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Pituitary Gland Tumors (Pituitary Adenomas)

Mr. (C.C.) presented to Al-Ahli Hospital with a complaint of progressive visual loss over six months. Upon evaluation at the Ophthalmology and Neurology Clinics, he was found to have Optic Atrophy and loss of parts of his visual field (Bitemporal Hemianopia). MRI revealed a large pituitary adenoma compressing on the optic apparatus (Fig 1).  He was then referred to the…

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UChicago Medicine transabdominal cerclage team helps prevent pregnancy losses for hundreds of families each year

For Laura Douglass, MD, the retirement of her mentor, the renowned reproductive endocrinologist Arthur Haney, MD, didn’t come as a surprise. “I was a resident with him during my medical training from 2009 to 2013,” said Laura Douglass, an obstetrician-gynecologist at the University of Chicago Medicine. “And he recruited me to come back to UChicago after my residency because he…

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Green Hospitals

ospitals Healthcare can use its ethical, economic, and political influence to be a leader in climate action. For years, the healthcare sectors have shifted qualitatively in environmental protection and transitioning to fully green institutions. They continue to develop this approach, as evidenced by the recent emergence of what is known as “working through the recovery mission.” Today, more than 50…

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Fakeeh University Hospital: Hospitality Solutions Transforming Patient Care

Patient care and comfort should always be prioritized in healthcare. That’s why, at Fakeeh University Hospital, we developed a new approach to boosting patient satisfaction by adding hospitality solutions. We realize the importance of providing patients with the highest quality care and service as a leading healthcare provider in the Middle East. That’s why we went to the hospitality industry…

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Joint Commission International opens office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Joint Commission International (JCI) announced the opening of Joint Commission Arabia Management, a new office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The opening of Joint Commission Arabia Management further expands JCI’s presence in the Middle East and Africa. The office will be staffed and serviced by local staff. JCI has been serving the Middle East for more than two decades. In 2006, JCI…

Interview

Dr. Yasir Parviz

“By adopting healthy lifestyle habits, women can help maintain a healthy heart and reduce the risk of heart disease.” While heart disease is often thought of as a “man’s disease,” it is the leading cause of death for both men and women worldwide. “Hospitals” Magazine had the privilege to meet with Dr. Yasir Parviz, Interventional Cardiologist Consultant at Clemenceau Medical…

Interview

Professor Neil Strickman

“Our hospital was founded on the idea to teach and educate future doctors worldwide. This is our legacy.” Hospitals magazine had the honor to interview one of the pioneers in interventional cardiology, Professor Neil Strickman. He specializes in the nonsurgical treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis – TAVR; Aortic Aneurysm- EVAR, TEVAR; And Carotid artery blockages. He started his career in…

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Heart Disease in Women

Many studies and research have shown that there are differences in the cardiovascular system between men and women, which is reflected in how they both develop heart disease. Unfortunately, many women are not aware of the risks of heart disease and its impact on their health. Therefore, they are less aware than men of the risk factors and the resulting…

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Can pregnancy occur if diagnosed with lupus?

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease when the immune system attacks the body’s cells and tissues, leading to inflammation in various body organs such as the skin, joints, lungs, kidneys, and others. The appearance of a red facial rash in the shape of a butterfly characterizes lupus. Lupus is one of the chronic autoimmune diseases affecting various body organs, including…