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Dubai Healthcare City launches BR Medical Suites

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), an integrated healthcare free zone and a member of TECOM Investments Sciences Cluster, today announced the launch of BR Medical Suites, a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgery and day care centre that will offer world-class clinical and diagnostic services through the finest specialists across a wide range of disciplines.

The launch . . . → Read More: Dubai Healthcare City launches BR Medical Suites

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

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

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 organizes Fourth Hand and Shoulder Surgery Meeting

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), managed by Cleveland Clinic, organizes the fourth Hand and Shoulder Surgery Meeting on 18 – 19 March 2011 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Abu Dhabi, targeting orthopedic and plastic surgeons, nurses and physiotherapists. SKMC is part of the SEHA HealthSystem and is owned and operated by Abu Dhabi Health . . . → Read More: SKMC organizes Fourth Hand and Shoulder Surgery Meeting

Dubai Health Authority and Dubai Municipality sign MoU for accreditation of laboratories

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today with the Dubai Municipality to recognize the accreditation given by the municipality to laboratories in the Emirate of Dubai.

With the signing of this agreement, the Dubai Accreditation Centre (DAC) of the Dubai Municipality becomes the first internationally recognized local accreditation . . . → Read More: Dubai Health Authority and Dubai Municipality sign MoU for accreditation of laboratories

Dubai Health Authority and Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare sign MoU

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today with the Ministry of Health and Welfare of the Republic of Korea to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the field of healthcare.

Qadhi Saeed Al Murooshid, Director General of the DHA and Chin Soo-hee, Minister of Health and Welfare for the Republic of . . . → Read More: Dubai Health Authority and Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare sign MoU

UAE, S.Korea sign MoU on cooperation in health sector

UAE Minister of Health Dr. Hanif Hassan Ali and Korean Minister of Health and Welfare Chin Soo Hee signed here today, a memorandum of understanding on cooperation and exchange of experiences between the Ministries of Health in both countries.

Prior to the signing of the MoU, Dr. Hanif Hassan welcomed the Korean Minister . . . → Read More: UAE, S.Korea sign MoU on cooperation in health sector

SKMC Organises “3rd Abu Dhabi Wound Care” Conference

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

Lumpy breasts are no cause for concern

Lumps in breasts are quite common in many women. Many of the lumps or nodules that women find in their breasts are areas of normal breast tissue which can become more prominent just before a period, according to Dr Musaa Faisal Hamadi, Specialist General Surgeon, Zulekha Hospital, Sharjah.

Lumpy breasts are called fibrocystic disease . . . → Read More: Lumpy breasts are no cause for concern

SKMC marks World Kidney Day on Friday

As part of their ongoing commitment to support and raise awareness regarding kidney disease prevention, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) and Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) managed by Cleveland Clinic are celebrating the “World Kidney Day” from 6 – 11 March 2011 in a joint initiative with Emirates Medical Association – Nephrology.

. . . → Read More: SKMC marks World Kidney Day on Friday

New Cutting-Edge method at SKMC offers many benefits to Epilepsy patients

A state-of-the-art procedure was recently performed at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), managed by Cleveland Clinic, for patients with Epilepsy who suffer from frequent seizures and cannot tolerate or do not respond to medication.

The procedure, Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), is a battery-powered device that is surgically implanted under the skin of the . . . → Read More: New Cutting-Edge method at SKMC offers many benefits to Epilepsy patients

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

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

Parkinson Disease a serious disorder

Parkinson Disease (PD) is one of the common neurological diseases, which afflict the general population. It affects the movements of the patient, making it difficult to perform everyday activities such as walking, talking, dressing, eating, etc.

Though it does not lead to an early death in itself, it contributes to this by making the . . . → Read More: Parkinson Disease a serious disorder

SKMC to organize three Leading Medical Conferences during March

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

Prices of essential drugs cut

The prices of essential drugs in the UAE have been reduced by up to 15 per cent to compete with the lowest priced medicines currently available in the region.

Medicine prices were last fixed in the UAE five to 10 years ago.

Prices of 209 new medicines registered by the UAE Ministry of Health . . . → Read More: Prices of essential drugs cut