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Colleges

Human bone archive sparks clinical innovation for UCLA Cochlear Implant Program

The program, one of the largest of its kind, offers advanced technology and treatments. People who are profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing may make the decision to get cochlear implants, surgically implanted electronic devices that receive sounds from an externally worn transmitter. For those patients, the UCLA Cochlear Implant Program offers some of the most advanced technology and…
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Colleges

UChicago Medicine emerges as a global leader in focal therapy treatments for prostate cancer

The University of Chicago Medicine’s focal therapy program for prostate cancer has completed more than 300 procedures – a volume that ranks among the highest in the U.S. Focal therapies are new, minimally invasive procedures that target tumors in the prostate. They mark a significant advancement from just a few years ago, when most prostate cancer cases were treated by…
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Hospital News

Two Double Lung Transplants

For 14 years, Gabriel Gonzalez Chavez suffered from a lung condition called hypersensitivity pneumonitis which causes lung scarring, shortness of breath, and poor quality of life. It began with a cough that did not respond to medication. Gabriel tried immunosuppressants for years to no avail. He even moved from his home in Mexico City to Cancun so he could breathe…
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Medical Articles

Speech & Language Therapy: Empowering Children with ADHD

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects children worldwide, including here in Qatar. While medical management often centers on pharmacology and behavioral therapy, one crucial, and sometimes overlooked, component is speech and language therapy. At Al-Ahli Hospital, Ms. Olfa Fellah, a seasoned speech and language therapist, leads this essential service with proven success. Understanding ADHD in Qatar Studies show that ADHD prevalence…
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Featured Articles

Advanced Healthcare Infrastructure

Healthcare infrastructure forms the backbone of high-quality medical care, supporting everything from routine patient services to emergency response and medical innovation. Proper management of these resources is critical for operational efficiency, cost control, and most importantly, improved patient outcomes. Modern infrastructure in healthcare facilities and hospitals is a vital investment with a direct impact on care quality, individual safety, operational…
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Medtech

Mecomed: Unlocking Access Through Better Coding

Medical Coding is the silent backbone of modern care and a foundational component of health systems. By translating clinical diagnoses, procedures, and services into standardized alphanumeric codes, medical coding enables the systematic documentation, billing, reimbursement, and analysis of healthcare activities across both public and private sectors1. Beyond its administrative utility, medical coding plays a critical role in shaping national health…
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Hospitals

The Modular Hospital… A hospital model that adapts, grows, and transforms

The Modular Hospital in Benghazi is a strategic, new generation healthcare project that was designed to adapt, grow, and transform in line with the needs of the population. Due to its modular and scalable architecture, the facility has the capacity to expand from its initial configuration of 100 beds to 250 beds, while maintaining high efficiency standards, safety, and quality…
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Hospitals

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is nationally recognized for its commitment to providing high-quality stroke care

Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery times. Baylor St. Luke’s has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients…
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Interviews

Bilal Muhsin

A Connected Care Vision: BD’s Strategy for Healthcare Transformation In a new era of digital transformation, healthcare is rapidly evolving to be more connected, efficient, and patient-centric. At the forefront of this change is BD, a global leader in MedTech innovation. We recently interviewed Mr. Bilal Muhsin, the Executive Vice President and President of BD’s new Connected Care segment, to…
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Medical Articles

Why Health Investment Matters for National Security

The right to health has long been recognized as one of the most fundamental human rights and a cornerstone of social well-being. Yet, in recent decades, it has become increasingly clear that investment in the health sector goes far beyond being a moral or developmental obligation; it is a vital pillar of national security. Strong health systems act as the…
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