Barraquer Eye Hospital UAE is urging parents and educators to pay close attention to the impact of screens on young eyes as children across the UAE return to classrooms this month, warning that with schoolwork increasingly online and recreational screen use at an all-time high, prolonged digital device use is
A newly uncovered role of a little-known gut hormone may help explain why millions suffer from chronic diarrhea, often misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). In a groundbreaking study, scientists at the University of Cambridge have identified the hormone Insulin-Like Peptide 5 (INSL5) as a key player in
A team of scientists at Scripps Research has developed a revolutionary microchip that can analyze how the human immune system responds to viruses—using just a drop of blood. This cutting-edge technology, called microfluidic EM-based polyclonal epitope mapping (mEM), compresses what used to take an entire week of lab work into
A new implantable device developed by MIT engineers could revolutionize emergency care for people with Type 1 diabetes. Designed to prevent life-threatening hypoglycemia—when blood sugar levels drop dangerously low—the device holds a powdered dose of glucagon that can be released under the skin without the need for manual injection. About
In a major regional breakthrough, the Cardiology Centre at Al Qassimi Hospital, part of the Emirates Health Services (EHS), has successfully performed three advanced procedures, known as Pulmonary Artery Denervation (PADN), to treat pulmonary hypertension using catheter ablation. This cutting-edge intervention marks a transformative shift in addressing the chronic condition,
Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), the governing body of Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), organized an awareness symposium in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) to mark World Organ Donation Day. The event highlighted the importance of organ donation and reinforced support for the National Programme for Organ
Canon Medical Systems has launched the Radrex i5 / Flex Edition, a compact X-ray system for general radiography equipped with a variety of new functions. General radiography systems are one of the most common types of diagnostic imaging equipment for medical facilities. They are useful for examinations of the chest,
Apreo Health, a clinical-stage medical device company focused on a novel treatment for severe emphysema, today announced the successful closing of an oversubscribed $130 million Series B financing round. The round was co-led by new investors Bain Capital Life Sciences and Norwest, with additional participation from new investors F-Prime and
GN, a global leader in hearing technology, announced today the launch of ReSound Enzo IA. In addition to being the world’s smallest rechargeable Super Power hearing aid, ReSound Enzo IA represents a huge leap forward in sound quality for people with severe to profound hearing loss. Understanding speech especially in
In a major step toward transforming healthcare delivery, Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology and the Indonesia’s Ministry of Health has announced plans to deploy state-of-the-art image-guided therapy systems nationwide, as part of their signed agreements, under the Strengthening Indonesia’s Healthcare Referral Network (SIHREN) project. The landmark agreements,
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