Prologue Cancer health literacy is crucial for the early detection, prevention, and successful management of cancer in any population. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the broader Arab region, improving cancer health literacy is essential to address the growing cancer burden. This article sheds light on the concept of cancer health literacy, its causes, and the necessary steps to enhance cancer health literacy in the UAE and the Arab region. Understanding Cancer Health Literacy Cancer health literacy refers to…

We can better leverage today’s technologies to improve patient support, helping us to bridge the gap between patients and their access to medication The potential to improve patients’ outcomes exists through digitalization – digital records, apps to connect patients to the right lifesaving and life-changing medication, constant medication alerts and reminders, and machine-learning platforms to create better tracking and reporting systems. What is exciting for us is how we can continue to push the envelope further with technology to anticipate…

Dubai: Saudi German Health UAE has announced the launch of the 'Caring Like Family' healthcare awards, with a cash prize of AED 500,000 ($136,000) to be awarded to winners across three categories. The awards aim to acknowledge the contributions of healthcare professionals who have been working tirelessly to provide care to their patients and families across the UAE. The categories of the awards include the Best Healthcare Professional, Best Healthcare Initiative, and the Batterjee Award for Influential Healthcare Leader. The…

Dubai: MedcareOrthopaedics and Spine Hospital has launched the UAE's first integrated cerebral palsy clinic, providing patients with multidisciplinary care to effectively manage their condition. Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders affecting a person's movement and posture, caused by brain injury before, during, or after birth. The Medcare CP clinic offers a customized approach to management as the cause and effect of cerebral palsy vary from patient to patient. The clinic provides patients with the tools and services necessary to…

Riyadh: The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSH&RC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has performed a successful cesarean surgery for a 32-year-old woman who is living with an artificial heart pump, marking the first case of its kind in the Middle East. The woman was referred to KFSH&RC for treatment after suffering from severe weakness in her heart muscles, which required an artificial auxiliary pump to be implanted. A multidisciplinary medical team of seven specialties closely monitored the patient's…