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Interview
Dr. Phillip Norville
“Prevention is better than cure… especially when there is no cure” Dr. Phillip Norville has over 10 years’ experience working with healthcare organisations, helping improve and implement effective infection prevention solutions. Phil has a PhD in microbiology from the University of Cardiff and a Master of Science in infection prevention and control from the University of Dundee. He is an honorary lecturer…
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Laboratory
New network of plasma donation centers in Egypt is fully equipped with LINET chairs
Egypt opened 6 new plasma donation centers this week, fully equipped with LINET’s Pura chairs. Plasma collection is one of the key priorities of the Ministry of Health and these outpatient facilities are part of the national strategy. Its goal is the availability of plasma as a key substance for the treatment of many chronic diseases, including liver and kidney…
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Featured Articles
Endoscopic Spine Surgeries
Endoscopic spine surgery is one of the breakthroughs of modern medicine that reflects the technological progress, as the operation is carried out effectively and safely through small incisions with minimal complications and less pain under local anesthesia. It is like a revolution in the world of spine surgery, and it receives great attention by doctors because they know its benefits…
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Medtech
Streamlining for Safety: Barcode Medication Administration for Intravenous Medications
James Waterson. RN, M.Med.Ed. Medication Safety Manager, Medical Affairs. Becton Dickinson. Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa. James.waterson@bd.com Radwa Elsawah. RPh. Product Manager. Medication Management Solutions. Becton Dickinson. Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa. Larry Neal. Regional Marketing Manager, Medication Management Solutions.Becton Dickinson. Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa. Potential errors of Wrong Patient, Wrong Medication, Wrong Dose, Wrong Documentation,…
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Medtech
It shouldn’t hurt to be a nurse
Working in the healthcare service is very strenuous and sometimes also stressful, especially for nurses, considering that 90 percent of nurses are women. Occasionally, the nursing staff has to lift up to 1,8 tons during one shift. Koen De Doncker, ergonomist and product manager, helps nurses with ergonomic moving and handling patients. His goal is to share tips and instructions…
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Interview
Carlo Di Lorenzo, MD
“Our faculty has visited Arab countries and I have personally participated in clinical activities in Dubai. We routinely discuss patients and provide consultations with several of our colleagues in South America and Europe” Nationwide Children’s Hospital is one of the largest pediatric hospitals and research institutes in the United States. It is consistently ranked as one of America’s top 10…
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Colleges
Acibadem University
Acıbadem University, founded in 2007 by Acıbadem Health and Education Foundation, focuses on excellence in the field of health sciences. There are two main goals that stimulate the establishment and development of the University: the first one is the desire to transfer the experience and knowledge gained while providing high-quality health services in Acıbadem Healthcare Group to future generations; the…
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Hospital News
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center: Double lung transplant for 17-year-old patient
Behind round, wire-rimmed glasses, Jose Chavez’s eyes flicked between his mother and his hands on his lap. He took shallow breaths with his new lungs as he spoke about his experience battling COVID-19, which he contracted in September 2020. He was 16 then, and only a few days back in virtual high school. Now 17, Jose underwent a double lung…
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Medical Articles
Smoking and Pregnancy
Smoking and Chicha became social habits in the Middle East and especially in women. During pregnancy, some of them will continue smoking and to have a healthy newborn, it is very important to encourage decreasing tobacco consumption. The prevalence of smoking during pregnancy in the world is estimated around 1, 7% (up to 20% in some western countries). The need…
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Interview
Dr. Toufic Eid MD (MBBS) FRCOG
“Advanced methods of early detection can avoid cervical cancer” Although cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the female population worldwide, but women are lucky as there are advanced tools of early diagnosis through periodic screening tests, cervical smears, and HPV vaccine. ‘Hospitals’ magazine recently interviewed Dr. Toufic Eid, MD (MBBS) FRCOG Obstetrician and gynaecologist Consultant at Clemenceau…
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