Healthcare | Sunday 15 November, 2015 7:00 am

Sultan Al Qasimi witnessed NCD Alliance Forum launch

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah witnessed the inauguration of the global forum on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) held under the patronage and presence of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, Wife of His...

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Healthcare | Saturday 14 November, 2015 1:54 am

DIABETES CLAIMS ONE LIFE EVERY SEVEN SECONDS AROUND THE WORLD

According to a report by World Health Organization (WHO), Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the number one cause of deaths globally claiming more lives annually than from any other cause. CVD is a major complication of diabetes and the leading cause of early death among people...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 11 November, 2015 3:30 pm

femMED launches comprehensive supplement solutions for women’s most common health concerns in the UAE

femMED health supplements for women, renowned for providing comprehensive natural solutions to women’s most common health concerns, recently entered the local supplement market with its unique range of premium, gender-specific products. femMED’s range of remedies have been developed to...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 11 November, 2015 3:15 pm

Early winter skincare tips

The harsh summer season is finally over in the UAE and our favourite time of the year is just around the corner. While we get our boots, jackets and woollens out, it is absolutely important to prep your skin for the winter months ahead!  Winters bring along uncomfortable dryness to the skin,...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 10 November, 2015 2:56 am

Saudi doctor performs complex heart surgery live on air in Dubai

A Saudi doctor has successfully performed a complex open-heart surgery live on air, while it was being broadcast live from the Al Qassimi Hospital in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates. The surgery was performed on a 60-year-old patient whose case was brought to the attention of medical experts ...

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Healthcare | Sunday 8 November, 2015 2:13 pm

Saudi Research-based Pharmaceutical Companies Group SPONSORS Health Care In The Middle East Summit

The Research-based Pharmaceutical Companies Group (RPC), which represents the pharmaceutical research and biopharmaceutical companies operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was one of the key sponsors, along with the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) and the...

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Healthcare | Sunday 8 November, 2015 2:01 pm

Facts you should know about Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men (after skin cancer), but it can often be treated successfully. There are tests to find it early. We don’t yet know if the benefits of testing outweigh the risk. Men should learn about prostate cancer and testing, then decide if testing is...

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Healthcare | Sunday 8 November, 2015 1:12 pm

King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital and Prince Sultan Cardiac Center Implement World’s Smallest Pacemaker

King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital and Prince Sultan Cardiac Center announced that they are the first hospitals in the Middle East and Africa region to use the world’s smallest pacemaker, the Medtronic Micra® Transcatheter Pacing System (TPS), since it received CE Mark (Conformité...

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Healthcare | Monday 2 November, 2015 1:17 pm

Arcadis wins Health and Safety Initiative of the Year at Construction Week Saudi Arabia awards

Arcadis, the leading global Design & Consultancy firm for natural and built assets, has been awarded health and safety (H&S) initiative of the year by Construction Week Saudi Arabia for its positive contribution to the advancement of H&S awareness. The firm was recognized for delivering ...

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Healthcare | Monday 2 November, 2015 9:58 am

Bird in a Bi Plane – 10KSA Ambassadors show support for Tracey Curtis-Taylor as she lands in Saudi Arabia during her flight around the world

On October 29, 2015, the Saudi Aviation Club in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, welcomed Tracey Curtis-Taylor, an extraordinary woman who is flying from the UK to Australia on the Boeing Stearman 1942, following in the “slipstream of Aviator Amy Johnson,” who originally flew the same route 85...

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