For both private and public healthcare organisations throughout the Middle East, the One Health Alliance will be exhibiting at Arab Health and demonstrate its alternative approach to the delivery of technology and…
Healthcare expertise,technology sharing between Saudi Arabia and Jordan
Riyadh–The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Jordan have signed an agreement to share health-care expertise and technology with each other. Health Minister Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah and his Jordanian counterpart Nayef Al-Fayez signed…
Novartis Invests Wisely in Hi Tech Smart Pill
Novartis (NVS) is ramping up its commitment to personalized medicine with a $24 million investment in Proteus Biomedical, a pioneer of high-tech pills featuring embedded ingestible sensors. Smart pills are a hot…
dual-personalities cell may hold key to muscular dystrophy, fibrosis treatment: UBC research
A team of University of British Columbia researchers has identified fat-producing cells that possess “dual-personalities” and may further the development of treatments for muscle diseases such as muscular dystrophy and fibrosis. The…
Practicing Yoga Reduces Inflammation
A study, done by Ohio State University researchers and reported in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine states that regular practice of yoga reduces the blood levels of various compounds causing inflammation because of…
In vitro pregnancy rates improve with new device that mimics motions in the body
ANN ARBOR, Mich.—Gently rocking embryos while they grow during in vitro fertilization (IVF) improves pregnancy rates in mice by 22 percent, new University of Michigan research shows. The procedure could one day…
Prescription or Over the Counter, Pain Pill Mistakes Common
It’s been a hard day, and Joe’s back is killing him. His wife has some Percocet left over from a trip to the dentist, and there’s that big bottle of Tylenol under…
Could bras be the missing link to breast cancer?
Every couple of days we read that some sort of chemical contributes to causing cancer , from shampoos to antiperspirants we’ve all heard about their risks and maybe even tried to avoid…
Med BioGene Appoints World-Renowned Geneticist Dr. Michael R. Hayden as Director
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, Jan 18, 2010 is pleased to announce that Michael R. Hayden, MD, PhD, FRCPC, has joined the company’s Board of Directors. Dr. Hayden is a Professor of Medical Genetics…
Space technology can now be used for detecting cancer tumours
Space scientists at the University of Leicester are to describe how equipment developed for studying distant stars and far-off galaxies can now effectively be applied to detecting cancer tumours. In a public…
Eye Tests To Be Used As An Early Tool In Diagnosing Alzheimer’s
A new study conducted by a team of researchers at University College London’s Institute of Ophthalmology, unveiled the possibility of using simple eye tests in forewarning the development of Alzheimer’s disease in…
Microwaves To Shrink Breast Cancer Tumours- Promises Respite From Mastectomies
In an exciting, new breakthrough, scientists at University of Oklahoma discovered the potential of microwaves to shrink breast cancer tumours. Giving a fresh lease of life to advanced stage breast cancer patients,…
Heart surgeon wants butter to be banned to save lives
According to Shyam Kolvekar a leading heart surgeon, Butter should be banned to protect the nation’s health, Lolvker says only radical action can save growing numbers of young adults from heart attacks…
Using cell phones can be as hazardous as smoking
In the last 20 years, cell phones have dramatically changed the way people communicate. Now you can stay in contact with your friends, family and colleagues 24/7, from virtually anywhere in the…
Emergency health course in Kuwait finishes
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Health said on Sunday a new group of emergency paramedics had completed a training course on major accidents. The course, which was supervised by British advisors, is part…