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Stress, Sleep, and Sugar: RAK Hospital Unveils the Hidden Connections in Diabetes Management

Stress triggers the release of adrenaline leading to elevated blood sugar levels

Poor sleep patterns, common among diabetics, can lead to irritability, sluggishness, hypertension, and difficulty managing blood sugar levels.

2 October 2024; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE– RAK Hospital as part of its RAK Diabetes Challenge 2024 initiative hosted an enlightening session of its Diabeat webinar series, featuring Prof. Adrian Kennedy, Chief Wellness Officer at the hospital. The webinar delved into the critical connection between stress and diabetes, emphasizing the various stressors that can significantly impact blood sugar levels and overall health.

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Medcare Expects to See a Four-Fold Increase in Breast CancerScreenings during themonth of October

  • Medcare expects to see a surge in Breast Cancer screenings during the month of Octoberonce again leading to a 4.6 fold increase in screenings in the last 3 years
  • Screening over 500 women in October 2023, the Medcare hospitals and medical centres are currently on track to screen over 700 women this October.

 

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Neuraxpharm expands operations intothe Middle East

Brings leading CNS products, including a product for the treatment of relapsing multiple sclerosis,to new territories

Dubai, UAE–1st October, 2024 –Neuraxpharm Group (Neuraxpharm), a leading European specialty pharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, announces the launch of Neuraxpharm Middle Eastto cover the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) –United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar – as the Company continues its international expansion.

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Insurance Meet 2024 by Thumbay Healthcare

AI Set to Transform the Health Insurance Landscape Discussed at Insurance Meet 2024

Introduction of New Medical Coding and Billing Professionals Course in Collaboration with Gulf Medical University and AAPC

United Arab Emirates – September 30, 2024: Thumbay Healthcare, the largest network of academic hospitals, clinics, labs, and pharmacies in the UAE, hosted the Insurance Meet 2024 on September 30, 2024, in Dubai. The event gathered participants from international and regional insurance companies, alongside government regulators from the Dubai Healthcare Authority, and served as a launchpad for essential training initiatives as the UAE prepares for the nationwide mandatory health insurance scheme set to take effect in early 2025. During the conference, a new medical coding and billing professionals course was announced, led by Gulf Medical University (GMU) in collaboration with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC, which aims to equip individuals with the necessary skills to meet the growing demands of the healthcare industry.

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RAK Hospital Trains Hundreds to Respond in Cardiac Emergencies

9 in 10 Cardiac Arrest Victims Outside Hospitals Don’t Survive—Immediate CPR Can Double or Triple Their Chances

September 30, 2024, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE — In a significant initiative commemorating World Heart Day, RAK Hospital has successfully trained and educated hundreds of community members, empowering them with vital skills and knowledge necessary to act as first responders in cardiac emergencies. With statistics indicating that 9 in 10 people who experience a cardiac arrest outside a hospital die, this initiative underscores the critical importance of immediate CPR, which can double or triple chances of survival.

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