healthcare

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GE HealthCare to Acquire Remaining 50% Stake in Nihon Medi-Physics

News Desk 1 02/12/2024 0

GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) has agreed to acquire full ownership of Nihon Medi-Physics Co., Ltd (NMP), by purchasing from Sumitomo Chemical (TYO: 4005) the 50% stake it does not already own. As part of GE HealthCare, NMP can build on its expertise developing and manufacturing proprietary and

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Saudi Patient Safety Center partners with BD to Advance Healthcare Safety

News Desk 1 11/11/2024 0

The Saudi entity of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, has signed a strategic partnership with the Saudi Patient Safety Center (SPSC) to improve patient safety and healthcare quality across the Kingdom. The partnership, formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that was signed on the sidelines of […]

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CSC’s 2024 Domain Security Report Finds Drop in Healthcare Domain

News Desk 1 01/11/2024 0

CSC, an enterprise-class domain registrar and world leader in mitigating domain and domain name system (DNS) threats, today released its fifth annual Domain Security Report that found, in a ranking across 26 Forbes Global 2000 industries, Healthcare Equipment and Services fell seven spots and out of the top five industry ranking it previously held. The drop in

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TVM Capital Healthcare Announces Investment in Human Longevity, Inc.

News Desk 1 23/09/2024

TVM Capital Healthcare, an international healthcare expansion and growth capital firm, today announced a recent equity investment in San Francisco-based Human Longevity, Inc. (HLI), a global leader since 2013 in advancing precision medicine in the pursuit of healthy aging, often referred to as longevity medicine. The investment will support the company’s growth within the

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Anryton launch its Layer One Network and revolutionary DNA NFT Technology

News Desk 1 19/09/2024

Anryton is proud to announce the official launch of its Layer One network, a groundbreaking advancement in blockchain technology that promises to transform data storage, privacy, and exchange across multiple industries. Alongside this significant milestone, Anryton is unveiling its innovative DNA NFT technology, which leverages Variant Call Format (VCF) files to create

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Malaffi Connects All Abu Dhabi Healthcare Facilities to the Centralised Philips Image Exchange Solution

News Desk 1 16/09/2024

The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), the regulator of the healthcare sector in the Emirate and Malaffi platform, a strategic initiative of DoH operated by M42’s Abu Dhabi Health Data Services (ADHDS), announced the completion of connecting all healthcare facilities in Abu Dhabi through the platform with the support of Philips’ Image Exchange […]

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On World Patient Safety Day, the Frontline Heroes Office (FHO) Recognizes UAE’s Global Leadership in Healthcare Excellence

News Desk 1 16/09/2024

The Frontline Heroes Office (FHO) emphasized that the UAE’s observance of World Patient Safety Day, held annually on September 17, showcases the nation’s unwavering dedication to elevating healthcare standards for all. It serves as a testament to the UAE’s determination to safeguard the health and well-being of its residents. The FHO noted that “World

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amplifAI health partners with USATherm in a Saudi-US Alliance to Advance Thermographic Applications in Healthcare

News Desk 1 03/09/2024

amplifAI health is pleased to announce our partnership with USATherm, a renowned innovator in point-of-care thermal imaging technology. This strategic partnership aims to combine the expertise of both companies to set a new standard in diagnostic capabilities and disease monitoring. The partnership marks the beginning of a collaboration that merges amplifAI’s advanced AI

Corporate UAE

Fast Track Solutions plays a key role in healthcare recruitment

Dan Ngiam 22/08/2024 0

In the Arabian Gulf region Fast Track Solutions, a leading healthcare recruitment agency based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), has branded itself the foremost expert in identifying and sourcing top-tier candidates for hospitals and medical institutions in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the wider Arabian Gulf region. A company statement noted that with over […]

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Organon & Lilly Expand Migraine Commercialization Agreement

News Desk 1 20/08/2024

Organon (NYSE: OGN), a global healthcare company with a focus on women’s health, announced it has expanded its agreement with Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) to become the sole distributor and promoter for the migraine medicine Emgality® (galcanezumab) in the following additional markets: Canada, Colombia, Israel, South Korea, Kuwait, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,

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M42’s leading fertility and maternity experts announce integrated care initiative

News Desk 1 13/08/2024

In a move to ensure world-class healthcare is seamlessly available for prospective and new parents across the M42 group, HealthPlus Fertility & Women’s Health Center has launched a comprehensive referral program in collaboration with Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children. This initiative aims to elevate community health by providing access to specialized

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STADA acquires FITO™from LEO Pharma and expands Consumer Healthcare in the MENA Region

News Desk 1 12/08/2024

The pharmaceutical company STADA is expanding its consumer healthcare business in the MENA region with the acquisition of FITO™ from LEO Pharma. The medical device is based on the wheat extract Rigenase (Damor Farmaceutici, Italy) and is indicated for the dermatological treatment of first- and second-degree burns, ulcers, wounds and abrasions. The herbal origin has […]

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Rural clinics are essential in ensuring access to high-quality healthcare for all

News Desk 1 05/08/2024

Six purpose-built, world-class primary healthcare centers located across the western region of Abu Dhabi continue to play a key role in achieving the UAE’s strategic healthcare priorities. Designed and built by Aspen Medical, a leading provider of healthcare solutions, these clinics are aimed towards helping improve the well-being of the Abu Dhabi community through

Health

Hospitals urged to shift from single-use to reusable medical devices

News Desk 2 04/08/2024 0

Transition to a circular model mooted A groundbreaking study by the Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus University calls for a significant overhaul in hospital practices. It advocates a shift from single-use medical devices to reprocessed, repaired, and recycled tools. This change, the research suggests, could cut hospital costs, resolve operational challenges, and

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Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital (SRH) Plays Integral Role in Groundbreaking Parkinson’s Disease Research, Elevating UAE’s Healthcare Landscape

News Desk 2 05/07/2024

Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital (SRH), a leading healthcare institution in rehabilitation and long-term medical care, and Health Shield Medical Centre (HSMC) under Capital Health, is proud to announce its significant contribution to a groundbreaking research study aimed at advancing the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Pierre Christopher Krystkowiak,

Health

Performance-based pay enhances doctors’ performance

News Desk 2 03/07/2024 0

University of Cologne study shows A groundbreaking study from the University of Cologne, led by Professor Daniel Wiesen, has unveiled a unique approach to enhancing patient care. The pioneering research, which focuses on the impact of performance-based compensation for doctors in primary care settings, has provided compelling evidence of the influence of financial

Business

Pfizer Celebrates 175 Years Of Healthcare Innovation

Arnold Pinto 15/06/2024 0

With Focus On Legacy And Future Breakthroughs Pfizer is committed to driving healthcare innovation, improving healthcare access, and continuing its legacy of transformative medical breakthroughs for years to come. This is the key messaging delivered by Patrick van der Loo, Regional President for the Middle East, Russia, and Africa (MERA) region, as the New

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Mecomed reaffirms its commitment to reinforcing region’s healthcare

News Desk 2 22/05/2024

Mecomed, the Medical Technology Association in the Middle East and Africa, recently participated in the Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week, organised by the Abu Dhabi Department of Health (DoH) under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council. […]

Health

WHO Updates List Of Drug-Resistant Bacteria Threatening Health

Dan Ngiam 19/05/2024 0

To Combat Antimicrobial Resistance The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled its latest Bacterial Priority Pathogens List (BPPL) 2024, underscoring 15 families of antibiotic-resistant bacteria posing significant threats to global health. The list categorised into critical, high, and medium priority groups, is a pivotal guide for prioritising research and development

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M42’s International Patient Services first in the Middle East to receive Global Healthcare Accreditation Certification

News Desk 2 11/05/2024

M42, a global tech-enabled health powerhouse, has achieved the prestigious Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) Certification for Excellence in Medical Travel Patient Experience from the United States for its pioneering approach. With an outstanding overall score of 91 percent, this certification reaffirms M42’s commitment to delivering exceptional care and support