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Pioneering Emirati Oncologist Prof. Humaid Al Shamsi Joins Harvard and Dana-Farber
In a historic milestone that underscores the rapid advancement of the medical and scientific sectors in the United Arab Emirates, Professor Humaid Bin Harmel Al Shamsi has achieved prestigious international recognition by being appointed a Visiting Professor at the renowned Harvard Medical School, and a Visiting Scientist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. On this occasion, ‘Hospitals’ Magazine had the…
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Hospitals
First Fully robotic heart transplant surgery in U.S. performed at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
A surgeon at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center successfully performed a fully robotic heart transplant on an adult patient – the first reported in the United States. Using a surgical robot, lead surgeon Dr. Kenneth Liao and his team made small, precise incisions, eliminating the need to open the chest and break the breast bone. Liao removed the diseased heart,…
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Featured Articles
Green Hospitals: Sustainable healthcare management is essential, not optional
The expansion of medical practices and the significant evolution of the healthcare sector have demonstrated that environmental factors impact healthcare, just as healthcare influences the environment. Experts agree that any effort to achieve environmental sustainability in the healthcare sector must begin here. Developing an advanced hospital model is key to enabling healthcare centers to transition into environmentally friendly institutions. Another…
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Medical Articles
Rhinoplasty Between Health and Aesthetic Needs
Dr. Tareq Mahafzah, Consultant ENT, Head of Department at Al-Ahli Hospital/Qatar Rhinoplasty, or nose reshaping surgery, is a complex yet elegant surgical procedure that sits at the intersection of medicine and art. While often pursued for cosmetic refinement, its therapeutic and health-oriented benefits are equally crucial. At Al-Ahli Hospital, we strive to educate patients that rhinoplasty is not merely an…
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Health News
Successful Implant of AVEIR™ Leadless Pacemaker in Morocco
AVEIR™ leadless pacemaker system is safe and effective at treating abnormal heart rhythms Leadless pacemakers provide a new minimally invasive option that will revolutionize care for more people, who need pacing to treat a variety of slow or abnormal heart rhythms This breakthrough technology enables the world’s first beat-to-beat, wireless communication and synchronization between two leadless pacemakers, which are smaller…
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Health News
Hub71 Startup, Ovasave, Raises $1.2m Pre-Seed Round to Transform Fertility and Hormonal Care Across MENA
Ovasave, a Hub71 FemTech startup focused on fertility and hormonal health, has successfully completed its pre-seed round, raising $1.2 million from a mix of regional and international investors. The round was led by PlusVC, Annex Investments, and New York-based 25 Madison, with additional backing from UAE and Saudi-based strategic angel investors and prominent family offices. This reflects the strong investors’…
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Health News
AUTOMA+ 2025: What Does the Future of Smart Pharma Look Like?
The Pharmaceutical Automation and Digitalisation Congress (AUTOMA+) 2025 welcomes delegates to be a part of its 5th anniversary in Vösendorf, Austria on 24-25 November. This edition focuses on AI-powered pharma, robotics and smart digital solutions. AUTOMA+ 2025 invites over 300 delegates from pharmaceutical, biotech, CMO, CDMO, CRO, equipment manufacturing and service provider companies. This number embraces both top executives and…
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Health News
More Than Skin Deep: A New Partnership to Ease the Hidden Burden of Eczema in the UAE
Eczema, often dismissed as “just a skin problem,” affects far more than the skin. For thousands of children in the UAE – and the families who care for them – it’s a relentless battle of itching, poor sleep, emotional distress, and social isolation. Parents stay up through the night tending to their children’s wounds, while children miss school, avoid friendships,…
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Featured Articles
International Accreditation: Elevating Healthcare Quality to Global Standards
International accreditation plays a vital role in raising the quality of healthcare and patient safety to global standards. By adopting the stringent standards and evaluation processes of internationally recognized bodies, healthcare institutions can demonstrate their commitment to excellence, build trust, and ultimately deliver better care to their patients in an increasingly interconnected world. International accreditation in healthcare is a process…
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Medical Articles
Neuro-Aesthetics in Healthcare Design… A Responsive Approach to Healing
Neuro-aesthetics, at its core, is psychologically responsive design—curating sensory experiences attuned to the needs of a space and its users. Though often perceived as a nascent concept, neuro-aesthetics has, in fact, existed since the earliest built environments, rooted in the intuitive human understanding of space, perception, and emotion. Its relevance becomes especially pronounced in the context of healthcare design, where…
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