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What’s the difference between heat stroke and heat exhaustion?

Heat stroke is a medical emergency and is the most serious form of heat injury. Rapid intervention is necessary to lower the body temperature and quickly replace the lost fluids. How can we differentiate between heat stroke and heat exhaustion? Heat exhaustion occurs when the body loses excess amounts of water and salt, typically from sweating. On the other hand,…

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How does expenditure turn into health?

The Gulf States put the citizens’ health at the top of their priorities. Therefore, special attention has been given to the health sectors. In the past years, the health sector kept pace with the accelerating health developments globally while facing the coronavirus pandemic, which exhausted many countries around the world. In order to achieve this, the Gulf countries have been…

Medtech

Closed Loop Oncology from Medication Compounding to Administration and Beyond.

James Waterson. RN, M.Med.Ed. MHEc. Medical Affairs Manager, Medication Management Solutions, Becton Dickinson. Middle East and Africa. James.waterson@bd.com Lisa Gangol. RN, BSN. Senior Clinical Resource Consultant, Medication Management Solutions, Beckton Dickinson.  MMS-MENAT. Aya A.Kabbani. Pharm.D. Product & Clinical Manager, Medication Management Solutions, Beckton Dickinson. MMS-MENAT. Larry Neal. Regional Marketing Manager, Medication Management Solutions, Becton Dickinson. Europe, Middle East and Africa.…

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Choosing the right hospital

When a person suffers from a specific health condition that requires a hospital admission, the first question that comes to mind is which hospital to choose? In order for the patient to receive top medical service at an affordable price, there are several factors to consider when choosing the right hospital.  Studies have shown that any element involved in the…

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A win-win strategy for patient transportation Putting Caregivers First with Advanced Motorized Stretchers

One example of how advanced technology can bring a significant reduction in costs and at the same time contribute to a higher value of the well-being of caregivers is powered stretchers. These motorized devices are primarily intended for the area of emergency and generally for the area of transport within the hospital, but recently these stretchers are increasingly used for…

COVID-19

Impact of COVID on violence against healthcare

Survey results show that the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened violence against healthcare, with a documented increase of incidents in many countries.  Health personnel and their patients, as well as healthcare facilities and ambulances, are subject to persistent acts of violence in all regions of the world. The results of a global survey conducted in 2021 reveal an increase in reported…

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Burjeel Hospitals Join Hands with RAKMHSU to Raise Level of Medical Care and Research Outcomes

The Abu Dhabi-based healthcare provider signs MoU for the partnership that supports education, training, and health learning resources With an aim to boost the collaboration in research, skill development, and academics, Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi and its Affiliates (BHAD & A) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with RAK Medical and Health Sciences University (RAKMHSU). Burjeel Hospitals, the flagship…

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Dr. Sohaila Cheema

“In the IPH, we believe all current and future health professionals must be trained so that they can incorporate lifestyle medicine in their medical practice.”   The Institute for Population Health (IPH) at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) helps to build a healthier community in Qatar through a wide and diverse range of programs, initiatives and activities grouped under the broad…

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Wissam Daoud: A Visionary Leader Catalyzing Transformation in the Diagnostic Space

There is a most famous quote by Donald McGannon — “Leadership is action, not a position” Leadership is not about title or position. It is about being a positive influence on those around you and motivating others toward success. Great leaders make the purposeful choice to empower everyone they lead to help them be the best version of themselves. They…