Category: Medical

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, opened the inaugural Cleveland Clinic Global Summit on Innovations in Cancer Care that took place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

The three-day summit, hosted by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, brought together over 30 leading oncology experts from Cleveland Clinic’s global network, cementing the hospital’s commitment to advancing medical education and innovation in the UAE and wider region.

Sheikh Nahyan reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to leading in medical advancements in cancer care. This is done through research and innovation for the rapid development of the latest technologies, as well as improved screening, detection, and prevention of cancer.

Emphasising how the UAE has emerged as a hub of innovation and excellence for health, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak said, ‘President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has identified our population’s health and wellness as one of our highe
st national priorities. With His Highness’s leadership and guidance, we are proud that our health care system is characterised by excellence, teamwork, relevant medical research, state-of-the-art hospitals and clinics, quality assurance and accountability, and the accelerated use of technology.’

‘This global summit reflects the fact that cancer is a global concern. We welcome this summit as an important step in focusing on cancer as one of the greatest challenges to the quality and extent of healthcare in the world. It is only through knowledge exchange, cooperation across borders, and multi-disciplinary approaches to the fight against cancer can you hope to keep pace with developments that will allow you to treat your patients most effectively. I am delighted to note that by hosting this global summit, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi continues to advance its important mission of promoting medical research, best medical practice, and continuing medical education in the United Arab Emirates and beyond,’ Sheikh Nah
yan added.

Dr. Faek El Jamali, Chair of the Cleveland Clinic Global Summit on Innovations in Cancer Care and staff physician, general surgery at the Digestive Disease Institute, said, ‘We are honoured to host the inaugural Cleveland Clinic Global Summit on Innovations in Cancer Care here in Abu Dhabi. The summit highlights the critical role of international medical collaboration in advancing cancer care. By bringing together experts from around the world, we aim to not only explore the latest advancements but also tailor them to the unique challenges and opportunities in the UAE and the broader Gulf region.’

The summit saw the launch of the Cleveland Clinic Global Cancer Award, an annual accolade to recognise individuals who have spearhead the fight against cancer on a local or global level. The award in its inaugural ceremony was handed over to HRH Princess Dina Mired of Jordan by Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Chairman of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of M42, in r
ecognition of HRH’s profound efforts to raise awareness and support for cancer patients and their families.

In his presentation speech, Al Nowais emphasised the urgency to accelerate the fight against cancer with statistics revealing a recent surge in cancer diagnoses in individuals under 40 on a global scale. He urged prioritising research with a focus on prevention, precision, and personalisation by harnessing collective resources, knowledge, expertise, and innovation.

The summit, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), concluded saw over [XX] local, regional and international participants. Throughout the summit, attendees engaged in dynamic discussions and specialty break-out sessions on a diverse range of topics led by oncology experts, including the role of genomics and AI in cancer screening and prevention, developments in surgical and radiation oncology, and global oncology challenges and opportunities.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s comprehensive approach to
cancer care was also showcased during exclusive tours of the Fatima bint Mubarak Cancer Center, which gave insights into cutting-edge technologies and therapies used at the centre and understand the application of personalised treatment plans.

With a team of renowned physicians and state-of-the-art facilities, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has remained steadfast in its commitment to pioneering excellence in healthcare in the region and beyond. Its innovative approach to care within oncology amongst other specialties, enabled by cutting-edge technology, has positioned the hospital as a leader in complex care, offering patients access to cutting-edge therapies and personalised treatment plans tailored to their unique needs.

Source: Emirates News Agency

ABU DHABI: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, opened the inaugural Cleveland Clinic Global Summit on Innovations in Cancer Care that took place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Abu Dhabi.

The three-day summit, hosted by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, part of the M42 group, brought together over 30 leading oncology experts from Cleveland Clinic’s global network, cementing the hospital’s commitment to advancing medical education and innovation in the UAE and wider region.

Sheikh Nahyan reaffirmed the UAE’s commitment to leading in medical advancements in cancer care. This is done through research and innovation for the rapid development of the latest technologies, as well as improved screening, detection, and prevention of cancer.

Emphasising how the UAE has emerged as a hub of innovation and excellence for health, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak said, ‘President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has identified our population’s health and wellness as one of our highe
st national priorities. With His Highness’s leadership and guidance, we are proud that our health care system is characterised by excellence, teamwork, relevant medical research, state-of-the-art hospitals and clinics, quality assurance and accountability, and the accelerated use of technology.’

‘This global summit reflects the fact that cancer is a global concern. We welcome this summit as an important step in focusing on cancer as one of the greatest challenges to the quality and extent of healthcare in the world. It is only through knowledge exchange, cooperation across borders, and multi-disciplinary approaches to the fight against cancer can you hope to keep pace with developments that will allow you to treat your patients most effectively. I am delighted to note that by hosting this global summit, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi continues to advance its important mission of promoting medical research, best medical practice, and continuing medical education in the United Arab Emirates and beyond,’ Sheikh Nah
yan added.

Dr. Faek El Jamali, Chair of the Cleveland Clinic Global Summit on Innovations in Cancer Care and staff physician, general surgery at the Digestive Disease Institute, said, ‘We are honoured to host the inaugural Cleveland Clinic Global Summit on Innovations in Cancer Care here in Abu Dhabi. The summit highlights the critical role of international medical collaboration in advancing cancer care. By bringing together experts from around the world, we aim to not only explore the latest advancements but also tailor them to the unique challenges and opportunities in the UAE and the broader Gulf region.’

The summit saw the launch of the Cleveland Clinic Global Cancer Award, an annual accolade to recognise individuals who have spearhead the fight against cancer on a local or global level. The award in its inaugural ceremony was handed over to HRH Princess Dina Mired of Jordan by Hasan Jasem Al Nowais, Chairman of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of M42, in r
ecognition of HRH’s profound efforts to raise awareness and support for cancer patients and their families.

In his presentation speech, Al Nowais emphasised the urgency to accelerate the fight against cancer with statistics revealing a recent surge in cancer diagnoses in individuals under 40 on a global scale. He urged prioritising research with a focus on prevention, precision, and personalisation by harnessing collective resources, knowledge, expertise, and innovation.

The summit, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), concluded saw over [XX] local, regional and international participants. Throughout the summit, attendees engaged in dynamic discussions and specialty break-out sessions on a diverse range of topics led by oncology experts, including the role of genomics and AI in cancer screening and prevention, developments in surgical and radiation oncology, and global oncology challenges and opportunities.

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s comprehensive approach to
cancer care was also showcased during exclusive tours of the Fatima bint Mubarak Cancer Center, which gave insights into cutting-edge technologies and therapies used at the centre and understand the application of personalised treatment plans.

With a team of renowned physicians and state-of-the-art facilities, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has remained steadfast in its commitment to pioneering excellence in healthcare in the region and beyond. Its innovative approach to care within oncology amongst other specialties, enabled by cutting-edge technology, has positioned the hospital as a leader in complex care, offering patients access to cutting-edge therapies and personalised treatment plans tailored to their unique needs.

Source: Emirates News Agency

SHARJAH: The Al Qasimia University in Sharjah, in collaboration with the “Friends of Diabetes” association under the Health Education Department of the Sharjah Supreme Council for Family Affairs, concluded the second edition of the “Diabetes Ambassadors” programme. The programme involved the participation of forty students, representing various countries from around the world.

The programme provided a significant platform for training participating students by competent doctors to raise health awareness among students about the disease and its management, as well as to disseminate awareness among the healthy individuals to protect themselves from this contemporary ailment. Additionally, it offered practical training on the use of blood sugar measurement devices and how to provide first aid to diabetic patients in emergency situations.

During the event, commendable examples were showcased by the students of the University in raising awareness about preventive and health aspects, and disseminating awareness a
mong their communities to prevent and mitigate diabetes.

At the end of the ceremony, Dr. Awad Al Khalaf, the University Director, accompanied by Khawla Al Hajj, the chairman of the board of the Friends of Diabetes association, honoured the participants in the programme. Khawla Al-Hajj extended her gratitude to the director of the University, the university staff, and the students for their continuous support in assisting the efforts of the association in developing its roles towards promoting health awareness among their peers and in their respective countries.

Dr. Al Khalaf, the university director, expressed his delight at the success of the second edition of the “Diabetes Ambassadors” programme in collaboration with the “Friends of Diabetes” association. The programme played a vital role in equipping and educating forty students from diverse nationalities, representing the university, enabling them to spread health awareness in their communities.

Source: Emirates News Agency

DUBAI: The International Middle East Joint Surgery Conference will be held at Jumeirah Hotel, Emirates Towers next Friday in cooperation with the American Society of Pelvic and Knee Surgeons and the Asian Society of Joint Surgery and Replacement, for the first time in the region, with the participation of 1,000 international surgeons specialising in joint replacement surgery.

Dr. Sameeh Tarabichi, Supreme President of the Conference, stressed the importance of this global event. It will bring together prominent speakers, orthopaedic surgeons, trainers, nurses, and medical students from different countries, There will be panel discussions, with research papers and reports presented on modern surgical techniques and developments related to shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, and sports surgeries, in addition to providing interactive sessions with experts and specialists.

He pointed out that the current session of the conference will focus on technological developments and introduce modern techniques in joint surgery,
such as joint design, the use of a three-dimensional printer, and innovation in robotic surgeries. Difficult cases will be presented for discussion in addition to seminars and workshops to train doctors on the best ways to replace joints. There will be discussions on the latest global developments in sports medicine, and ankle and joint reimplantation according to the regional specifications.

He pointed out that an Asian patient’s anatomy is different from that of a Western or European patient, and therefore, it is necessary to design special things for Middle Eastern patients that suit their own environment. For example, the design and measurements of the knee and knee angles must be in line with what serves the Arab patient, such as sitting on the floor and praying.

Dr. Samih added that the conference aims to create a platform that brings together doctors and joint surgery specialists from around the world under one roof to discuss modern developments and techniques in the treatment of orthopaedic disease
s.

As in previous editions, the conference continues to be a leading platform in the region for networking and interaction between prosthetic suppliers and doctors from the region and the world.

Dr. Muhammad Moaz Adi, President of the Conference, said there would be 69 regional and international lecturers from 14 participating countries, 120 lectures in 21 scientific sessions, 35 scientific research, and five practical workshops, including two workshops on human corpses brought specifically for this purpose from the United States of America.

Three seminars for the industrial sector and 13 scientific research sessions for doctors and resident doctors will cover all fields, including knee replacement surgery, pelvic and shoulder replacement, foot and heel replacement surgery, infection in joint replacement and fractures around implants, innovation in joint replacement, knee sports medicine, musculoskeletal medicine, and oncology.

This year, the conference will feature a video presentation of surgeries by ex
perts who will provide advice related to orthopaedic surgery. In addition to a question-and-answer session, more than 18 companies from the most important pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers will participate in the accompanying exhibition as sponsors of the conference.

ICJR is an independent, non-profit organisation founded to change the status quo of orthopaedic education, and is dedicated to reinventing new ways of acquiring knowledge that contributes to improving patient health outcomes.

Source: Emirates News Agency

GENEVA: A ‘staggering’ number of workers, amounting to more than 70 per cent of the global workforce, are likely to be exposed to climate-change-related health hazards, and existing occupational safety and health (OSH) protections are struggling to keep up with the resulting risks, according to a new report by the International Labour Organisation (ILO).

The report, Ensuring safety and health at work in a changing climate, says that climate change is already having a serious impact on the safety and health of workers in all regions of the world. The ILO estimates that more than 2.4 billion workers (out of a global workforce of 3.4 billion) are likely to be exposed to excessive heat at some point during their work, according to the most recent figures available (2020). When calculated as a share of the global workforce, the proportion has increased from 65.5 per cent to 70.9 per cent since 2000.

In addition, the report estimates that 18,970 lives and 2.09 million disability-adjusted life years are lost annua
lly due to the 22.87 million occupational injuries, which are attributable to excessive heat. This is not to mention the 26.2 million people worldwide living with chronic kidney disease linked to workplace heat stress (2020 figures).

However, the impact of climate change on workers goes well beyond exposure to excessive heat, the report says, creating a ‘cocktail of hazards’, which result in a range of dangerous health conditions.

The report notes that numerous health conditions in workers have been linked to climate change, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, kidney disfunction and mental health conditions. The impact includes:

1.6 billion workers exposed to UV radiation, with more than 18,960 work-related deaths annually from nonmelanoma skin cancer.

1.6 billion likely to be exposed to workplace air pollution, resulting in up to 860,000 work-related deaths among outdoor workers annually.

Over 870 million workers in agriculture, likely to be exposed to pesticides, with more
than 300,000 deaths attributed to pesticide poisoning annually.

15,000 work-related deaths every year due to exposure to parasitic and vector-borne diseases.

‘It’s clear that climate change is already creating significant additional health hazards for workers,’ said Manal Azzi, OSH Team Lead at the ILO. ‘It is essential that we heed these warnings. Occupational safety and health considerations must be become part of our climate change responses – both policies and actions. Working in safe and healthy environments is recognized as one of the ILO’s fundamental principles and rights at work. We must deliver on that commitment in relation to climate change, just as in every other aspect of work.’

The report also explores current country responses, including revising or creating new legislation, regulations and guidance, and improving climate mitigation strategies – such as energy efficiency measures – in working environments.

Source: Emirates News Agency