Category Archives: Health Care

Thumbay Institute for AI in Healthcare Hosts Transformative Workshop

Thumbay Institute for AI in Healthcare Hosts Transformative Workshop on Generative AI and Natural Language Processing in Healthcare Applications

October 25, 2023: The Thumbay Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare recently hosted a one-day workshop titled “Generative AI and Natural Language Processing in Healthcare.” The event successfully brought together a congregation of healthcare professionals and AI enthusiasts, aiming to explore the transformative applications of AI in the healthcare sector.

The workshop featured a keynote address by Mr. Prabhal Mohandas from Athenia AI, who provided in-depth insights into the latest developments in Generative AI and Natural Language Processing, with a particular focus on their profound impact in the healthcare landscape. Discussions centered on the integration of technology and healthcare, emphasizing AI’s potential to revolutionize patient care, data management, and medical research.

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Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University’s King Fahad Hospital Enhances Clinical Services

Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University’s King Fahad Hospital Enhances Clinical Services and Improves Patient Care Using Inter Systems Trak Care

TrakCare unified health information system is now live at Al Khobar hospital.

Saudi Arabia, 23 October2023:King Fahd Hospital of the University (KFHU), part of the Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU), ), Systems of Strategic Business Solutions (SSBS),and InterSystem, a creative data technology provider dedicated to helping customers solve the most critical scalability, interoperability, and speed problems, announced today that InterSystemsTrakCare® unified Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system went live successfully at KFHU in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia.

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Labatec Pharma launches Eroxon® in the UAE

Labatec Pharma launches Eroxon® in the UAE

UAE becomes the first market in the Middle East to make Eroxon®available for men, an over the counter, FDA-approved gel for erectile dysfunction.

Dubai, UAE:Labatec Pharma, a leading Swiss-based pharmaceutical company, has announced the UAE launch of Eroxon®, an innovative gel-based topical treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED). The UAE becomes the first market in the Middle Eastwhere the treatment is available following its recent regulatory approval. Distribution and retailing of the product inside the UAE will commence in October with Eroxon® available over the counter at local pharmacies.

Eroxon® is a U.S.FDA-approved over the countererectile dysfunction topical treatment. Eroxon is also approved as a CE device in Europe and the United Kingdom. Studies have demonstrated that it presents an effective, clinically proven treatment for erectile dysfunction with a rapid speed of onset and a favourable benefit versus risk profile, which is ideally suited for an over-the-counter classification. It is therefore of particular appeal to mild to moderate ED patients.

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RAK Hospital Shares Expert Insights on Diabetic Retinopathy with the Community

RAK Hospital Shares Expert Insights on Diabetic Retinopathy with the Community

Early intervention holds a remarkable 90% effectiveness rate in controlling and reversing retinopathy

  • 640 million individuals or 10% of the world population will suffer from diabetes by 2040
  • For a 10% reduction in HbA1c there is a remarkable 39% decrease in the risk of retinopathy progression
  • People living with diabetes for more than two decades have an 85% likelihood of encountering mild to severe retinopathy

October 25, 2023; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – RAK Hospital continues its unwavering commitment to educating and guiding the community on the impact of the epidemic of diabetes, addressing one of the pressing health concerns in the United Arab Emirates—Diabetic Retinopathy. In the wake of alarming global diabetes statistics, the hospital hosted a webinar as part of the RAK Diabetes Challenge, offering a deep dive into the risks, prevention, and treatments for this vision-threatening condition.

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Medical Oncology Department within Sheikh Jaber Al AhmadAl Jaber Al Sabah Hospital and Novartis Unite for Breast

Medical Oncology Department within Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad
Al Jaber Al Sabah Hospital and Novartis Unite for Breast Cancer Awareness in Kuwait

Initiative aimed to raise awareness on the importance of regular screening and early detection, while empowering women with crucial information to take charge of their own health.

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