Being told that you have a spinal disorder is often a worrying and stressful experience. However, one of the best ways to reduce your fears and concerns is to gain a better understanding of your condition. Dr. Firas M Husban, Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon, specializing in spine surgery at Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai talks about the most common spine conditions and provides an informative explanation of the condition, their symptoms, and possible treatment options.   The Spine is one…

Starkey® Hearing Technologies has recently launched the world's first hearing aid that utilizes 'Artificial Intelligence' and 'integrated sensors' in the UAE Hearing  loss  is  known  to  be  a  common condition effecting us as adults as non of us are immune to it. It can happen to anyone at any age and at any time. Having a hearing loss can significantly impact our ability to communicate with others, effecting our daily lives. Helen Keller once said, “Blindness cuts us off from things,…

Looking to recharge and reconnect with nature while enjoying refreshing wellness therapies that draw on centuries of heritage? All this while relaxing in sylvan resorts nestled in nature's emerald embrace or enveloped by the mesmerising ebb and flow of the Indian Ocean? Middle East travellers can find all of these and much more at near unbelievable bargains in Sri Lanka, just a few hours away on SriLankan Airlines. SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier of Sri Lanka, has been expanding its…

The recent report by Arab Health Exhibition and Congress identifies the key drivers for the long term development of the region's healthcare sector  As  a  consequence  of  falling  oil  prices, diversification of the economy has remained a priority  for  governments  across  the  Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in recent years. Throughout troubled  economic  times  as  well  as  during  fiscal stability, spending on healthcare has continued to grow. The private sector has increasingly been considered as a key  partner  in  the  long-term  development  of  the healthcare industry, particularly…

'Ayushman Bharat', the biggest health financing scheme in the world, aims to create a network of health and wellness infrastructure across the nation in delivering comprehensive primary healthcare. India's constitution guarantees free healthcare for all its citizens, but in practice the private healthcare sector is responsible for the majority of healthcare in India, and most healthcare expenses are paid out of pocket by patients and their families, rather than through insurance. All government hospitals are to provide healthcare free of…