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UAE, new insulin injection pen
A new flex pen will be widely available in the UAE within six weeks which makes life easier for diabetes sufferers, reported Gulf News. Previously the flex pen had only been available in a small number of hospitals. Patients say the pen is almost painless for injections.
Nurse with TB going home
A 26-year old Indian nurse suffering from TB meningitis is going back to India after hospitals in Kerala responded to a call for help from the Indian community in Dubai, reported Gulf News. She needs treatment for another nine months and physiotherapy.
Residents welcome smoking ban
Dubai residents have praised the recent ban on smoking imposed by shopping malls, despite continuing uncertainty over enforcement procedure. However, the move to impose no smoking in offices has proven more controversial with the immediate designation of rather large no-smoking zones in some offices.
Bahrain improves admissions
A new system of triaging patients at the Accident and Emergency Department of the Salmaniya Medical Complex has been implemented, reported Bahrain Tribune. The new system means patients are triaged even before they go in for registration, eliminating queues. Chief Dr Nabeel Al Ansari said the waiting time for emergency treatment has been slashed to nil.
Tang, Dubai Autism Centre gift
Tang has marked the holy month of Ramadan by equipping the Dubai Autism Centre with five new high-speed multimedia computers. The new computers, which will be set up in classrooms throughout the centre, will help learning, optimise use of instructional resources and aid teachers in occupational and speech therapy.
Red Crescent hails Sheikh Zayed
The Red Crescent Society is among the many healthcare charities that have joined in saluting the enormous charitable works of the late UAE President Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who died last week. Officials noted that Sheikh Zayed founded the Red Crescent Society and always supported its work generously.
Ramadan dietary advice
Changes to dietary patterns during the Holy Month of Ramadan can cause problems for sufferers of irritable bowel syndrome, according to Dr. Asaad Dajani. This can lead to upset stomachs and constipation, he said. Useful remedies include drinking sufficient water after breaking your fast, and increasing fibre in the diet.
High-fat diet bad for brain
Fast food is not only bad for your wasteline but may also damage your IQ, according to new tests on rats by the Medical University of South Carolina. High cholesterol substances were found to damage cognitive capacity. The study comes as Arab doctors continue to recommend healthy eating as a way to a longer life.
KSA, first female hospital manager
With her appointment to the position of manager of Jeddah's King Saud Hospital for treating contagious and transmitted diseases, Dr Sana Filimban has become the first woman to be a public hospital manager in the kingdom. Dr Sana has extensive experience of disease control, having been the coordinator of the kingdom's national programme for the eradication of AIDS.
Police Academy fights thalassaemia
Students at the Dubai Police Academy have been undertaking a number of charitable events as part of the Dubai the City that Cares campaign. Through to November 5 the academy is organising dog shows and book fairs among other activities to raise funds for the care of thalassaemia sufferers.
Dubai Municipality launches e-Clinic
Dubai residents requiring medical fitness certificates and health cards can now apply on-line rather than queuing at the Municipality Clinic. Applications can be lodged at the new e-Clinic, which has been integrated with the Dubai Naturalization and Residency Department to streamline the application process. An e-payment facility will be added by the end of the year.
UK approves UAE as rabies free
The British government has issued some good healthcare news for expatriate pet owners in the UAE. Animals that have been duly tested and microchipped can now be taken to the UK under the PETS scheme without need for the six months of quarantine that was previously required. The UK only permits countries that it deems free of rabies to join the PETS scheme.
SMC gets new dialysis machines
Bahrain's Salmaniya Medical Complex will install two new kidney dialysis units at a cost of some USD530,000. SMC's Nephrology and Renal Transplant Centre said an additional 50 dialysis patients would be able to receive treatment with the addition of new machines, which are being funded by a Kuwaiti donor.
Gardens, Al Rafa Poly Clinic deal
The Gardens, Nakheel's residential neighbourhood has announced a tie-up with Al Rafa Poly Clinic, managed by Dr Moopen's Group, to offer its residents a healthcare package on an annual basis. This package, presented at the time of the renewal of tenancy contract, offers residents four different options for family healthcare.
Medecins san Frontiers, Burj swim
Medicins sans Frontiers are organising their annual sponsored charity swim around the Burj Al Arab on November 26. The event attracts around 500 participants a year and highlights the plight of refugees around the world.
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