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Aster Volunteers Launch 3 New Mobile Medical Services to provide Disaster Relief in Middle East and Africa

  • The new mobile medical units, launched through Aster DM Healthcare’s employee partnership programmecalled Asterians United, are equipped with solar panels and linked to a telemedicine setup, enabling comprehensive diagnostic and free medical services to the needy in remote areas.
  • The vehicles would be deployed to support disaster relief efforts as required in UAE and other Middle Eastern and African countries.
  • Aster Volunteers Mobile Medical Units through its global network of 40+ units have treated over 1.4 million individuals across India, the Middle East, and Africa, providing free healthcare services to various communities over the last 7 years.

Dubai, 15thJuly 2024: Aster Volunteers, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, flagged its latest three Mobile Medical Service units fromMedcare Royal Speciality Hospital, Al Qusais in Dubai, aimed at assisting victims in disaster zones across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. The newly launched units, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, aim to deliver essential medical and healthcare services directly to disadvantaged individuals, significantly enhancing healthcare accessibility.

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Supersonic Imagine Launches MACH V4.2 Software Upgrade, Elevating Multi-Parametric Ultrasound Imaging

Supersonic Imagine Launches MACH V4.2 Software Upgrade, Elevating Multi-Parametric Ultrasound Imaging

July 10, 2024 – Supersonic Imagine, a pioneer in multi-parametric ultrasound imaging, proudly announces the release of the MACH V4.2 software upgrade, a pivotal advancement in diagnostic capabilities. Part of the renowned MACH series, this upgrade sets a new standard in ultrasound technology, offering practitioners and patients unparalleled breakthroughs in disease diagnosis and management.

Built on UltraFast® Imaging technology, which boosts imaging frame rates by up to 20,000 frames per second compared to conventional systems, MACH V4.2 enhances both conventional ultrasound imaging and real-time quantitative mapping of tissue viscoelastic properties. This allows for precise quantification of clinical parameters such as fibrosis and fat content across various medical disciplines including radiology, hepatology, MSK sports, urology, pediatrics, vascular, GYN, and research applications.

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Six-year-old Turkish boy with rare genetic disorder gets ground-breaking gene therapy treatment at Medcare Women & Children Hospital

  • Cinar Atar, suffered from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a rare and severe genetic disorder characterised by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness, requiring a specialized treatment that is only offered in USA, the UAE and Qatar.
  • Medcare Women & Children Hospital is the only private hospital in UAE to introduce the ground-breaking 10.6Mn gene replacement therapy to treat this rare genetic disease.

Dubai, July 10, 2024: Medcare Women & Children Hospital, which has successfully treated over 120 patients with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) from across the world, has now introduced a new ground-breaking treatment in the UAE for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Cinar Atar, a six-year-old boy from Turkey, suffering from this genetic condition has been successfully treated with the novel gene therapy.  

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CLINIQUE LA PRAIRIE LEADS THE WAY IN NUTRITION FOR LONGEVITY

“Signing for a DNA test is the wisest investment you will make as you start prioritizing your health”

Global longevity and wellness pioneer, Clinique La Prairie, is setting a new standard by integrating nutrition and nutraceuticals as key components in promoting long-lasting health effects. With nearly a century of legacy, the Swiss longevity clinic has developed advanced nutritional strategies and personalized supplement plans, recognizing that any longevity intervention should start in the gut. Gut health is the passport to longevity, and gut microflora is central to regulating our bodies.

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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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