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Healthcare
GCC Infectious Disease Control Committee Assures Completion of National Immunization Programs
over a year ago
The GCC Infectious Diseases Control Committee issued several recommendations at the end of its meeting which was held in Dubai. The committee assured the importance of completing all the polio and rubella immunization programs for residency visa applicants.The committee also recommended the... Full story
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‘Ice cream headache’ can lead to new painkillers
over a year ago
Eating ice cream or really chilled soft drinks can trigger crushing headaches in some people, momentarily freezing the brain. New insight into how this happens could open the way for new treatment of other types of headaches, including migraine. Researchers from the Harvard Medical School... Full story
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Healthcare
Middle East International skeletal trauma conference for 100 physicians to be held in Dubai
over a year ago
24 April 2012 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates):* The Middle East Skeletal Trauma Symposium is set to take place from April 26-28 at the Crowne Plaza Convention Centre at Dubai Festival City, for more than 100 physicians. The Symposium is being organised by Smith & Nephew, the global medical... Full story
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Study: Anti-cholesterol statins don’t reduce melanoma risk
over a year ago
Despite earlier indications that people taking cholesterol-lowering statins might have a reduced risk of developing melanoma, a study of thousands of women found that the popular drugs do nothing to prevent the deadly skin cancer. Evidence from experiments on cells and one trial in people... Full story
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DM rules out food poisoning in Indian boy’s death
over a year ago
The Dubai Municipality has ruled out food poisoning as the likely cause of the death of a nine-year-old boy after his family suffered vomiting and dizziness on Saturday. Awad F. K, an Indian child with special needs, was declared dead at Al Baraha Hospital. His family was rushed to the... Full story
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UAE road deaths down 25%, but figures still high
over a year ago
The number of deaths caused by car accidents in the UAE has fallen by more than a quarter in the last three years, official data has shown. Fatalities on roads in the Gulf state dropped 25.5 percent between 2009 and the end of 2011, and by 19 percent in capital Abu Dhabi, according to a study by... Full story
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Zayed Giving Initiative will perform 500 open-heart surgeries in Egypt
over a year ago
The "Zayed Giving Initiative" will conduct 500 open-heart surgeries in the Arab Republic of Egypt during the next phase under the supervision of Emirati-Egyptian hospital in collaboration with the General Women's Union.The initiative is led by the Emirati heart specialist Dr. Adel Al Shamri and a... Full story
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Healthcare
Jamjoom Pharma highlights benefits of using diaper cream to moisturize and protect infants’ skin from rash
over a year ago
Jeddah, April 23, 2012: In a media event held in Jeddah to discuss infants’& babies health and attended by a renowned pediatrician from King Abdulaziz University, Jamjoom Pharma, a leading pharmaceutical company in Saudi Arabia, highlighted the benefits of Comfy Cream, which is the... Full story
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Healthcare
ADEC employees due to take part in Blood Drive
over a year ago
Abu Dhabi, Sunday April 22nd, 2012 - Over 400 employees from Abu Dhabi Education Council’s (ADEC’s) headquarters are invited to donate blood as part of ADEC’s health initiatives. A bus from the Abu Dhabi Blood Bank will be parked in front of ADEC’s... Full story
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American Hospital Dubai earns record 5th accreditation from Joint Commission International (JCI) as Hospital celebrates 15th anniversary
over a year ago
(Dubai, United Arab Emirates): *The American Hospital Dubai has announced its re-accreditation by Joint Commission International (JCI), a subsidiary of the American accreditation organization which sets the standards for the quality of healthcare organizations in the USA. American Hospital Dubai... Full story
Wednesday June 19, 2013
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