Healthcare | Tuesday 30 June, 2015 1:48 pm

Early Detection Helps Prevent Onset Of Diabetes

According to the International Diabetes Federation’s Diabetes Atlas in 2014, around half of the estimated 387 million people living with diabetes worldwide are unaware because the general symptoms are so subtle they can be quite hard to recognise.    Abu Dhabi’s Imperial ...

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Healthcare | Monday 29 June, 2015 1:36 am

The Supreme Council of Health Launches Extensive “Our Future lies in our health” Campaign

The Supreme Council of Health (SCH), the responsible authority for healthcare issues in the State, kicked off its “Our Future lies in Our Health” awareness campaign, with an aim to encourage all segments of society to lead a healthy lifestyle and abandon harmful daily habits. This...

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Healthcare | Monday 29 June, 2015 1:21 am

Keep Walking During Ramadan

According to specialists at Abu Dhabi’s Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), it is extremely important to take regular exercise, even while fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan.    ICLDC’s Dr Farhana Bin Lootah said that exercise is a key contributor to...

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Healthcare | Saturday 27 June, 2015 4:09 pm

FoCP celebrates Ramadan with cancer patients in the UAE

The Friends of Cancer Patients (FoCP), the region’s leading cancer specific charity, hosted its 6th annual Iftar banquet for a large group of cancer patients and their families as part of their policy to provide comprehensive patient care. Approximately 50 people, including cancer patients...

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Healthcare | Friday 26 June, 2015 2:44 am

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Introduces Valet Parking for Outpatients

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) has introduced valet parking at its outpatient specialty clinic (OSC) building, in order to improve access for patients and reduce time spent at the hospital. The service was launched to enhance the patient experience. SKMC is managed by Cleveland Clinic, and is ...

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Healthcare | Thursday 25 June, 2015 3:39 am

Quality Sleep Necessary for Men’s Health

Studies around the world have revealed that men who have poor sleep patterns or inadequate sleep tend to have significantly lower levels of testosterone, which in turn causes reduced libido and a lack of sex drive. Other symptoms of low testosterone include fatigue, lack of energy, loss of muscle...

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Healthcare | Thursday 25 June, 2015 1:23 am

Qatar Supreme Council of (QMED)

The inaugural edition of the Qatar International Medical Devices & Healthcare Exhibition and Conferences (QMED) will be held under the patronage of the Qatar Supreme Council of Health, from 2 to 4 December 2015 at the brand new Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) located in the West Bay...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 23 June, 2015 3:05 am

Apollo Hospitals highlights the glaucoma challenges in GCC

Apollo Hospitals, Asia’s foremost healthcare provider, urged vulnerable groups to take the simple steps that can prevent the damaging consequences of glaucoma, the number one cause of irreversible blindness. Citing genetic factors and the high prevalence of diabetes among GCC citizens, experts at ...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 23 June, 2015 2:55 am

More than 5,600 women participate in Majid Al Futtaim’s health campaign

Prevention is key – more than 5,600 women participated in Majid Al Futtaim’s ‘Feel the Beat’ regional health awareness campaign. When visiting participating malls and getting tested, women learned how they have control over several risk factors related to cardiovascular diseases (CVD) such...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 23 June, 2015 2:13 am

FoCP launch “I deserve a life” Zakat Campaign to help cancer patients in the UAE

Celebrating the month of giving this Ramadan, Friends of Cancer Patients (FoCP) has launched the third edition of its "I deserve a life” Zakat Campaign in order to provide treatment and care for cancer patients who cannot afford it themselves. FoCP, the region’s leading cancer specific charity, ...

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