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Harvard Medical School expert shares latest insights on genetic testing for hearing lossat Medlab Middle East

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Harvard Medical School expert shares latest insights on genetic testing for hearing lossat Medlab Middle East

  • US-based clinical diagnostics leader Dr Sami Samir-Amr addressed regional laboratory professionals today at the Clinical Genomics Interpretation Conference at the Medlab Middle East Congress
  • Medlab Middle East concludes on 8 Februaryfollowing four days of networking, knowledge-sharing and business deals in the laboratory sector

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 7February 2024:According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 2.5 billion people worldwide are estimated to have some form of hearing loss by 2050, and at least 700 million will need hearing rehabilitation services by that time. Hearing loss can be caused by a number of factors,including infections, chronic diseases, environmental damage, age, and genetics.

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Thumbay University Hospital Marks First Birthday Extravaganza for 200 Junior Stars

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Thumbay University Hospital Marks First Birthday Extravaganza for 200 Junior Stars

January 8, 2024- Thumbay University Hospital, UAE’s leading private academic hospital owned and operated by Thumbay Group, hosted the celebrations of the first birthdays of 200 junior stars born at the hospital. The festive event unfolded at the Thumbay Food Court within Thumbay Medicity (Al Jurf, Ajman), promising an evening of joy, laughter, and unforgettable experiences for the 450 guests in attendance.

Guests enjoyed a delightful array of activities, creating a magical and enchanting ambiance for families and their young ones.

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Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital performs UAE’s first artificial ligament surgery with LARS on an Italian patient

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Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital performs UAE’s first artificial ligament surgery with LARS on an Italian patient

  • Dr. Massimo Piracci, Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon at Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital introduces LARS with artificial ligament to help the 44-year-old patient, who met with a severe knee injury during a football match in Dubai a few years ago.
  • Studies say that knee injuries are notably five times more frequent in the UAE than in other parts of the world and are witnessing an upward trajectory.2

Dubai, February 08, 2024: Italian executive chef and football enthusiast, Mr. Cosimo Danese, underwent the first Ligament Augmentation and Reconstruction Surgery (LARS) in the UAE conducted recently at Medcare Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital in Dubai. The innovative procedure helped the 44-year-old patient regain mobility and recover from persistent pain, following a severe knee injury.

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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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