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Shortage of doctors to treat mental issues
There are not enough qualified doctors to treat the growing number of people with mental health issues in the UAE, a senior psychologist said. Psychologists should be the first line of defence…
Emergency surgery saves patient’s life
A patient’s life was saved on Tuesday in Dubai hospital thanks to an emergency operation. The patient who was suffering from an aorta vein wall rupture went through an emergency procedure after…
Authority waives fines for late renewal
The Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) has waived fines incurred by many who failed to renew health insurance cards. The health authority has given a grace period till the end of the…
Mandatory vaccinations for Haj and Umrah pilgrims
It is mandatory for foreign pilgrims coming on Haj and Umrah this year to be vaccinated for communicable diseases such as yellow fever, cerebrospinal meningitis fever, polio and influenza, according to Dr….
Ministry outlines steps to ensure pilgrims’ health
The Ministry of Health Tuesday issued a list of quarantine requirements for Umrah and Haj pilgrims this year, which will also be sent to all Saudi missions abroad. The list will be…
Profectus BioSciences awarded $3.1M Fast Track SBIR grant to develop prophylactic vaccine against HIV
Profectus BioSciences, Inc., a technology based vaccine company devoted to the treatment and prevention of chronic viral diseases, today announced the award of a Fast Track SBIR from the Division of AIDS,…
ADRCs cells improve survival in acute kidney injury animal model
Preclinical data was published today on research performed by Cytori Therapeutics showing adipose (fat)-derived stem and regenerative cells (ADRCs), either fresh or banked, demonstrated statistically significant improvements in animal survival and kidney…
Low level of testosterone increases risk for Alzheimer’s disease
Low levels of the male sex hormone, testosterone, in older men is associated with the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, according to research by a team that includes a Saint Louis University scientist….
Saneron receives grant to develop safety guidelines for transplanting HUBC cells in Alzheimer’s disease
Preclinical trials will establish dosage and safety, The National Institutes of Health has awarded a three-year, $2.6-million grant to the University of South Florida and Tampa-based biotechnology company Saneron-CCEL Therapeutics, Inc., to…
Researchers discover biomarker for allergy can originate from mother
Allergies occur when the defence mechanisms of the immune system malfunction and misread normal substances entering the body as invading pathogens. Antibodies are part of our biochemical arsenal for combating viruses, bacteria,…
Amino acid mixture increases survival in mice
When mice are given drinking water laced with a special concoction of amino acids, they live longer than your average mouse, according to a new report in the October issue of Cell…
Light drinking during pregnancy ‘does children no harm’
Light drinking in pregnancy does babies no harm in the long run, according to a substantial new study which challenges the government’s advice that women should abstain completely for nine months. The…
Ministry of Health Receives International Consultants
The Ministry of Health will receive a number of international consultants in different medical fields during this month as part of the “Visiting Consultants Program” which is organized by the Ministry. The…
Ministry of Health Announces New Initiative “Friendly Environment Organization
The UAE Ministry of Health launched a new initiative as part of its excellence program under the title “Ministry of Health Friendly Environment Organization” in implementation of the adopted program of the…