Quest Diagnostics, a provider of diagnostic testing, information and services, has confirmed its role as product provider at the InnovHealth 2010 summit in Abu Dhabi.
Commenting on the company’s attendance, Quest Diagnostic’s International Business Development director, Robert Quinn said: “Our company is uniquely positioned to meet the needs and demands of international laboratory services through our [...]

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) yesterday announced the accreditation of 200 doctors from across Dubai following the Emirates’ First International Diabetes Course organized in collaboration with the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE).
This is the first time this course has been delivered outside the USA and was supported by the Ministry of Health.
The course [...]

Feb 28th, 2010 Some of the most experienced diabetes specialists from across the Middle East will be gathering in Abu Dhabi on March 11th, 2010, to brainstorm and discuss national diabetes plans and how to manage the soaring prevalence of type two diabetes in the region.
Doctors, consultants and health professionals will work on how to [...]

Boston University Dental Health Center – Dubai, a member of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Academic Medical Center (AMC), today announced its participation at the Dental Fair 2010.
Organized by the Higher Colleges of Technology Sharjah Women’s College at its campus from 24 – 25 February, the event provided a perfect platform to discuss key [...]

Dubai: Abu Dhabi’s implementation of compulsory health insurance in 2006 has left Dubai lagging behind in its health insurance reforms.
Dubai had planned to follow in the footsteps of Abu Dhabi’s mandatory health care insurance scheme but, owing to a change in the financial climate, the scheme was suspended, leaving a large percentage of low-income foreign [...]

Dr. Nayef Al Fayez, Jordanian Minister of Health, today visited the premises of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), a member of TECOM Investments.
Abdullatif AlMulla, Group Chief Executive Officer of TECOM Investments, and Dr. Abdulkareem Sultan Al Olama, Vice-President of the Centre for Healthcare Planning and Quality (CPQ) at DHCC, received the Jordanian minister and the accompanying [...]

The pharmaceutical sector of GCC will touch US$ 7.6 Billion by 2014 and it will grow to US$ 9.6 Billion by 2019 as per the growth trends. Saudi Arabia will contribute the largest value in terms of market share from 49% of the total market in both 2014 and 2019.
The UAE follows closely behind, contributing [...]

In a study published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, U.S researchers have pointed out that excessive weight gain early in pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, could raise the risk of developing gestational diabetes later during pregnancy.
Excess weight gain was found to increase the risk of gestational diabetes by about 50% in women who [...]

Dubai-based Medical Supplies Company (MSC), is planning to launch the Middle East’s first research centre for stem-cell treatment, with an investment of up to Dh60 million ($16.3 million).
MSC plans to open two specialised medical clinics in the UAE by the end of this year that will treat patients with cord-blood stem cells, according to a [...]

The Middle East region has contributed double digit growth rates to the HARTMANN GROUP’s AED 7.55 billion (over Euro 1.5 billion) turnover in 2009.
The group’s success is due in part to the H1N1 flu pandemic scare worldwide, according to an official of the medical company based at the Dubai Airport Freezone.
“2009 is the best [...]

Dubai 18th Feb 2010: Government healthcare projects worth Dh3.67 billion are going ahead in Dubai despite the economic slowdown and the debt issues.
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) the state Authority for healthcare developments has several projects which include the Hatta Hospital, likely to be completed within two months, a rehabilitation centre for the elderly at Al [...]

Abu Dhabi, UAE: HealthPlus Women’s Health Center, the first to open in the planned network of 20 premium outpatient centers, was inaugurated on 16th February 2010. As a distinct ‘Center of Excellence in Women’s Health’ this innovative facility offers a team of competent healthcare professionals dedicated to meeting the unique and changing medical needs of [...]

Woman’s healthcare continues to play an increasingly important role in the growth and strength of the healthcare industry in the Middle East.
According to IMS, a leading healthcare market-intelligence consultancy, the women’s healthcare market exceeded $16.5bn worldwide in 2007 and this figure is poised to grow to $27.3bn in 2019.
Pfizer, the world’s largest research-based pharmaceutical company, [...]

Dubai: A major conference in Dubai will deal with the growing problem of heart failure and its impact on people and society.
“New technology is saving more lives and people suffering from heart failure are living longer,” said Dr Nooshin Bazargani, chairperson of the conference and cardiologist at Dubai Hospital.
She said the cost of care for [...]

Hearing loss puts a child’s normal speech and language development in jeopardy so it is imperative that any hearing impairment be identified in the first few years of a child’s life. A young child can experience hearing loss for different reasons. For instance, the most prevalent temporary impairment in a child’s ability to hear occurs [...]