Health

A highly mutant, potential killer COVID variant on WHO’s radar

Omicron variant Eris takes a temporary backseat from limelight    

How one biotech VC is shooting for the moon and beyond

Harmonix typically funds anywhere from $500,000 to $5 million.

Navigating the impact of social media on kids’ mental health and well-being 

Middle East home to some of the highest engagement with apps  

The convergence of biosciences and computation

 The Global Effort in Accelerating the 5th Industrial Revolution

New regulations for UAE healthcare

Those practicing without a license but meeting criteria could be fined up to AED 100,000

Will emerging COVID strain, Eris, reignite pandemic?

Numbers show that Eris accounts for 14.6 percent of COVID cases

UAE: 100 successful robot-assisted surgeries this year

Mako technology is designed for a range of procedures including total knee, uni knee, and hip replacements

New hope against malaria as breakthrough bacteria discovered

Naturally occurring bacteria can greatly reduce malaria parasite in mosquitoes

Activities that can prevent the onset of dementia

In the MENA region, the number is expected to grow 367 percent, from 3 million to nearly 14 million

Caring for children in anxious times

Around 1 in every 4 people experience mental health issues

New approach to TB can reduce deaths by 35 percent

According to the UN, there are around 10.6 million new infections every year

How important is important when it comes to breakfast?

According to nutritionists, the perfect formula for breakfast is carbs and protein

Time for a digital detox

Too much ‘connectivity’ can be hazardous to our wellbeing

Smartwatch data predicts Parkinson’s diagnosis

The neurodegenerative disorder can be predicted early thanks to AI and data from smartwatches

AI in Healthcare can improve health outcomes for all

Universal challenges incumbent on health systems worldwide

How blame affects mental health and energy levels

We don’t want to make blame the new enemy that we have to fight

Dubai leads the way with medicine delivery via drones

As part of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed's vision for modern healthcare

MENA region to face shortage of healthcare professionals

Saudi will require approximately 175,000 medical professionals by 2030

Integration of AI in mental healthcare

Tremendous potential to transform approach to diagnosis, treatment, support

Half of diabetics suffer from peripheral neuropathy

Around 10% of the general population worldwide is affected by neuropathic pain

World Bank: Non-communicable diseases a growing threat to Gulf countries’ economies

NCDs account for nearly 75% of all deaths and disabilities in region