Multiple Myeloma ~ a perky dynamism
August 18, 2021
The global Myeloma incidence is on the hike for the past three decades. The trends vary with different geographies. However, the low- and middle- income countries reported a consistent increase from 1990 to 2016 in Myeloma incidence and deaths due to Myeloma. This can be attributed to the lack of […]
GENE THERAPY – A Boon for Retinitis Pigmentosa
August 18, 2021
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), an inherited disorder, although roughly affects 1 in 4,000 people, worldwide, results in the loss of peripheral vision in people suffering from this disease. While more than 200 causative mutations of RP have been previously discovered in more than 50 different genes, the molecular defect is distinguishable in just […]
HIV Burden in MENA and Strategies being adopted to fight it
August 18, 2021
HIV infection is the most disturbing infection that has emerged in recent history. The risk of being infected can be associated with both individual’s knowledge and behavior as well as community vulnerability influenced by cultural norms, laws, politics, and social practices. As of 2018, around 37.9 million individuals are afflicted […]
Scenario of Precision Medicine in MENA Region
August 18, 2021
Precision medicine is a specific type of approach that allows doctors to select treatments for patients based on the genomic understanding of the patients’ disease. Recent advancements in Research and Development have sped up the pace of research in the MENA region. Precision medicine is an evolving method for a disease […]
Awareness towards a Neurological condition, Epilepsy: Promising Futuristic Insights in the MENA Region
August 18, 2021
Epilepsy is one of the most prevalent debilitating neurologic condition that results in disability and tremendous socioeconomic burden. It is a global problem without national or ethnic boundaries; however, its prevalence and incidence vary among different countries. Approximately 2 million patients are living with Epilepsy live in MENA, with a […]
MENA: Can it become a prime hotspot for the healthcare sector?
August 18, 2021
As a country grows economically, it brings immense growth and development. The Middle East is one of the best examples, which has showcased its ability from time immemorial. That said, the healthcare sector is not far behind; it is enjoying rapid progress and advancement. In the next ten years, it […]
UAE’s Booming Investment In The Healthcare Space
August 18, 2021
The healthcare sector in the UAE region is experiencing significant growth. With the rapid urbanization of the country, demographic shift, modernization of people’s lifestyle, excessive tobacco consumption, and a looming burden of chronic lifestyle disease, the demand for value-based healthcare in the region is going through the roof. Furthermore, an […]
Digital Healthcare Ecosystem in the Middle East
August 18, 2021
A significant societal problem in the present time is inadequate quality of the health services. The problem persists worldwide, however, in developing or low-income geographies is more prevalent than the developed ones. Thus, worldwide rampant measures are underway by several governments to facilitate best-class healthcare services to its citizens. However, […]
Corona Crisis: Impact of COVID-19 in the UAE
August 18, 2021
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) was declared a global pandemic on March 11, 2020, and since then, more than 35 million infected cases and over 1.05 million deaths have been registered worldwide. As of today, the USA, India, and Brazil have the highest number of infected cases, while European countries […]
Middle East’s First Virtual Hospital In UAE
August 18, 2021
The year 2020 began with a global pandemic virus COVID – 19 outbreak. In this new world, following the COVID -19 safety protocol mostly means staying away from crowded places. To achieve this, various institutions have strengthened their virtual framework. Therefore recently, the world has seen a rapid increase in […]