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Aster Pharmacy and Spinneys launch a unique wellness concept – Zest Pharmacy

June 1, 2023 uaenews247 Leave a comment

Aster Pharmacy and Spinneys launch a unique wellness concept – Zest Pharmacy

Under the Joint Venture, the first Zest Pharmacy inaugurated at Waitrose – Khalifa City in Abu Dhabi, brings the unique blend of modern and natural products which can enable a person’s wellness journey.
The high-end pharmacy offers instore free analysis like vitamin check, hair and skin analysis, BMI, cholesterol levels among others and based on the results, healthcare products and supplements can be recommended.
Upto 25 Zest Pharmacy stores will be established within the next 2 years. In addition to standalone pharmacy stores, there will be Zest Wellness sections inside Spinneys and Waitrose outlets where only consumer wellness products will be featured.

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Burjeel Medical City selected to join the Worldwide Innovative Networking in Personalized Cancer Medicine – WIN Consortium

May 31, 2023 uaenews247 Leave a comment

Burjeel Medical City selected to join the Worldwide Innovative Networking in Personalized Cancer Medicine – WIN Consortium

The global network will facilitate collaboration between members to accelerate the discovery and development of innovative cancer therapies

Abu Dhabi: Burjeel Holdings, a leading healthcare provider in the MENA region, has announced that its flagship Burjeel Medical City was selected for membership in the Worldwide Innovative Networking in Personalized Cancer Medicine (WIN) Consortium. This achievement marks another significant milestone for the healthcare provider as it continues to expand its network and expertise in the field of oncology and further strengthen its position as a pioneer in personalized cancer medicine in the United Arab Emirates and the wider region. Burjeel Medical City has now become the first member from the UAE and Gulf Cooperation Council countries to join the prestigious network and will work as an accelerator to foster further regional collaborations in WIN programs and projects.

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Leading Cardiologists convene in the Second Edition of the Educational Program “GIS Valves Program”

May 30, 2023 uaenews247 Leave a comment

Leading Cardiologists convene in the Second Edition of the Educational Program “GIS Valves Program”

· GIS brings together leading cardiologists and specialists from GCC and Mena Region

· GIS holds the educational Valves program in the Middle East & GCC Countries for the second consecutive year to discuss recent developments at Conrad Hotel, Dubai on the 2nd -3rd of June.

· GIS launches 3 educational programs to enhance doctor’s leadership skills in coordination with (The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions – SCAI), in addition, the educational program in cooperation with Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation, which includes theoretical training in hospitals along with the artificial intelligence program which aims to introduce Cardiologist to the latest artificial intelligence technologies in the Intervention Cardiology treatments.

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3 kilogram fibroid masses, removed from 50-year-old expat woman

May 30, 2023 uaenews247 Leave a comment

3 kilogram fibroid masses, removed from 50-year-old expat woman

Medcare Women & Children Hospital’s doctors remove 3ks fibroid masses with the largest being 20 x 20 cm
This medical case required highly unusual combination of minimally invasive surgical methods, laparoscopy and mini-laparotomy due to the variation of fibroids.

Dubai – May 30, 2023: A group ofexperts in Medcare Women & Children Hospital extracted three kilograms of large fibroids from the uterus and liver ofan Indian woman through an unusual combination of surgical procedures, giving back her quality of life. Ms. Jayanthy, aged 50 year, suffered from extreme uterine fibroids that caused her unbearable pain, and could have become a thereat to her life if left untreated.

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Dubai Health Authority discusses Dubai Digital Health Strategy with healthcare stakeholders.

May 30, 2023 uaenews247 Leave a comment

Dubai Health Authority discusses Dubai Digital Health Strategy with healthcare stakeholders.

More than 100 stakeholders including private and public hospitals, diagnostic and health technology firms participate in the workshop to discuss the strategy.