Healthcare | Sunday 16 August, 2015 7:35 am

University Hospital Sharjah helps woman regain vision after years of suffering

"Diabetics need to get eyesight checked regularly" University Hospital Sharjah’s latest laser surgery helped a patient regain her sight after suffering from loss of vision for the past 10 years. Nidhal, a resident of Sharjah now drives without feeling any eye strain thanks to...

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Healthcare | Friday 14 August, 2015 1:45 am

High risk groups should take precautions against Pneumococcal disease during mass gatherings

With the Hajj pilgrimage only a month away, doctors are urging travelers as well as residents in KSA to adopt preventive measures well in advance to avoid pneumococcal disease. Mass gatherings are associated with the spread of infectious disease. The incidence rate of invasive pneumococcal...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 11 August, 2015 3:51 pm

Avoid Skin Cancer, this Summer

With the increase of temperatures this summer and the rising risks behind excessive sun exposure, experts are warning from the several negative effects of the sun’s ultraviolet radiations. Although sun exposure can be a great source of Vitamin D yet it can be a major cause of skin...

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Healthcare | Monday 10 August, 2015 3:49 am

Dubai to Become the Main Hub of the Anti- Smoking International Alliance Awareness Campaign

Dr. Abdul Salam Al Madani, an Emirati figure was re-elected yesterday to be the Chairman of the Anti-Smoking International Alliance. The re-election took place in London and he was voted for unanimously for the benefit of the alliance by the board members. The decision was announced based on the...

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Healthcare | Sunday 9 August, 2015 10:31 am

Dubai has world class infrastructure to become the region’s leading Medical Tourism Hub: Dr.Haider, CSH

Hospital sees growing number of medical tourists visiting from GCC, Eastern Europe and Africa  Dubai is all set to become the region’s leading medical tourism hub as it has world class infrastructure to cater to the global medical tourists according to Dr.Haider Al Zubaidy, CEO,...

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Healthcare | Sunday 9 August, 2015 12:39 am

Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic in Dubai Welcomes New Specialist Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic, the leading and most advanced dental health care provider in the region, welcomes Dr. Shadi Alkhatib to its team of dental experts.  Dr. Shadi is a licensed a specialist pediatric dentist with years of experience centered on providing individualized dental ...

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Healthcare | Friday 7 August, 2015 1:56 am

The Patient Safety Movement Foundation Names the Top 3 Healthcare Institutions that Demonstrated the Most Lives Saved

The Patient Safety Movement Foundation announced the winners of the top three healthcare institutions that demonstrated the most lives saved through their commitments to ZERO preventable deaths by 2020. One representative with a guest from each of these organizations will join former President...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 5 August, 2015 1:05 pm

Blade Free IntraLASIK HD Secures Trust in Dubai for Vision Correction

When it comes to something as important as your vision, there should be no compromise in the level of medical expertise you devote to it. Spanish Center for Lasik, Eyes and Cosmetics is a leading center in Dubai, UAE to provide the eye vision correction, committed to the safest and most advanced ...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 4 August, 2015 12:53 pm

PENTAX Europe GmbH Appoints Rainer Burkard President of Europe

PENTAX Europe GmbH, a division of HOYA Corporation, announced the appointment of Mr. Rainer Burkard to the position of President Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) as of 1st August 2015. In this executive role, Rainer Burkard is responsible for leading all PENTAX Medical activities in the...

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Healthcare | Monday 3 August, 2015 3:05 am

Aster Medcity Wins JCI Accreditation for World-Class Healthcare

The Joint Commission International (JCI) awarded the coveted Gold Seal of Approval to Aster Medcity for exceptional standards in healthcare and patient safety. Known as the gold standard in global healthcare, the JCI Accreditation is awarded only to the best hospitals in the world after...

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