SFDA – Saudi Food and Drug Authority has authorized a pioneering biotechnology-based in vitro diagnostic test that detects Alzheimer’s disease at an early stage by measuring a specific biomarker in blood plasma. This innovation marks a significant breakthrough in medical diagnostics, greatly improving the early identification of neurodegenerative conditions. Introducing
Eye injuries are still among the most frequent and preventable causes of vision loss in children, especially during their school years when curiosity, active play, and sports heighten their risk of exposure. Acknowledging the importance of prevention, Barraquer is offering practical measures that parents, teachers, and healthcare professionals can implement
On the occasion of International Overdose Awareness Day, Her Excellency Salama Al Ameemi, Director General of the Family Care Authority, emphasized that, in line with the UAE’s comprehensive national vision to advance public health and enhance community prevention, and in alignment with Abu Dhabi’s priorities to promote a cohesive, safe,
GE HealthCare has unveiled the Vivid™ Pioneer, its most advanced and adaptive cardiovascular ultrasound system to date. Redesigned for exceptional 2D, 4D, and color flow imaging, it enhances workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. The system has recently received CE Mark and U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) remain the
NMC Healthcare group, a leading integrated private healthcare provider in the United Arab Emirates, is using Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company to transform NMC’s digital and operational processes, following a signing event held at NMC’s Abu Dhabi headquarters. NMC will leverage Snowflake’s platform to enhance point-of-care decision-making and improve
The National Insurance Company – Daman, part of PureHealth Group, the Middle East’s largest hospital and health insurance network, has announced the expansion of its coverage to the Northern Emirates with its new “Amanak Chrome” Health Insurance Plan. The Plan is designed to meet the healthcare insurance needs of private
Nearly one in four women in the GCC experiences urinary or fecal incontinence—a condition often shrouded in stigma that quietly impacts work, family life, daily wellbeing, and spiritual practices. The challenge is further intensified by rising rates of diabetes, obesity, prostate conditions, and neurological disorders. To tackle this pressing health
Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, is set to host its inaugural Disease Modeling and Therapeutics (DMT) conference in Doha, Qatar, from 29 to 30 September 2025. Held at the Qatar National Convention Centre (QNCC), the DMT conference will explore the innovative use of stem cells, organoids, and animal
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has successfully performed a liver transplant for colorectal liver metastases, pioneering a new frontier in cancer and transplant care in the region. Colorectal cancer continues to be one of the most prevalent cancers in the UAE, with cases increasingly affecting younger patients. This achievement underscores Cleveland
DOCKTOUR, the collaborative maritime-medical initiative by AD Ports Group and Burjeel Holdings, has provided crucial support to Angola’s healthcare sector through a donation of 800,000 essential medicines. The consignment, comprising essential antibiotics, pain relief medications, and treatments for chronic illnesses, was officially handed over via Angola’s Ministry of Health and
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