More than half of the estimated 800 million adults who have diabetes are not receiving treatment for their condition, research shows. The World Health Organisation had previously estimated that about 422 million people have diabetes, a chronic disease involving blood sugar levels, which can damage the heart, blood vessels, nerves and other organs if untreated.
In recent years, holistic health has experienced a significant surge in popularity. People are increasingly seeking approaches that treat the entire person—mind, body, and spirit—rather than simply addressing isolated symptoms. But what’s truly remarkable is how technology has begun to transform this ancient practice, ushering in a new era of wellness that combines time-honoured wisdom
Tens of thousands of cyclists descended onto Sheikh Zayed Road in the early hours of November 10 to race down the famous 14-lane road in what has now become an annual event. As part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, Dubai Ride transformed the usually busy highway as it closed for a few hours and was
Accessing quality healthcare is a challenge for many people, particularly due to the financial and administrative burdens that often accompany treatments and diagnosis. While healthcare infrastructure continues to improve in many parts of the world, the financial infrastructure that supports timely and accessible care is still lagging behind. The process of paying for healthcare remains
The story of Rakesh Shah is a compelling one of evolution and leadership. Though he began his career in finance and operations, areas seemingly distant from the medical field, he used these experiences as the very bedrock to his innovative approach to healthcare. Shah’s ability to translate skills from finance into effective healthcare strategies and
Leading Saudi-based IFM provider, Musanadah Facilities Management has secured membership with the International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA), one of the world’s leading global industry associations for cleaning and facilities management. This membership marks a significant milestone for Musanadah, enhancing its ability to deliver benchmarked cleaning standards for hospitals and healthcare clinics across Saudi Arabia, adding
In celebration of World Heart Day, observed annually on September 29, Dubai Health recently announced the launch of the 2024 edition of the ‘Nabadat’ campaign for providing life-saving heart treatments for a total of 50 patients with congenital heart defects who cannot afford treatment. Now under Dubai Health, the campaign has expanded to include adults.
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) in Saudi Arabia has made medical history by successfully performing the world’s first complete robotic heart transplant on a 16-year-old patient suffering from stage four heart failure. This pioneering surgery, executed without traditional chest incisions, demonstrates Saudi Arabia’s growing prominence as a leader in cutting-edge healthcare and
CardiaTec, a techbio company decoding the biology behind cardiovascular disease, has announced securing €5.8 million in seed funding. The new funds will allow CardiaTec to expand its platform and progress proprietary drug targets to the preclinical stage. The round was led by Montage Ventures, with participation from other investors, such as Continuum Health Ventures and
An eye drop that can potentially replace reading glasses for middle-aged people was launched in India recently, following marketing authorisation approval by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) last month. This will be India’s first such eye drop. The drug contains 1.25% pilocarpine hydrochloride and has been developed and launched by Mumbai-based pharmaceutical firm
