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FOCP to host 90 events across the UAE

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FOCP to host 90 events across the UAE offering free
screenings and boost community awareness of breast cancer

Throughout the Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Friends of Cancer Patients will be empowering the UAE community with free clinical examinations, informative talks and more 


Sharjah, October 02, 2023

In light of the International Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the UAE-based civil society organisation, Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP), has launched its ‘Pink October’ campaign, which will be led by its popular breast cancer awareness and early detection initiative – Pink Caravan – and feature 90+ events and activations across the nation, throughout October. The community events will be published by Pink Caravan on its socials @ThePinkCaravan for locals and residents to attend and benefit from. 

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DR.SAHAR HASHMI, EXPERT IN AI IN HEALTHCARE, BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGIES , SHARES INSIGHTS AT THE IHC HELD IN SWITZERLAND IN SEP 2023

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Dr. Sahar Hashmi, MD-PhD, CEO of Myriad Consulting LLC, has expertise in AI in healthcare, digital health, data science, and AI business, with a special emphasis on generative AI applications. Dr. Hashmi served as a faculty member at Harvard University, teaching a graduate-level course on “Technology Integrations and Innovations in AI Applications.” 

This course also discussed the business aspects of AI applications and included predictions about OpenAI’s ChatGPT launch well before it emerged as a competitor to Google search last year in November 2022. Dr.Hashmi contributes prominently to the prestigious Entrepreneur magazine in the US on topics related to generative AI applications in enterprises and the roles big tech giants play in healthcare and AI in healthcare generally. https://www.entrepreneur.com/author/sahar-hashmi

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Revolutionizing Dermatology: MEIDAM 2023 Gets Underway

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Revolutionizing Dermatology: MEIDAM 2023 Gets Underway

The 8th Edition of the Middle East International Dermatology and Aesthetic Medicine Conference and Exhibition Opens Today

Dubai (September 22, 2023):  The Middle East International Dermatology & Aesthetic Medicine Conference & Exhibition (MEIDAM) was pleased to announce the opening of its highly anticipated annual event. The grand opening of MEIDAM 2023 was graced by a plethora of VIPs, featuring welcome addresses from Dr. Khaled Al Nuaimi, President of MEIDAM, H.E. Khaled Khalifa, the Representative to the GCC Countries for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, and representatives from the World Health Organisation.

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Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine Researchers Awarded Grant for Innovative Cancer Study at Women’s Research Forum

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Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine Researchers Awarded Grant for Innovative Cancer Study at Women’s Research Forum

Sharjah, UAE, September 7, 2023 – In a significant stride towards advancing cancer research, Dr. Rania Zaarour and her team at the Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine (TRIPM) of the Gulf Medical University (GMU), have been awarded a prestigious research grant for their innovative work. Their project, which explores the role of the hypoxic secretome in modulating tumor cell behaviors, received the accolade at the Fourth Forum for Women in Research, titled “QUWA: Sustaining Women’s Empowerment in Research & Innovation,” organized by the University of Sharjah.

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RAK Hospital’s DiaBeat Webinar Emphasizes the Power of Diet in Diabetes Management

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RAK Hospital’s DiaBeat Webinar Emphasizes the Power of Diet in Diabetes Management

The Diabetes Diet is the Best Eating Plan for everyone; offers an array of health benefits including lowered risk of cardiovascular diseases and specific types of cancer

Carbohydrate counting and the Plate Method are recommended for effective meal planning and maintaining a balanced diet.

Shedding just 7-10% of your current weight can yield notable improvements in blood glucose control

Ms. Ruba Elhourani, Senior Dietician, and Head of the Nutritional Department

19 September 2023; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – In a recent DiaBeat webinar conducted by RAK Hospital, Ms. Ruba Elhourani, Senior Dietician, and Head of the Nutritional Department, took centre stage to educate participants about the pivotal role of diet in diabetes management. These enlightening sessions conducted every week by the hospital are a key component of the healthcare institution’s comprehensive three-month Diabetes Challenge campaign.

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