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According to the Centre for Arab Genomic Studies, the SMA prevalence in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) populations is thought to be at least 50 times higher than in the US, with more than 50 cases per 100,000 live births, compared to only 1.2 in the US. Additionally, various studies conducted […]

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare and severe X-linked neuromuscular childhood disorder – predominantly present in males  – caused by an absence of dystrophin protein due to mutations of the DMD gene located on the short arm of the X chromosome. Symptoms are usually observed between the ages of 1–6 […]

An analysis of the current scenario and future perspective of Retinitis Pigmentosa epidemiology and management specific to the MENA region! Retinitis Pigmentosa is inherited retinal dystrophy caused by the gradual atrophy of the photoreceptor cells in the retina and characterized by progressive degeneration of the retina and progressive vision loss […]

Cancer is an increasing problem not just in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region but also globally, securing a significant place as the leading cause of death. It is a major public health problem that affects every country in the MENA region regardless of economic and social situation. […]

A review of the current state of AD management in the MENA region Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by intense itching and recurrent eczematous lesions. According to various secondary sources, the prevalence of AD in regions of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has […]

Around 2.8 million people suffer from a rare disease in the MENA region, afflicted with more than 900 rare diseases, including Gaucher disease, Fabry disease, thalassemia, sickle cell disease, etc. The prevalence rate of rare diseases in the MENA region is high due to consanguineous marriages – a significant contributory […]

COVID-19 is a contagious disease that tends to affect the respiratory system in humans caused by the SARS-COV-2 virus. In December 2019, the virus was first encountered in Wuhan, China and the infection quickly spread across China, and then other countries. On March 11, 2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic […]

National Geographic in one of its articles says that symbiosis is the art of living together. (1) Symbiotic relationships are an important component of life in the ecosystem of jungles and the oceans. Plants or animals of different species are dependent on one another for survival. There should be a […]

Healthcare Industry in the MENA Region Healthcare comes out as one of the most promising industries in the MENA region, owing to strong demand and supply considerations. The MENA healthcare sector’s potential for rapid development and relative stability has piqued the interest of several private equity (PE) firms. Therefore, healthcare […]

Various advancements in the healthcare sector have been made due to a compelling blend of technology and the health profession. In this current era of communication and information technology, Telehealth is not only being used for long-distance consultations but has also led to the emergence of various health-related educational resources […]