MoHAP Delegation Travels to Spain to Examine International Best Practices in Organ and Tissue Donation and Transplantation
A delegation from the UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) recently concluded a formal visit to Spain aimed at strengthening international collaboration in organ donation and transplantation. Led by H.E. Dr. Amin Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary for the Health Regulation Sector and Supervisor of the National Program “Hayat,” the group included key officials such […]
Healthcare Leaders Call on Communities to Prioritize Early Screening and Enhance Diabetes Prevention Efforts
The UAE commemorated World Diabetes Day on November 14, this year under the theme “Diabetes across life stages,” emphasizing a comprehensive national effort to combat the disease. The Ministry of Health and Prevention, along with various health authorities, reaffirmed their dedication to preventive strategies and early diagnosis to protect public health and foster a culture […]
Pneumonia vaccination in at-risk diabetic and geriatric populations
A review of pharmacist interventions This study aimed to review existing literature to identify effective interventions that improvepneumonia vaccination rates among high-risk groups, specifically individuals aged 65 and olderand adults with diabetes aged 19 and above. Pneumonia significantly impacts healthcare costsand is a leading cause of hospitalization, with bacterial pneumonia prevention primarily achievedthrough vaccination. While […]
Ministry of Public Health Strengthens Early Screening Initiatives for Vision Issues in Schoolchildren
The recent workshops in Qatar saw wide-ranging participation from government, private, andcommunity schools across the country, focusing on enhancing eye health and vision screeningefforts. Participants received training in assessing visual acuity, recognizing indicators of visiondisorders, managing eye injuries, and referring cases requiring advanced care to health centersand hospitals.Sheikh Dr. Mohamed Hamad Al Thani, Director of […]
MOH Marks Opening of Al-Jardah Health Center in Al-Mudhaibi
The Ministry of Health (MOH) celebrated the inauguration of Al-Jardah Health Center in Al-Mudhaibi, North Sharqiyah Governorate, supported by private funding of approximately OMR500,000. The event, held under the patronage of H.E. Mahmoud bin Yahya Al-Dhahli, Governorof North Sharqiyah, was attended by notable officials including members of the State and ShuraCouncils, local walis, and representatives […]
Newly reported from ESC 2024 – Aficamten in the Spotlight at ESC Congress, with Ahmad Masri, MD, MS – [Cloned #5940]
Newly reported from ESC 2024 – Aficamten in the Spotlight at ESC Congress, with Ahmad Masri, MD, MS Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a disease state that has experienced a boom in progress during recent years. Chief among these advances, in terms of improving patient outcomes, has been the cardiac myosin inhibitor class, which recently received endorsement […]
Newly reported from EULAR 2024: Long COVID Linked to Significantly Worse Rheumatic Disease Activity
Newly reported from EULAR 2024: Long COVID Linked to Significantly Worse Rheumatic Disease Activity COVID-19 has demonstrated a substantial impact on patients with inflammatory arthritis, with those experiencing “long COVID” showing a significantly worse disease activity in addition to worse disability, pain, fatigue, and quality of life. Additionally, even those without long COVID had worse […]
News Coverage from EULAR 2024: Arthritis Disease Severity Peaks in Spring and Fall, According to PROs
News Coverage from EULAR 2024: Arthritis Disease Severity Peaks in Spring and Fall, According to PROs A seasonal correlation with patient-reported outcomes (PROs) were impacted by factors like sleep and fatigue among a group of patients with arthritis, with worse disease severity linked to spring and fall months, according to research presented at the 2024 European Congress […]
Broadcasting from EULAR 2024: Anxiety Plays a Significant Role in Physical Activity Avoidance Among Patients with PsA
Broadcasting from EULAR 2024: Anxiety Plays a Significant Role in Physical Activity Avoidance Among Patients with PsA Patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) were more likely to avoid physical activity based on anxiety symptoms and physical function, as opposed to disease activity, according to data presented at the 2024 European Congress of Rheumatology (EULAR) conference. “According to EULAR recommendations, […]
Newly reported from EULAR 2024: Ketogenic Diet Intervention Improves Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms
Newly reported from EULAR 2024: Ketogenic Diet Intervention Improves Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms A very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) resulted in improvements in skin and joint disease activity, lipid profile, and significant weight loss among overweight patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA). The 9-week diet intervention was both well-tolerated and effective, although those with higher disease activity at […]
