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Hospital News
Baby Born at 23 Weeks of Pregnancy at Danat Al Emarat Hospital
Physicians at Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children in Abu Dhabi, a Mubadala Health partner, have saved the life of a baby, born at week 23 of pregnancy. At birth, the new-born weighed 600 grams only. He required immediate admission to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) where he stayed for 160 days. During this stay, he received…
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COVID-19
Revolutionary COVID-19 Treatment, Codivir, proves fastest and most effective in Phase 1 clinical trials
From the start of the pandemic, researchers, scientists, and antivirus specialists have worked around the clock to find a way to treat COVID-19. Codivir, an innovative new drug from Code Pharma, now appears to have the potential to revolutionize the fight against the virus. In a successful phase 1 clinical trial, the affected patients were back on their feet within…
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Hospital News
SEHA introduces rapid COVID-19 PCR tests across six of its healthcare centers in Al Dhafra
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA), the UAE’s largest healthcare network, has accredited six of its centers in Al Dhafra to provide COVID-19 rapid PCR test results within five hours. These rapid PCR tests are available in: COVID-19 Prime Assessment Center in Madinat Zayed, as well as the SEHA COVID-19 Drive-Through Services Centers in Madinat Zayed, Gayathi, Delma, Liwa and…
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Laboratory
Sysmex goes pink – Let’s fight breast cancer together
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed type of malignancy in women [1]. Yet, early detection via regular screening and genetic testing for one’s predisposition can increase the chances of making this disease curable and, in several cases, avoidable. Moreover, the application of new molecular diagnostic tools combined with less invasive surgical approaches and personalised treatments have significantly improved the…
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Hospitals
SEHA ADDS SALMA CHILDREN’S REHABILITATION HOSPITAL TO ITS NETWORK
Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, (SEHA), the UAE’s largest healthcare network, has acquired Salma Children’s Rehabilitation Hospital (Salma), one of the leading integrated long-term care and post-acute rehabilitation hospitals in the GCC region, further strengthening its extensive pediatric services offering. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, Salma started admitting patients in August 2019, and since then has experienced remarkable growth to become…
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Health News
MEIDAM Conference honors the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid
Dr. Khaled Al-Nuaimi, President of the 6th Middle East International Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine Conference & Exhibition “MEIDAM” announced the presentation of this year’s Pioneers Award to the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to return the favor and gratitude for his contributions to the advancement of the health sector inside and outside the country. The Award also recognizes…
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Health News
International virtual event promoting sustainable, green hospitals
This event will bring together hospital executives from across the world to share their strategies and experiences in promoting sustainability in the healthcare sector. On 7 October 2021 (14:00–17:00 CEST), the International Hospital Federation and Dialog Health will host a special virtual event for leaders of the global healthcare community, to share their stories about developing innovative practices for a…
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Medical Articles
Hypertension… Did you get a high blood pressure reading? What to do next?
Hypertension is defined as a systolic blood pressure of 140 mm Hg or more, or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 90 mm Hg or more. What is the latest classification of hypertension? ACC/AHA classification 2017 Elevated blood pressure with systolic pressure between 120 and 129 mm Hg and diastolic pressure less than 80 mm Hg Stage 1 hypertension, with a…
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Health News
Roche Diagnostics appoints new General Manager for the Middle East
With over 20 years of experience in developed & high growth markets, Sander to support healthcare transformation across 16 markets in the Middle East Roche Diagnostics Middle East FZCO announced the appointment of Guido Sander as General Manager for the Middle East. Guido Sander has spent over 20 years with Roche around the world and last served as Head of 11 high-growth markets across Asia Pacific (APAC)…
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Health News
Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences
Dubai hosts the 6th Middle East International Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine Conference & Exhibition “MEIDAM” in the presence of 1,500 doctors from 41 countries. Under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for Medical Sciences, the activity of the Sixth Middle East International Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine Conference & Exhibition “MEIDAM” will be launched on the 23rd…
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