Dr M. Hamed Farooqi, Director of the Dubai Diabetes Centre, also announced that the centre recently completed a proof of concept project for the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to detect diabetic retinopathy.
Thales secures IoT devices in healthcare industry
Thales and Device Authority have announced a jointly developed solution to ensure the authentication of IoT devices and the confidentiality and integrity of the data they rely on.
Emirati students gear up to shape UAE’s healthcare sector
The students were congratulated for their inclusion in ‘Future Medical Stars’, and their upcoming trip to the esteemed Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
Saudi Arabia launches first robot-operated pharmacy
Saudi Arabia has inaugurated its very first smart pharmacy, a robot-operated facility at King Fahd Specialist Hospital.
Abu Dhabi calls for increased push to promote medical tourism
The Abu Dhabi Department of Health has urged all healthcare providers in the capital to document medical tourism patients’ records using its “Shafafiya” e-portal, effective as of September 2018.
Dubai launches competition in search of “remarkable” healthcare talents
As part of its celebration for the Year of Zayed, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has launched a scientific research competition to recognise remarkable talent in the country in the medical field.
Dubai Chamber on-boards “360 Doctor” to foster health and wellness
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has revealed the latest initiative designed to ensure the well-being of its team members.
UAE to boost healthcare training with unified smart platform
The Ministry of Health and Prevention has officially launched the “Maharati” system, a healthcare learning and management system, at the Training and Development Centre in Sharjah.
Saudi Arabia introduces robotic technology to treat spinal injuries
The Medical Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL), a robot treatment device for spinal injuries, has been approved for use in Saudi Arabia.
VR tech to help with recovery of stroke patients in UAE
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has announced its plans to introduce Virtual Reality (VR) rehabilitation in physiotherapy for stroke patients and other patients suffering from balance disorder.
Mubadala Healthcare installs electronic medical records solution at UAE clinic
Mubadala Healthcare and Cerner have collaborated to implement Cerner’s integrated electronic health record (EHR) at Mubadala Healthcare’s Healthpoint facility.
Amazon to acquire $1 billion online pharmacy PillPack
Amazon is buying its way into the heart of U.S. healthcare, shaking up a prescription-drug industry already in the midst …
Dubai Health Authority to support Emirati students to study science
DHA has announced a new initiative that will grant Emirati high school graduates with scholarships to study science, medicine and other healthcare fields.
3D printing brings new life to double amputee Emirati
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in partnership with Mediclinic, Mercuris and Immensa Technology Labs, helped an Emirati double amputee recently became the first to receive 3D printed transtibial prosthetics.