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Researchers from Global Health System Cleveland Clinic and IBM Publish Findings on Artificial Intelligence and Immunity

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Researchers from Global Health System Cleveland Clinic and IBM Publish Findings on Artificial Intelligence and Immunity

  • Study highlights how AI can be designed to develop better immunotherapy treatments
  • Timothy Chan M.D. Ph.D., who co-led the study, holds the Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Endowed Chair in Immunotherapy and Precision Immuno-Oncology
CCF Dr Timothy Chan.

February 6, 2024, CLEVELAND: Researchers from global health system Cleveland Clinic and IBM have published a strategy for identifying new targets for immunotherapy through artificial intelligence (AI). This is the first peer-reviewed publication from the two organizations’ Discovery Accelerator partnership, designed to advance research in healthcare and life sciences.

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Italy and the UAE deepen trade ties in orthodontics

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Italy and the UAE deepen trade ties in orthodontics, UAE imports nearly EUR 33 million in Italian dentistry products in 2023

47 Italian companies feature at AEEDC 2024

Dubai, UAE; 6th February 2024: Strengthening the trade relationship between the UAE and Italy, Italian orthodontics manufacturers have supplied nearly EUR 33 million worth of dental products to the UAE in 2023. Italian companies are set to showcase the latest innovations and products in the field of orthodontics at the AEEDC Dubai Conference 2024, the world’s largest dental event held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 6 to 8 February 2024.

The Italy Pavilion, organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) and UNIDI (the Italian Dental Industry Association), will feature cutting-edge scientific and industry innovations under the globally renowned “Made in Italy” brand. Italian manufacturers at AEEDC 2024’s Italy Pavilion stand out for their commitment to sustainability in the dental industry, aligning with ITA’s call for CO2 emissions reduction, minimized use of plastics, and reduced waste generation.

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Empowering community, RAK Hospital’s Obefit Webinar Unravels Secrets to a Healthier Life

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Empowering community, RAK Hospital’s Obefit Webinar Unravels Secrets to a Healthier Life

‘6 Rules of Good Health’ explained during the educative session

Overweight individuals face heightened vulnerability—25-50% more prone to injuries in emergencies

Obese individuals who either smoke or drink alcohol daily have a reduced lifespan of about 15 years.

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Alliance Care Technologies and Optain showcased specialized AI screening solution at Arab Health 2024

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Alliance Care Technologies and Optain showcased specialized AI screening solution at Arab Health 2024

Over 1,200 personal screening completed during Arab Health

United Arab Emirates (February 2024) Alliance Care Technologies and international partner Optain showcased AI-driven software Assure Plus with fully automatic & portable fundus camera (Turnkey solution), available now in the MENA region, during the recently concluded Arab Health 2024 in Dubai.

AI driven retinal screening for risk of disease: Optain’s Assure Plus software uses clinically validated AI algorithms to analyze digital retinal images, enabling the detection of the early features of referrable glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy (DR), neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) with heatmap. Assure Plus adds another level to this revolutionary eye disease assessment capability by providing clinically validated AI algorithms to analyze the retina microvasculature to generate vessel segmentation that revealing patterns indicative of cardiovascular risk, resulting in non-invasive, rapid, and accurate detection for timely intervention.

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Workplace Strategies to Promote Early Cancer Detection and Prevention

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Workplace Strategies to Promote Early Cancer Detection and Prevention

Countries across the globe including the UAE are fostering collaboration between the government and the private sector to mitigate the risks of cancer among employees

UAE, February 2, 2024: As World Cancer Day is fast approaching, International SOS, the world’s leading health and security risk services company, emphasises the growing importance of early detection and prevention of cancer in corporate health strategies. While cancer remains a significant global health burden, proactive measures evidently reduce mortality rates. Recent data suggests that at least 40% of all cancer cases reported could be prevented through effective primary prevention measures.1

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