Mental health issues on the rise

DUBAI - Increase in mental health issues among adolescents was the main topic of discussion amongst officials at the regional workshop on Adolescent Health Situation Analysis and Regional Core Indicators held on Sunday.

Diabetics visit OP more often

DUBAI - Nearly double the number of patients with diabetes visit the outpatient section in Abu Dhabi as compared to patients in the United States, according to a comparative study carried out by Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD).

Diabetes centre to expand services

DUBAI - The Dubai Diabetes Centre will expand its premises and services to provide diabetic children under the age of 18 with comprehensive diabetes care and management.

DHA simplifies medical complaints procedure

DUBAI - According to a new and simplified medical complaints procedure announced by the Dubai Health Authority, the medical complaints committee will require testimonies of doctors and complainants only in major malpractice cases.

New technique to widen arteries

DUBAI - A breakthrough technique to open narrowed heart arteries without cutting open the chest was carried out on three elderly UAE nationals at Al Qasimi Hospital in Sharjah on Monday.