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The Thumbay Institute of Aesthetics (TIA) at Thumbay Hospital Fujairah has successfully performed an advanced body contouring surgery on a young female patient following significant weight loss after bariatric treatment. Massive weight reduction is life-changing. But for many patients, the journey doesn’t end with the weight loss itself. Loose skin, altered body proportions, and loss […] The post Thumbay Institute of Aesthetics, Fujairah Performs Advanced Post-Bariatric Body Contouring Surgery appeared first on Web-Release.

The Thumbay Institute of Aesthetics (TIA) at Thumbay Hospital Fujairah has successfully performed an advanced body contouring surgery on a young female patient following significant weight loss after bariatric treatment. Massive weight reduction is life-changing. But for many patients, the journey doesn’t end with the weight loss itself. Loose skin, altered body proportions, and loss […] The post Thumbay Institute of Aesthetics, Fujairah Performs Advanced Post-Bariatric Body Contouring Surgery appeared first on Web-Release.

On the occasion of World Cancer Day, the LAU Medical Center – Rizk Hospital organized a heartfelt event on February 4, bringing together patients, survivors, caregivers, medical professionals, and artists in a powerful celebration of resilience, compassion, and collective healing. The event opened with a welcome address by Dr. Hady Ghanem, who emphasized the medical […] The post LAU Medical Center – Rizk Hospital Honors World Cancer Day Through Stories of Courage, Care, and Hope appeared first on Web-Release.

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to sofetabart mipitecan (LY4170156) for the treatment of adult patients with platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer, who have received prior bevacizumab and mirvetuximab soravtansine, if eligible. Sofetabart mipitecan is a […] The post Lilly’s sofetabart mipitecan receives U.S. FDA’s Breakthrough Therapy designation for the treatment of certain patients with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer appeared first on Web-Release.

Imagine being able to shed kilograms by simply managing your body’s hunger signals, all without a having a single cut or ingesting medication or injections with possible side effects. Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital has launched Moviva in the UAE, an innovative endoscopic procedure that is changing the weight loss game by focusing on ghrelin, the […] The post Medcare Royal Specialty Hospital introduces Moviva, UAE’s first non-surgical, medicine free endoscopic weight-loss procedure appeared first on Web-Release.

In the month of January, people around the world make New Year’s resolutions to improve their health. For some adults living with obesity, lifestyle changes alone may not be enough to treat the disease. The World Health Organization reports that 1 in 8 people in the world were living with obesity in 2022. In parts […] The post New year, new focus on health: Mayo Clinic expert highlights effective treatment options for obesity appeared first on Web-Release.

On Tuesday, November 18, the consortium of the European project MILenARI (Mediterranean International Lentivirus ARI) held its inaugural meeting online, with the participation of all partners and representatives of the Interreg NEXT MED program, which funds the project. The meeting was very fruitful and marked the start of an initiative with a clear mission: to […] The post The American University of Beirut participates in MILenARI: a European project to democratize access to CAR-T therapy in the Mediterranean appeared first on Web-Release.

Medcare Women & Children Hospital has successfully administered a pioneering intrathecal gene therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) to Hulus, a three-year-old patient from Turkey. This milestone positions Medcare among the first private healthcare providers worldwide to offer this innovative treatment to an older international patient, overcoming previous age and weight limitations. SMA is a […] The post UAE’s Medcare treats first international SMA patient with revolutionary intrathecal gene therapy appeared first on Web-Release.

Families who were previously informed that their children had outgrown the eligibility for SMA gene therapy or were deemed not the right weight, now have renewed hope. Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital in Al Qusais has become among the first centres outside the USA to offer a newly licensed intrathecal gene therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy […] The post UAE’s Medcare among first centres outside the US to offer new SMA treatment for patients over two years of age appeared first on Web-Release.

As the UAE marks its 54th National Day this year, we come together in celebration of our nation’s enduring unity, shared purpose, and forward-looking vision. This occasion honors the foundational legacy of His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, and reflects the steadfast leadership of […] The post Eid Al Etihad: United in Vision, Innovation & Progress appeared first on Web-Release.