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Pompe Diseases are usually characterized by a deficiency of an enzyme called acid alfa glucosidase (GAA). The enzyme helps by breaking down complex sugars in the body which, when in deficiency causes Pompe disease. The disease is a rare disorder with a current worldwide prevalence of 1 in 5,000 to […]

Biosimilars, a cost-effective alternative to expensive biologics, have emerged to become a viable solution to the patient access barrier which impacted earlier in case of biologics. Biosimilars are increasingly becoming popular for treating a wide range of life-threatening diseases and represent a rapidly expanding segment of pharmaceutical industry. As the […]

Orphan genetic diseases afflict a minimal number of people. Relatively rare, they still do affect millions of people, collectively contributing to Global disease burden. Studies conducted estimates that there are as many as 7,000 diseases that are designated as rare, and one out of 15 persons worldwide are estimated to […]

The United Arab Emirates is ranked among one of the most developed countries in the world. According to a survey by the World Bank, the GDP of the UAE reached all-time high to USD 414.18 Billion last year, an increase of around USD 399.458 Billion from USD 14.721 Billion in […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Digitalization has transformed the world and is present in almost every field. A significant segment of digitalization is Artificial Intelligence. As per the World Economic Forum, AI is disrupting nearly every industry in every country. With many sectors employing artificial intelligence, healthcare is yet to achieve AI’s full potential. AI finds its […]