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Successful CPR Resuscitation at Al Zahra Hospital: A Team Effort

At Al Zahra Hospital Dubai, our dedicated emergency team recently faced a challenging yet triumphant case of cardiac arrest. A 50-year-old patient was brought to our emergency room by the Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services amidst ongoing CPR. The DCAS team had already performed CPR for 10 minutes, administered defibrillation twice due to occurrences of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation, and managed two episodes of seizure.

The patient was not conscious but was agitated, indicating a critical need for immediate intervention. Our emergency team swiftly moved to secure the airway, preparing the necessary medications for intubation. Suddenly, the patient experienced VF again. We delivered another defibrillation shock and proceeded with the intubation without delay, ensuring the airway was managed effectively.

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Baby Kai triumphs over rare congenital condition at M42’s Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children

Surgeon connects newborn’s esophagus with complex muscle-sparing technique

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; July 04, 2024: The arrival of a newborn is a moment of unparalleled joy for parents. However, for German couple Tim and Sarah, employees of a UAE-based airline, this joy was tempered by worry when their first child, Kai, was born with a rare and life-threatening congenital condition: Tracheoesophageal Fistula (TEF) with Esophageal Atresia (EA).

Sarah’s pregnancy had been uneventful, with her regular scans presenting no concerning signs. However, when Kai was born, it was clear something was not quite right. He struggled to swallow his saliva, which dribbled from his mouth, and his breathing was consistently faster than normal. The neonatal team at Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children quickly intervened, inserting a small tube into Kai’s mouth to clear the oral cavity. In a healthy newborn, this tube would pass unimpeded through the esophagus into the stomach, but in Kai’s case, it curled up high in his chest, indicating a blockage.

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In collaboration with AMH, VFS Global launches Medical Examination Doorstep services in UAE

In line with the Emirates Health Services’ vision on expansion of services, VFS Global, in partnership with AMH, has launched Medical Examination Doorstep services, which enable expats with UAE residence visa in Dubai to renew their residency visas without visiting a designated medical centre.

The Medical Examination Doorstep service will be available as a premium offering through VFS Global. This service caters specifically to Category A visa holders seeking to renew their residency visas. It is an optional add-on to the standard medical examination services provided at the centres.

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Blitz Diagnostics Sets to Impact In Vitro Diagnostic Market with All-In-One Innovative Platform

The Middle East IVD market is projected to reach $2.15 billion by 2031, driven by the increasing prevalence of infectious diseases, the growing demand for point-of-care solutions, and heightened awareness about healthcare.

(Dubai, UAE – 21 June) — Blitz Diagnostics, a pioneering company in medtech equipment, is excited to announce its entry into the in vitro diagnostics (IVD) market with an innovative point-of-care (PoC) platform. Designed to transform healthcare by delivering quicker, more accessible diagnostic results, this solution aims to enhance patient care and facilitate faster medical decisions. Currently at the pre-scaling stage, Blitz Diagnostics is well-positioned to make a significant impact in the rapidly expanding IVD industry, which is forecasted to grow from USD 94.67 billion in 2022 to USD 157.02 billion by 2030.[1]

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Twelve-year-old boy with chronic headaches gets a new lease of life at Medcare Orthopaedics and Spine Hospital

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  • Chiari malformation is a growth abnormality where brain tissue in the lower back of the skull extends into the spinal canal
  • Dr. Gopalakrishnan C.V., Consultant Neurosurgeon atMedcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital performed a decompression surgery to address this abnormality in the child’sbrain   that caused persistent headaches.
  • Early detection of this condition in the patient, which generally eludes discovery until adulthood, enabled intervention to improve long-term quality of life.

Dubai, June21, 2024:A 12-year-old boy with a congenital condition called Chiari malformationhas been blessed with a newfound lease of life after undergoing a decompression surgery at Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital (MOSH)in Dubai. The boy faced chronic headaches with balance issues, which occurred due to a downward projection of the posterior part of the brain into the spinal canal.  This condition called Chiari malformation is quite uncommon among children.

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