Healthcare | Tuesday 19 January, 2016 1:57 pm

AEEDC Dubai Celebrates its 20th Anniversary this February

Under the patronage of his Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Minister of Finance and President of the Dubai Health Authority, the UAE International Dental Conference and Arab Dental Exhibition (AEEDC Dubai 2016) kicks off Tuesday 2nd of February, 2016 at the Dubai ...

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Healthcare | Monday 18 January, 2016 12:54 pm

Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation to Bring Leading-edge Medical Diagnostic Imaging Systems to Arab Health 2016

Toshiba Medical Systems Corporation (TMSC) today announced that it will exhibit its latest diagnostic imaging systems at Arab Health 2016, the world’s largest exhibition of medical equipment, which will be held at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre from January 25 to...

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Healthcare | Thursday 14 January, 2016 1:08 pm

Secondhand Smoke and Its Harmful Effect on Children’s Teeth

Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic’s Clinical Head Dr. Marwan Al-Obeidi and Specialist Pediatric Dentist Dr. Chantal Kengo, discuss the new study published in the BMJ and its relevance to their practice.   The study concludes that exposure to tobacco smoke at 4 months of age was...

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Healthcare | Thursday 14 January, 2016 12:05 pm

Astellas and Friends of Cancer Patients join forces to raise awareness of prostate cancer

While prostate cancer has a higher chance of being cured  when it is diagnosed early, many patients in the UAE visit their doctor with late-stage symptoms. As part of its participation in the Friends of Cancer Patients’ (FoCP) Shanab campaign, Astellas aims to raise awareness on prostate ...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 13 January, 2016 4:29 pm

AUSTRALIAN FIRMS OFFER A HEALTHY FUTURE

Australian companies offering solutions to the growing health and medical needs of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will be the highlight of a trade and investment roadshow this month.  The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) will host a series of events in the UAE, Kuwait,...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 13 January, 2016 3:12 pm

Expo to showcase products catering to physical and cognitive disabilities

More than 50 million people with disabilities across the Middle East stand to benefit from the world’s latest Robotics and Assistive Technology products from over 30 countries, which will be showcased at the AccessAbilities Expo 2016, to be held from February 9-11, 2016, at the Dubai...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 12 January, 2016 2:01 pm

Healthcare Operators and Insurers prepare for mandatory healthcare insurance across the GCC

With mandatory healthcare insurance coming into place across the region and medical pricing and inflation continuing to rise, healthcare providers, insurance companies, and solutions providers must ensure their business models are ready to cater to the significant impact it will have on the...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 12 January, 2016 1:47 pm

ARAB HEALTH : the preferred trade show for French companies

130 French companies will be taking part in Arab Health-Medlab, from January 25-28, 2016. With 1,440 m2 in exhibition space across 2 halls, 1 entirely dedicated to laboratory equipment and diagnostics, and expanding every year, the international trade show for medical systems offers a prime venue...

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Healthcare | Sunday 10 January, 2016 12:02 pm

Canadian Specialist Hospital collaborates with DHA for blood donation drive

In keeping with its commitment to public healthcare, Canadian Specialist Hospital (CSH), one of the leading private sector hospitals in the UAE, along with Dubai Health Authority, conducted a blood donation drive with the tagline ‘Say Farewell to 2015 and Welcome 2016 with a Great...

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Healthcare | Sunday 10 January, 2016 12:00 pm

Autism on the rise in the UAE

The prevalence of autism is said to have increased over the years. In UAE, despite the lack of official figures, it is believed that the number of autism cases is going up according to Dubai Autism Centre. The same is true for other countries. In a report released by Gulf News, the number of...

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