2016 5:08 pm

Consanguineous couples (married to first- or second-degree relatives) are major cause of high infertility in the Gulf, reveals new study

A groundbreaking medical study published by Professor Dr Human Mousavi Fatemi, Medical Director, IVI Fertility Middle East, has revealed that consanguineous couples (those marrying first- or second-degree relatives) are a major cause of a high infertility in the Gulf. The study further highlights...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 21 June, 2016 6:02 am

FOREO’s ISSA Mini, an electric toothbrush designed just for kids

Swedish beauty brand FOREO encourages healthy gums for children this Ramadan with the ISSA Mini electric toothbrush.  Made out of medical silicone and designed with T-Sonic technology, the ISSA Mini is the toothbrush that makes brushing fun for kids. The sonic pulse technology channels...

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Healthcare | Thursday 16 June, 2016 6:00 am

New acid suppressor tablets launched in UAE

Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries launched its new Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)  in UAE, Pantonix® (Pantoprazole) tablets, the smart acid suppressor drug that treats and protects patients from hyperacidity through the lowest potential drug interactions. The launch event, which took...

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Healthcare | Sunday 12 June, 2016 4:04 pm

Vaccination against infectious diseases recommended for Umrah travelers from KSA say leading doctors

Mass gatherings have long been associated with the spread of infectious diseases. In 1992, two outbreaks of meningococcal disease occurred among residents and Umrah visitors in Mecca and Jeddah.2  In 1997, during the month of Ramadan in the Umrah season, an increase in the number of cases of...

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Healthcare | Thursday 9 June, 2016 2:22 pm

Hospital Executives and Clinicians Gather in Dubai to Discuss Latest Trends in Innovative Healthcare IT Solutions

More than 200 hospital executives and clinicians who use InterSystems TrakCare recently gathered at the annual InterSystems TrakCare Customer Meeting, held at the InterContinental hotel in Dubai Festival City. The two-day event was hosted by InterSystems, a global leader in health information...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 7 June, 2016 11:05 am

Al Borg Medical Laboratories Provide Special Offers within the Sehaty Blueprint Program

Al Borg Medical Laboratories announced that they will be providing special offers to their customers on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan within the "Sehaty Blueprint” program, which is considered as the new concept and the third generation of the periodic health checkup...

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Healthcare | Monday 6 June, 2016 3:36 am

Spinach Extract from Sweden set to revolutionize Weight Loss and Appetite Control in UAE

Swedish Health, in collaboration with a Swedish scientific research group led by Professor Charlotte Erlanson-Albertsson from Lund University of Sweden launched an innovative weight loss solution – Eatless in UAE today. Held at a special gathering, this 100% natural ‘appetite...

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Healthcare | Sunday 5 June, 2016 7:03 pm

GALDERMA MOVES TO COMBAT HIGHER SKIN CANCER INCIDENCE RATES AMONG AIRLINE PILOTS AND FLIGHT ATTENDANTS

Sun care brand Daylong has held an educational event at Saudi Airlines’ head office in Jeddah to train and inform their staff on the importance of appropriate sun care – both on-the-ground and in-the-air. A recent study by the American National Cancer Institute showed those in the...

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