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Anaesthesia Technician (Arabic)
Industry: Healthcare
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Consultant Rheumatology
Industry: Healthcare
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE
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.
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.
Baghdad rebuilds its dental industry
Healthcare
Building has begun on a new dental centre in the Sadr City region of Bagdad.
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.
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.
Tanker parking plan 'will stop sewage dumping'
Healthcare
Dubai Municipality starts work on scheme to improve service at sewage treatment plant.
Tuesday, 07 October 2008
UAE gov't launches medical database
Healthcare
Patient records available via electronic system, to improve access, reduce medication errors.
RAK introduces new ban on smoking
Healthcare
Ras al-Khaimah is latest emirate to outlaw smoking in public places, violators face hefty fines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday, 06 October 2008
73% critical of healthcare services in Gulf region
Healthcare
Arabian Business poll reveals widespread concern about quality of services.
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.
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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Tanker parking plan 'will stop sewage dumping'
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Tanker parking plan 'will stop sewage dumping'
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Tanker parking plan 'will stop sewage dumping'
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