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UAE healthcare through the years

The UAE has come a long way from having just seven hospitals and 12 health centres in 1971 when the Union was formed to now housing around 200 hospitals, indicating a dramatic growth in its healthcare sector. The healthcare sector has now become one of the key contributors to the UAE economy. The early days of healthcare in Dubai can be traced back to 1943 when a small healthcare centre sprouted in Al Ras area, giving to the first phase…

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Burjeel Hospital Dubai, Pioneers in total hip replacement procedure

Hip replacement is currently one of the most common orthopedic problems, especially in UAE, and Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery (BHAS), Dubai, is one of the leading hospitals specialized in treating hip related ailments. Earlier, the main focus of Total Hip Replacement procedure was mainly to reduce pain of patients after the surgery, especially for those who were athletes or experts in water-sports.Prof. Dr. Med. Dr. Ing. Matthias Honl, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, specializing in Joint Replacement and Sports Medicine at…

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Medica: Making technological waves in aesthetic medicine

“Technology has come a long way in recent years. For example, the Venus Legacy uses multi-polar radio frequency to control the therapeutic temperature of the treated area, ensuring it targets the patient’s problem areas effectively. It uses proprietary technology to increase blood circulation and stimulate lymphatic drainage capable of delivering swift and remarkable results,” says Chabtini Aesthetic medicine is a broad term that encompasses all medical procedures aimed at improving the physical appearance and satisfaction of the patient using non-invasive or…