Healthcare | Friday 18 December, 2015 4:11 am

Emirates Gastroenterology & Hepatology Society and Vifor Pharma collaborate to advance Iron Deficiency (ID) management in UAE

The Emirates Gastroenterology & Hepatology Society (EGHS) and Vifor Pharma have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to lead the fight against iron deficiency (ID) in the UAE.     The two organisations are undertaking a series of initiatives aimed at encouraging people to...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 16 December, 2015 12:56 pm

President Clinton To Deliver Keynote Remarks at the 4th Annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit

The Patient Safety Movement Foundation announced today that President Bill Clinton, Founder of the Clinton Foundation & 42nd President of the United States, will deliver the keynote address at the 4th annual World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit, January 22-23, 2016 at ...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 16 December, 2015 4:55 am

Nahdi Medical Combats Obesity and Diabetes from the Inside Out

As part of its vision in spreading hope within the fabric of society, Nahdi, the largest pharmaceutical retailer in the Middle East and North Africa, has launched Wazen, a competitive program that aims to create a healthy community and encourage a balanced lifestyle in the...

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Healthcare | Thursday 10 December, 2015 1:20 pm

“HARVONI®” Launch Is The Beginning of Hepatitis C Eradication in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia witnessed the launch of Harvoni (the new treatment for hepatitis C patients) at a medical launch seminar yesterday in Mövenpick Hotel under the title “Cure…Don’t Compromise”. In attendance were physicians specialized in Hepatology and Gastroenterology, as...

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Healthcare | Sunday 6 December, 2015 12:52 am

AccessAbilities Expo committed to facilitate inclusion, empowerment of the disabled

On the occasion of United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, commemorated on December 3 every year, AccessAbilities Expo 2016 reiterated its commitment to contributing to the UAE’s vision of becoming the world’s most disabled-friendly nation and empowering the...

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Healthcare | Saturday 5 December, 2015 12:48 pm

Kingdom joins the world in holding disability day

Saudi Arabia joined the world in observing International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) with activities spread over weeks supporting the cause in order to foster awareness among citizens and expatriates alike on development and human rights for all. Started in 1992 by the United Nations,...

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Healthcare | Monday 30 November, 2015 11:19 am

“BIO OIL” INTENSIVE SKIN-CARE FOR SAUDI WOMAN WITH DAILY EXTRA PAMPERING!

  “Bio Oil Co.”, the leader in skin-care, is ranked on top due to its clinically proven skincare products that meet the woman’s beauty needs, targeting the Saudi woman in particular. “Bio Oil” products are formulated to provide Saudi woman with ideal solutions...

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Healthcare | Sunday 29 November, 2015 3:32 pm

Dennis Daniel (Physiotherapist MPT MSK (UK))

  BACK PAIN if you are having back pain you are not alone, 8 out 10 people will be affected by it at some point in their lives. 90% of the time low back pain is recurrent.  The peak age of incidence of low back pain is 30 to 50 years old. 80% of the time acute neck and back pain...

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Healthcare | Sunday 29 November, 2015 2:29 am

Incentive for border health workers

The director of the Health Department in Jazan, Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sahli, has said that the Health Ministry will pay SR20 million to workers at hospitals in the southern borders, pointing out that these incentives had been promised by the ministry to workers who continue to work...

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Healthcare | Saturday 28 November, 2015 12:17 pm

Accord signed for postgraduate medical training in Britain

The Kingdom and Britain signed an executive agreement on Wednesday in Riyadh on medical training for Saudi postgraduate students on specialized subjects. The agreement was signed by Health Minister Khalid Al-Falih and Minister of State for Community and Social Care at the Department of Health...

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