American teens underestimate their use of amphetamines, likely because many don’t know that the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug Adderall is an amphetamine, a new study suggests. High school and college students sometimes…
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Does smell sensitivity change everyday?
It has always been apparent that some individuals have a better sense of smell than others, but a new study of 37 teens provides the first direct evidence that within each person,…
International conference on breast cancer begins
An international conference on breast cancer, organised by the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in collaboration with the Medical Specialty Board, was opened at the Al Bustan Palace Hotel yesterday under the chairmanship…
First Gynaecology and Obstetrics Conference
The 1st Gynaecology and Obstetrics Conference was organised here yesterday by the Medical Services Department in Al Buraimi under the patronage of Dr Mohammed bin Saif al Hosni, Under-Secretary of Ministry of…
GCC meet to enhance nurse’s role in public health under way
The 9th GCC nursing symposium aimed at exploring the current regional and international trends in public health nursing and to draft recommendations for future development plans to the GCC Executive Board of…
Al Wafi Health Centre opens today
Al Wafi Health Centre will be opened today in the Wilayat of Al Kamil W’ Al Wafi. The project, which costs RO 970,000, is being opened as part of celebrations marking the…
Muscat Eye Laser Center to host renowned surgeon
Renowned Japanese eye surgeon Prof Takayuki Akahoshi (pictured), returns to Muscat next month in line with a commitment by local host, Muscat Eye Laser Center, to enabling the delivery of truly world-class…
Oman’s medical landscape progressing, say experts
Experts who attended the Oman-Singapore Medical Seminar series, held at the Golden Tulip Hotel on Thursday, hailed the galloping progress made by the Sultanate in the area of medical health, saying “it’s…
MoH signs pact for dialysis unit
An agreement to fund the expansion and development project for the dialysis unit at the Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah was signed at the Health Ministry yesterday at a cost of RO…
Investment opportunities in pvt health sector
A study conducted by the Oman Development Bank (ODB) on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Sultanate indicated the importance of projects in the health sector in providing various health services…
Chickenpox vaccine from today
The Health Ministry, represented by the Communicable Disease Control Unit, will today begin giving a new chickenpox vaccine, the first vaccination of its kind for infants aged 12 months, those born in…
Muscat Eye Laser Center’s appeal goes international
Muscat Eye Laser Center’s reputation as one of the Sultanate’s leading eye care facility extends beyond the country’s borders, as is evident from the recent case of a Swedish national who travelled…
International meditation, empowerment conference
Effective methods of harnessing the power of the mind for a better and healthier life will be spotlighted at the first ever conference on meditation and self development, due to be held…
Walkathon held to enhance Aids awareness
In observation of the World Aids Day (WAD), a series of activities to enhance awareness about HIV commenced with a walkathon starting from the InterContinental Hotel to Qurum Natural Park yesterday. Dr…
Vocational Health and Safety Conference begins
The three-day Vocational Health and Safety Conference, organised by Al Mada International Exhibitions Company, delegated by the Vocational Health and Safety Committee, kicked off at Al Bustan Place Hotel yesterday. The ceremony…