Colonel Dr. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Shirawi, a forensic radiologist and fellow at the Victoria Institute of Forensic Medicine within the medical services department of Abu Dhabi Police, has received the award for Best Peer-Reviewed Paper of 2025 in the field of digital and intelligent autopsy in Japan. He accepted the award during a ceremony held by...
As international travel increases during the summer holidays, RAK Hospital is advising travelers, especially those with chronic health conditions, to consult their doctors prior to embarking on long flights. This advice follows a recent emergency case where a male patient developed a pulmonary embolism (PE), a serious blood clot in the lungs, shortly after returning...
The Ministry of Interior concluded the Drug Prevention Forum 2025 on Sunday, which was organized in collaboration with the Anti-Narcotics Council and the Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters. The event took place under the slogan “A Conscious Family, A Safe Community” on Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi, attracting a large number of participants from...
As extreme summer temperatures continue to rise in the UAE, health experts are warning that soaring heat can trigger various medical conditions, especially for those with pre-existing health issues. Beyond sunstroke and dehydration, intense heat can exacerbate dormant health problems, leading to neurological flare-ups and cardiovascular strain. Doctors emphasize that many individuals may not even...
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has launched its annual blood donation initiative in collaboration with the Sharjah Blood Transfusion and Research Centre. This campaign featured a mobile donation unit situated in the front parking lot of the bank’s main branch in the Al Taawun area of Sharjah. The initiative is part of a broader strategy by...
ADR Therapeutics, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Cytori Cell Research Institute, Inc., has signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate with the King Abdullah International Medical Research Center on a joint clinical trial for a “90-minute complete stem cell therapy.” This partnership aims to foster medical innovation in the Middle East and offer new hope to...
Yas Clinic – Khalifa City has announced the launch of its advanced robotic spine surgery programme, which utilizes an intelligent AI-driven medical navigation system. This innovative development marks a significant advancement in precision medicine and patient care. Dr. Maysoon Al Karam, Chief Medical Officer at Yas Clinic – Khalifa City, emphasized the importance of this...
As young people increasingly seek mental health support from artificial intelligence, the advantages and disadvantages of this technology are being discussed by medical professionals. A recent survey by the Oliver Wyman Forum indicated that 36 percent of Generation Z and millennials would consider using AI for mental health assistance. One individual shared that she views...
A UAE-led research initiative focused on insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus has successfully launched into space as part of the Axiom Mission 4. The mission took off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Suite Ride initiative includes a four-member international crew who will spend 14 days aboard the International Space Station. During this time, they...
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi has announced a partnership with Abbott aimed at localising the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and enhancing digital health solutions. This collaboration marks a significant step toward advancing healthcare within the region. The focus of the partnership will be to localise existing pharmaceutical products and to explore the development of...