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Gender-based approach needed to broaden understanding of women's health problems in Arab world.

Experts at Obs-Gyne 2012 discuss effective health promotion and prevention strategies to improve women's health

On average women live six to seven years longer than men. However, the leading causes of death in... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 02 - 2012 at 15:26
Obs-Gyne symposium opens in Dubai.

Rise of breast cancer in Arab world may be due to improvement in ways of reporting the disease

The incidence of breast cancer is on the rise in developing countries as well as developed... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 02 - 2012 at 09:50
Dr. Saliha Afridi, Clinical Psychologist and MD at The LightHouse Arabia.

Experts at Obs-Gyne Exhibition and Congress to discuss appropriate screening and treatment for methods depression among women in Middle East

While the UAE does not have any formal method of collecting information on mental health... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, March 28 - 2012 at 09:27
Visitors registering for Obs-Gyne Exhibition & Congress 2011

Onset of heart attack in Arab women often disguised as flu

Mortality and morbidity due to cardiovascular disease (or Ischaemic heart disease) is on the rise... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, March 20 - 2012 at 10:01
On the Exhibition floor at Obs-Gyne 2011.

Updates on the management of cervical pre-cancer discussed at Obs-Gyne expo

Currently cervical cancer accounts for 10% of all cancers worldwide, ranking as the third most... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, April 05 - 2011 at 12:39

Midwives to learn techniques and optimal methodology to manage pregnant woman with diabetes at Obs-Gyne Exhibition

Diabetes can cause significant complications during pregnancy and with the incidence of diabetes... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, March 13 - 2011 at 11:15
Dr Naghi Khouri, Director of Breast Imaging at the Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Centre.

80% of women diagnosed with breast cancer in Middle East are at advanced stage

80% of women who develop breast cancer in the Middle East are found to be at an advanced stage... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, March 01 - 2011 at 09:44

Pfizer sees the Middle East as an emerging market for women's healthcare

Woman's healthcare continues to play an increasingly important role in the growth and strength of... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, February 14 - 2010 at 14:30

Experts explore a multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer care at Obs-Gyne Exhibition and Congress to be held in Dubai

Breast cancer remains the most feared disease of women around the world. Heightened awareness of... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, January 14 - 2010 at 10:19

Tackling high blood pressure in pregnant women

The screening for pre-eclampsia, or high blood pressure, in pregnant women is at an advanced... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 02 - 2009 at 15:51

Obs-Gyne Exhibition and Congress speakers tackle cervical cancer vaccine issues and encourage advocacy

Discussions on the management of cervical cancer as well as the efficacy of therapeutic cervical... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 01 - 2009 at 15:56

Obesity numbers rising in pregnant women

A leading medical consultant in the UAE has revealed that obesity and diabetes are being seen in... Read full article »
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 26 - 2009 at 13:24