• Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is the first center in the Middle East to perform Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) for patients with epilepsy or certain types of brain tumors.
• The minimally invasive, MRI-guided laser procedure offers targeted treatment with reduced surgical exposure, less tissue disruption, and quicker recovery compared to traditional open brain surgery.
• The procedure is supported by advanced surgical robotics and the latest navigation software for improved precision and treatment accuracy.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 19 May, 2026: Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has become the first hospital in the Middle East to introduce Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) for the treatment of epilepsy and certain types of brain tumors. The launch of the service positions Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi at the forefront of advanced epilepsy and brain care and expands access to cutting-edge surgical treatment options for patients across the UAE and the wider region. 

Cleveland Clinic Uses Noninvasive Ultrasound Technology to Treat Some Liver Tumors

April 29, 2024, Cleveland: Global health system Cleveland Clinic has started using a recently FDA-approved ultrasound device to treat liver tumors. The non-invasive technology, called histotripsy, uses brief high-intensity ultrasound pulses that disrupt and kill the targeted tumor cells.

Cleveland Clinic Expert Shares Four Diabetes-Management Strategies for Ramadan

Endocrinologist from global health system offers wellness tips and highlights why individuals should know their blood sugar numbers and how new-technology monitors can help

March 4, 2024, CLEVELAND: Many people with diabetes are able to fast safely and enjoy the full spiritual, physical and mental health benefits of Ramadan, provided they are medically cleared and take some necessary precautions, says an expert from global health system Cleveland Clinic.

“Alongside spiritual practices, charitable endeavors and spending time with loved ones, people with diabetes can focus on improving their health during Ramadan,” says endocrinologist Hasan A. Husni, M.D. “Lifestyle factors such as a poor diet, carrying excess weight, smoking and lack of exercise can all have a negative impact on blood sugar and insulin levels, making diabetes more difficult to manage. Ramadan provides an ideal opportunity to focus on adopting a healthier lifestyle that reduces or eliminates these diabetes risk factors, while also reducing cholesterol levels and improving cardiovascular health.”

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

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.