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RAK Hospital Urges Fit-to-Fly Screenings for High-Risk Passengers amid Summer Travel Surge

Long-haul flights increase the risk of travel-related blood clots in individuals with chronic medical conditions

Don’t Ignore the Signs — Pulmonary Embolism Case Reinforces Importance of Pre-Travel Medical Advice

Dr. Suha Alsheikh Suleman, Specialist Pulmonologist at RAK Hospital

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – June 30, 2025: As international travel picks up during the summer holidays, RAK Hospital is urging travelers — particularly those with underlying health conditions — to consult their physicians before long flights. The advisory follows a recent emergency case where a male patient developed a pulmonary embolism (PE) — a potentially life-threatening blood clot in the lungs — days after returning from an 8-hour flight from the UK.

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RAK Hospital Introduces “Happy Gas” Procedures for Pain- and Anxiety-Free Dental Care- A First in the Northern Emirates

The new protocol at the hospital makes dental visits calm, comfortable, and stress-free

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – 23 June 2025: In a move to redefine patient comfort and ease dental anxiety, RAK Hospital has introduced “Happy Gas” procedures — using nitrous oxide sedation — for the first time in the Northern Emirates. Commonly referred to as laughing gas, nitrous oxide is widely used in the Western world and is now available at RAK Hospital to help patients, especially adults with dental phobia, undergo procedures in a relaxed and pain-free state.

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New cancer breakthroughs from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center offer new hope for patients around the world, including in the Middle East

Unveiled at ASCO 2025, global trials and innovative therapies in immunotherapy, early detection and supportive care demonstrate MSK’s leadership in setting new international standards for cancer treatment and survivorship

DUBAI, RIYADH, June 23, 2025. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), a world-renowned leader in cancer treatment and research, has announced groundbreaking data at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago. The research spans some of the most pressing challenges in oncology, with results that are poised to reshape global treatment standards for patients around the world, including in the Middle East.

Dr Janjigian in clinic with patient.
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Medcare’s revolutionary gene therapy transforms lives of children with rare genetic conditions

  • Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital is pioneering treatments for rare diseases including Spinal Muscular Atrophy and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, potentially saving young lives with a single treatment.

Dubai – June 12, 2025: Dubai is rapidly establishing itself as a hub for cutting-edge gene therapy, with Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital Al Qusais being at the forefront of treating rare genetic disorders such as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). With the hospital’s proximity to the Dubai International Airport, a growing number of patients from Turkey, and other countries in the region and beyond are traveling to Dubai for life changing treatments.

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Master Sha’s Phenomenal Presence Reverberates Across Dubai

An Unforgettable Evening of Holistic Innovation and Spiritual Enlightenment

Dubai, UAE – In a dazzling event that captivated hearts and minds, the illustrious Dr. & Master Zhi Gang Sha, a luminary in the realms of holistic wellness and innovation, recently graced the vibrant city of Dubai with his transformative wisdom. The evening unfolded in a symphony of ancient traditions and modern insights, leaving attendees in awe of the revolutionary contributions of this spiritual savant.

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