Life today takes a toll even on the fittest. Keeping pace with today’s rapidly changing world and fighting competition that exists in almost every facet of life can become a major cause…
HITECH Act
HITECH Act of 2009 On February 17, 2009 a $787 Billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 also known as “the Stimulus Bill,” was signed into law by the federal government of…
Un-POPULAR? Utility of platelet-function tests “modest”
Nieuwegein, the Netherlands – The first head-to-head comparison of different platelet-function tests, which gauge the antiplatelet efficacy of clopidogrel, shows that just three of the six assays evaluated were able to predict…
In-Home Telemedicine Study Launched
Mayo Clinic US based non profit clinic for innovations and new drugs, GE Healthcare, and Intel have launched a new initiative to study the care and cost benefits of home-based health monitoring…
Survey shows 52pc Qatar residents are diabetic
DOHA: An online survey conducted by a regional research and consulting group among 165 Qatar residents suggested that a good number of them were diabetic. The survey was conducted by the UAE-based…
Stem Cell Research: The Debate on Ethics
Medical science has come a long way since the days of Hippocrates. The discovery of wonder drugs called antibiotics, the formulation of anaesthesia that revolutionised surgery, the discovery of monoclonal antibodies to…
Statins Cut Prostate Cancer Risk: Study
A study has found that heart drugs ‘statins’ almost halve the risk of developing prostate cancer and reduce the risk of dying from the cancer by about two-thirds. The study presented at…
Early Weight Gain in Pregnancy Linked To Diabetes
In a study published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology, U.S researchers have pointed out that excessive weight gain early in pregnancy, especially in the first trimester, could raise the risk of…
CSC suggests 10 Tips to Assist in the Health IT Migration
Financial incentives from the U.S. federal government create a unique opportunity for state and local governments and healthcare providers all across the U.S. to invest in improved clinical, administrative and quality management…
Impact of economic crisis on healthcare discussed in Jeddah
JEDDAH: The health-care sector is facing many challenges in the world generally and in the Gulf, including Saudi Arabia, in particular. The topic of health care and how the economy is linked…
Dubai to get first ME stem cell treatment centres
Dubai-based Medical Supplies Company (MSC), is planning to launch the Middle East’s first research centre for stem-cell treatment, with an investment of up to Dh60 million ($16.3 million). MSC plans to open…
Middle East Contributes Double Digit Growth To Profit Of Hartmann Dubai Airport Freezone
The Middle East region has contributed double digit growth rates to the HARTMANN GROUP’s AED 7.55 billion (over Euro 1.5 billion) turnover in 2009. The group’s success is due in part to…
The sound of melanoma can help doctors find cancer
Knowing the stage of a patient’s melanoma is important when choosing the best course of treatment. When the cancer has progressed to the lymph nodes, a more aggressive treatment is needed. Examining…
New Artificial Foot Recycles Energy For A More Natural Walk
The picture here might appear a little intimidating to anyone with a less technical prosthetic limb (or those who have ever angered anyone with a prosthetic limb), but despite its intense demeanor,…
Diabetic Drug Avandia Linked To Heart Disease, FDA Urged To Pull Drug Off Market
Recent recommendations released as part of a report from the Senate Finance Committee on the controversial drug, may spell the doom for GlaxoSmithKline’s multi-billion dollar diabetes drug Avandia as it has been…