Biomed Middle East » Conferences and Events

Slew of SCH events to mark World TB Day

Nadia — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 16:46:10 +0000

DOHA: Tuberculosis (TB) claimed at least two lives last year while more than 500 new cases were diagnosed here, according to an expert.

Qatar marked World TB Day (WTD), recently, as a reminder that this very ancient killing disease is still going around silently affecting millions of people every year with about 2 million . . . → Read More: Slew of SCH events to mark World TB Day

Experts at Otolaryngology 2011 to discuss advances in cochlear implantation in treating hearing loss

Nadia — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 17:54:28 +0000

While the rate of prevalence of hearing loss in the GCC population is thought to be similar to the rest of the world at 1-3 in 1000, experts believe the rate may in fact be slightly higher due to the high rate of consanguinity present in this population. While there are currently no nation . . . → Read More: Experts at Otolaryngology 2011 to discuss advances in cochlear implantation in treating hearing loss

SKMC to hold its Public Lecture on Obesity

Ash — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:03:45 +0000

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), managed by Cleveland Clinic, will hold its thirteenth monthly public lecture on Obesity under the title of “Walking Away from Obesity: Heart Consequences of Obesity” on Tuesday evening at the auditorium of SKMC.

The lecture will cover all essential topics in fighting obesity and promoting a healthy lifestyle. Solutions . . . → Read More: SKMC to hold its Public Lecture on Obesity

SKMC Organises “3rd Abu Dhabi Wound Care” Conference

Nadia — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:16:19 +0000

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), managed by Cleveland Clinic, inaugurated today the 3rd Abu Dhabi Wound Care Conference in Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi.

The focus of the conference was to promote wound care awareness and education on how to develop effective wound care programs and bring to the fore, wound care leaders . . . → Read More: SKMC Organises “3rd Abu Dhabi Wound Care” Conference

Kidney awareness at HMC event

ameilia — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:39:55 +0000

Marking World Kidney Day, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) will have a traditional celebration open to the public on Saturday at Heritage Village. The aim of the celebration with the theme “Protect your kidneys, save your heart” is to raise public awareness on the importance of protecting the kidneys against disease, and of early detection . . . → Read More: Kidney awareness at HMC event

MoH delegates medical and technical cadres to participate at the regional and international conferences

Ash — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 09:55:06 +0000

A number of medical and technical cadres from the Ministry of Health (MoH) participate at the local, regional and international conferences in order to keep pace with the latest medical and health practices in line with the (MoH) directives to broaden and upgrade the medical qualifications of the national human resources.

The move follows . . . → Read More: MoH delegates medical and technical cadres to participate at the regional and international conferences

SKMC to organize three Leading Medical Conferences during March

Ash — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 17:20:18 +0000

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), managed by Cleveland Clinic, will organize three prominent conferences during the month of March in Abu Dhabi.

In line with SKMC’s strategic goals towards medical education, the three medical conferences and meetings will focus on different specialties and topics. The first conference, scheduled on 12 March 2011, will be . . . → Read More: SKMC to organize three Leading Medical Conferences during March

Health Minister reviews Anesthesia and Pain Treatment Conference Results

sara — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:37:11 +0000

Dr. Hanif Hassan Ali Al Qassim, Minister of Health and Dr. Mujahed Mohammed Abdul Fattah, Chairman Anesthesia and Pain Treatment Association have reviewed the recommendations of the UAE Eighth Anesthesia and Pain Treatment Conference that was held lately in Sharjah University under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qassimi, Member . . . → Read More: Health Minister reviews Anesthesia and Pain Treatment Conference Results

Conference on plastic and reconstructive surgery opens tomorrow

Nadia — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:07:38 +0000

A national conference on ‘Plastic, Reconstructive and Craniofacial Surgery opens at the Institute of Health Sciences, Wattayah, tomorrow. Organised by the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Craniofacial Surgery, Khoula Hospital, the three-day forum also features a pre-conference workshop on ‘Hand Injuries’.

The conference, according to Dr C Thomas (pictured), Head of Plastic Surgery Services . . . → Read More: Conference on plastic and reconstructive surgery opens tomorrow

Trauma management conference on Monday

ameilia — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 04:35:04 +0000

A four-day medical conference on trauma management begins in Al Ain today, providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and knowledge concerning trauma management and critical care, as well as strategies for prevention.

Jointly organised by Tawam Hospital and Al Ain Hospital, in collaboration with the Trauma Management Group at the Faculty . . . → Read More: Trauma management conference on Monday

SKMC to hold twelfth Monthly Public Lecture about Obesity on Tuesday

sara — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:47:19 +0000

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), managed by Cleveland Clinic, holds its twelfth monthly public lecture on Obesity under the title of “Walking Away from Obesity: Bariatric Surgery Options and Results” on Tuesday.

The lecture will be presented by Dr. Abdelrahman Nimeri, Director of the Bariatric ‘&’ Metabolic Institute – Abu Dhabi of SKMC and . . . → Read More: SKMC to hold twelfth Monthly Public Lecture about Obesity on Tuesday

International Conference on Trauma Management begins tomorrow in Al-Ain

sara — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 16:50:15 +0000

The Second International Conference on Trauma Management, Critical Care and Prevention will begin tomorrow in Al-Ain.

The conference will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and knowledge concerning trauma management and critical care as well as strategies for prevention. Following the success of the inaugural conference last year, this year’s meeting will . . . → Read More: International Conference on Trauma Management begins tomorrow in Al-Ain

Dubai to host first international Genetic Metabolic Conference

ameilia — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:00:42 +0000

Under the patronage of H.H Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and Industry and President of the Dubai Health Authority, the first international Genetic Metabolic Conference will take place in Dubai Intercontinental Festival City from February 26-27, 2011.

The conference will engage health care professionals and . . . → Read More: Dubai to host first international Genetic Metabolic Conference

International conference on breast cancer begins

Ash — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 06:40:44 +0000

An international conference on breast cancer, organised by the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in collaboration with the Medical Specialty Board, was opened at the Al Bustan Palace Hotel yesterday under the chairmanship of Dr Rawya bint Saud al Busaidiya, the Minister of Higher Education.

Dr Adel bin Mohammed al Ajmi, consultant breast reconstruction surgeon . . . → Read More: International conference on breast cancer begins

Health Ministry Holds Training Program for Diabetes and Obesity Health Educators

Nadia — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 17:41:12 +0000

The Ministry of Health held a training program for nutritionists, nurses, technicians and health educators from different hospitals and health facilities about diabetes and obesity.

The training program aims for educating 70 nutritionists and nurses about the awareness of diabetic patients, ways of eliminating the disease and treatment techniques. The program is provided . . . → Read More: Health Ministry Holds Training Program for Diabetes and Obesity Health Educators