Dubai: As summer vacation approaches, many of us are eager to escape our daily routines and explore new destinations. However, it is crucial to prioritise health and safety to ensure a pleasant and worry-free holiday. Below are some medical precautions and recommendations to keep in mind when planning your summer travel. 1. Pre-Travel Health Check-Up […]
Japanese researchers are nearing a major breakthrough in dental medicine with a drug that can regrow human teeth. Developed by Toregem Biopharma, this state-of-the-art treatment targets the USAG-1 gene, which inhibits tooth growth, enabling new teeth to form from existing buds. The drug has presented promising results in animal trials, and has paved the way […]
Researchers worldwide are exploring the potential of islet transplants as an alternative treatment for diabetes, utilizing islet-like cells derived from human stem cell cultures. A Chinese research team, led by Yin Hao at Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, has achieved notable progress in this field after a decade-long effort. In July 2021, a patient underwent a cell […]
Schools across the UAE have been commended for their exceptional efforts in promoting students’ mental health. Dubai’s Gems FirstPoint School – The Villa was recently honored with the School Mental Health Award by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health in Schools, part of Leeds Beckett University in the UK. The school received the […]
Dr. Richard Scolyer recently provided an update on his health, marking one year since he underwent a groundbreaking treatment for his terminal brain cancer diagnosis. Last year, the internationally renowned Australian pathologist, Dr. Richard Scolyer, who co-directs the Melanoma Institute Australia, received a grim diagnosis of glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor, at the age of […]
Abu Dhabi: Today, at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed several health ministers and officials participating in the inaugural Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW). Accompanying him was Mansour Ibrahim Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi. His Highness extended a […]
Geneva: According to agencies, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday the approval of a second dengue vaccine. This decision could offer protection to millions globally against the mosquito-borne illness, which has caused multiple outbreaks across the Americas this year. The UN health agency endorsed the dengue vaccine produced by the Japanese pharmaceutical company […]
“Thalassemia is a manageable condition. With proper care and support, most people with thalassemia can lead long and fulfilling lives.” Dr. Grace. Understanding Thalassemia: Thalassemia may sound complex, but let’s break it down together. It’s an inherited blood disorder that affects red blood cells and their ability to carry oxygen throughout your body. Red blood […]
Strap: H for Hope, the region’s first-ever healthcare series based on real-life patient stories, has been produced by Burjeel Medical City. Abu Dhabi: Emotions ran high at Cinemacity, Al Qana, as Burjeel Medical City (“BMC”) premiered the region’s first-ever healthcare series. Aptly titled H for Hope, the first season features five inspiring and stirring short […]
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City is preparing to unveil a cutting-edge biobank next year, poised to revolutionize medical research in the region. Spanning an impressive 2,000 square meters, this state-of-the-art facility is anticipated to house the largest collection of human biomaterials in the area, encompassing blood, saliva, and cell samples. A collaborative effort between […]
AstraZeneca, a prominent pharmaceutical company involved in Covid-19 vaccine production, has announced a global cessation of its vaccine manufacturing operations. The decision stems from what the company describes as an abundance of alternative vaccines tailored to address emerging variants of the virus. This move follows the voluntary withdrawal of its European Union marketing authorization in […]
