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Parkinson’s disease
Tremor slowed movement and rigid muscles are the main symptoms About 10 million people around the world are estimated to be living with Parkinson’s disease. A person with Parkinson’s has abnormally low dopamine levels. Dopamine-generating cells, known as dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra part of the brain have died. Experts do not know why these cells die. When dopamine…
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Gout
Diet is the most important & effective way to manage the disease Gout is a kind of arthritis caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. Uric acid is a breakdown product of purines that are part of many foods we eat. An abnormality in handling uric acid and crystallization of these compounds in joints can cause…
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Gallbladder Diseases
Gallstones and inflammation are the most common diseases The gallbladder, a pear-shaped organ, is located in the liver. Your gallbladder’s main function is to store the bile produced by your liver and pass it along through a duct that empties into the small intestine. Bile helps you digest fats in your small intestine. Your gallbladder is most likely to cause…
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Autism
Verbal and non-verbal communication is central to autism Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, impaired verbal and non-verbal communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior. Parents usually notice signs in the first two years of their child’s life. These signs often develop gradually, though some children with autism reach their developmental milestones at a normal pace and…
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Peter Makowski
Peter Makowski CEO at American Hospital Dubai “AHD has gained tremendous benefits after joining Mayo Clinic Care Network” Peter Makowski, CEO at American Hospital Dubai, is a highly experienced hospital leader having held a range of senior positions and led with distinction a number of healthcare institutions in the USA. “Hospitals” magazine met with Mr. Peter Makowski to talk about…
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Vitamin C
Several benefits outweighing the protection from flu At this time of the year, many people reach for Vitamin C, whether in supplements, juices, cough drops, tea, or other forms to prevent colds and flu that often spread in the fall season. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is key to the production of collagen, a protein that aids in…
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Weight Management
An integrated system to treat obesity and overweight Weight management and maintaining a healthy weight is the trend of modern medicine in order to preserve public health after knowing the negative effects of obesity on all body organs and their functions. Today, weight loss is not only an aesthetic issue, but is also a health trend given its association with…
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Smart Hospitals by Frost & Sullivan
Smart Hospitals to Invest over $11 billion in Cloud Computing & Data Analytics, Says Frost & Sullivan By 2025, 10 percent of hospitals across the globe will become or will have started implementations to become smart hospitals. Frost & Sullivan’s market research, “Future of Smart Hospitals,” projects significant market growth and billions of dollars in revenues for four key segments, including:…
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Telemedicine to revolutionize outpatient based healthcare
Telemedicine or virtual healthcare is defined as the delivery of healthcare at a distance, typically embracing diagnosis, health education and research. The healthcare sector is under pressure to reduce spending and increase efficiency. With the passage of time, the relationship between the physician and the patient has also changed, as more and more information is available at the click of…
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IVI Middle East Fertility Clinic, Muscat has recently reported first two successful pregnancies following PGD
Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD) has been instrumental in helping couples prevent the risk of having a child with genetic disorders, according to IVI Middle East Fertility Clinic. The fertility centre recently reported its first two successful PGD pregnancies in Muscat, Oman. “PGD is a technique where medical experts can check the genes in an embryo before pregnancy occurs. Couples who…
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