SQU, in association with Oman Neurological Society and Oman Medical Association, recently organised a Stroke Awareness Day at Markaz al Bahja shopping mall. There were 122 visitors who underwent evaluation for stroke risk factors.
This was followed by a review by a physician, who interpreted the findings for them and then advised them regarding suitable life style modification and health measures to improve the risk profile.
An enthusiastic team of 16 students from Colleges of Medicine and Arts, SQU; 9 Residents from SQU FAMCO, 3 from Medicine and 3 from Nursing Department participated in the event.
The event was sponsored by Sanofi-Aventis and BankMuscat. Muscat Pharmacy supported by providing instruments for measuring blood glucose.
Oman Observer