RIYADH: The cardiac center at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) in the Saudi capital has entered the top 10 percent of the world’s heart centers in the number…
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Intrusive Thoughts and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Intrusive thoughts are threatening thoughts that constantly occur to a person without conscious or voluntary control. These thoughts are capable of creating severe anxiety when they enter the mind. They play a…
Adderall Misuse May Be Hidden Part of Teen Amphetamine Abuse
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…
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,…
Cannabis can help children with epilepsy
Medical cannabinoids may benefit children undergoing chemotherapy and those who have epilepsy, according to a new study. Authors emphasized the need to weigh the risks and benefits of the drug and called…
Arsenic: A cause of cancer?
A new paper published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute shows that arsenic in drinking water may have one of the longest dormancy periods of any carcinogen. By tracking the…
Lucid dreaming could be real
In the 2010 film “Inception,” Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) describes his wife Mal’s trick for discerning reality from the fantastic dreamscape in which most of the film takes place: He uses what he…
Princess Haya Calls For More Sustainable Healthcare Systems In The Middle East
Dubai, 29th January, 2015: Held under the patronage of Chairperson of Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA) HRH Princess Haya bint Al Hussein, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,…
Arab Health 2015: New MRI solutions to boost patient comfort
Royal Philips has announced the launch of Ingenia 1.5T S at Arab Health 2015, a new MRI system designed for “First Time Right” imaging and for faster workflow, while enhancing the patient’s…
Four new hospitals to improve eye care
Abdulilah bin Abbad Al-Tuwariqi, director general of King Khaled Eye Specialty Hospital, pointed out that the hospital has devised strategic plans to develop and modernize its facilities, in order to deal with…
GCC closes door on chronically ill expats
Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries have decided to only hire expatriates who are medically fit, to reduce pressure on their health services. This follows reports that about 10 percent of 2…
Gulf officials aim for joint health policy
Saudi Arabia will host this year the 78th meeting of Gulf Health Ministers Council, Health Ministry spokesman Khaled Marghalani said Sunday. The event will take place on Feb. 4 and 5, Marghalani…
HMC to offer more paediatric services
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) plans on introducing more paediatric services to improve children’s well-being. Recently, HMC marked the opening of the first specialised chronic care and rehabilitation unit, Al Maha, for long-term…
Qatar gets advanced stem cell facility
The Virgin Health Bank (VHB) has announced the completion of one of the world’s most technologically advanced stem cell processing and storage facilities. The new facility which is located at the Qatar…
Experts praise HMC’s cancer care for kids
Paediatric cancer care at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) recently earned the commendation of three paediatric cancer experts, who were visiting Qatar for a workshop held by HMC for medical staff involved in…