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Monday, 13 October 2008 | 08:22 UAE time

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Action needed to deter UAE smokers, says expert

Healthcare
London-based professor also calls for more research into ill-effects of shisha smoking.



Monday, 13 October 2008

AHS mobilises school dental plan

Healthcare
An arm of Abu Dhabi's health authority has unveiled plans to bolster paediatric dental care in the UAE capital and surrounding emirates.

AHS mobilises school dental plan

Sunday, 12 October 2008

Screening call to combat prostate cancer rise

Healthcare
Expert warns case could increase sharply in the UAE unless preventative action is taken.

Screening call to combat prostate cancer rise

Baghdad rebuilds its dental industry

Healthcare
Building has begun on a new dental centre in the Sadr City region of Bagdad.

Baghdad rebuilds its dental industry

Saturday, 11 October 2008

Qatar childhood diabetes cases double

Healthcare
Conference in Doha hears that situation in the Middle East region is continuing to get worse.

Qatar childhood diabetes cases double

EU orders funding boost for British tooth tourists

Healthcare
Tooth tourism has received an unexpected prop thanks to new European Union legislation that will allow dissatisfied British dental patients to receive treatment in another member state.


Friday, 10 October 2008

Crash course in lifesaving skills

Healthcare
A new course aims to equip dental professionals with lifesaving skills in preparation for potential clinical emergencies.


Wednesday, 08 October 2008

Diabetes costs the UAE millions in 2007

Healthcare
$426mn spent on treating disease last year, figure could be easily prevented - researcher.

Diabetes costs the UAE millions in 2007

Tanker parking plan 'will stop sewage dumping'

Healthcare
Dubai Municipality starts work on scheme to improve service at sewage treatment plant.

Tanker parking plan 'will stop sewage dumping'

Tuesday, 07 October 2008

UAE gov't launches medical database

Healthcare
Patient records available via electronic system, to improve access, reduce medication errors.

UAE gov't launches medical database

RAK introduces new ban on smoking

Healthcare
Ras al-Khaimah is latest emirate to outlaw smoking in public places, violators face hefty fines.

RAK introduces new ban on smoking

Privacy fears end electronic reporting

Healthcare
The health authority in Dubai has ordered an immediate halt to the reporting of electronic clinical data after Medical Times revealed widespread fears among private sector doctors over the confidentiality of the system.

Privacy fears end electronic reporting

EMA ramps up regulatory role

Healthcare
The only medical association in the United Arab Emirates is looking to transform itself into a professional regulatory body for all medical workers under plans that could come into force as early as January next year.

EMA ramps up regulatory role

Sharjah lures local talent

Healthcare
Sharjah Teaching Hospital (STH) has installed its first healthcare management trainees under what is considered one of the nation's first healthcare executive internships.

Sharjah lures local talent

Supply woes continue to top grievance list

Healthcare
Middle Eastern dentists continue to face long delays and inadequate service when purchasing basic equipment MED has learned.


Protests force government climbdown on patient data collection

Healthcare
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has called a halt to a scheme requiring dentists to submit electronic clinical data following widespread concern about patient confidentiality.

Protests force government climbdown on patient data collection

Monday, 06 October 2008

73% critical of healthcare services in Gulf region

Healthcare
Arabian Business poll reveals widespread concern about quality of services.

73% critical of healthcare services in Gulf region

Nerve damage may be obesity trigger

Healthcare
Damage caused to the chorda tympani nerve by ear infections might play a significant part in childhood obesity, researchers have warned.

Nerve damage may be obesity trigger

New bacteria could aid oral disease fight

Healthcare
British scientists have discovered a new species of oral bacteria thought to contribute to caries and periodontal disease.


Refugee doctor calls on Iraq to fund education

Healthcare
An Iraqi refugee doctor working in the UK is calling on his government to fund training for exiled physicians to become lecturers in medicine, so they can return home to teach the next generation.


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