Category: Medical

DUBAI: Dubai will host the 19th Annual Conference of the Middle East Academy of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, which will be held from 19th-21st April at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City, and the 21st TSESI Sinus Course, from 22ns to 24th April 2024 at the Neurology and Spine Hospital in Dubai Science Park. The events will see the participation of more than 1,000 doctors and specialists from 31 countries to improve and expand their clinical skills, showcase their research work and enhance the quality of patient care.

Dr. Moaz Tarabichi, Co-Chair of the Conference and Chairman of the Organising Committee, said that ear, nose and throat surgery as a specialty has developed tremendously in the past few years, and has been characterised by the diversity of delicate and complex cases that serve all categories of patients of all ages.

He explained that the conference will discuss a variety of topics, ranging from the latest diagnostic technologies to pioneering surgical developments, and e
merging treatment methods where various lectures will be given on paediatric ear, nose and throat surgery, rhinoplasty surgery, head and neck surgery, ear surgery and vestibular fixation, ENT and audiology, and a workshop on balance disorder.

He said that the scientific programme consists of unique lectures by a group of distinguished international and regional specialists in all sub-specialities such as endoscopic nose and base surgery, ear surgery and auditory implantation, pediatric ENT, facial plastic surgery, sleep surgery, in addition to head and neck surgery, vestibular auditory medicine, and everything related to rhinology and now.

Dr. Islam Herzallah, Professor of Rhinoplasty and Chairman of the 19th Conference of the Academy of Otolaryngology in the Middle East, said, the Scientific Committee, which includes 11 doctors, was keen this year to select doctors who lecture in their specialised fields, and the number of speakers reached 141 regional and international lecturers from 31 countries.

He exp
lained that after the conference, the twenty-first TSESI sinus course will be held at the Neurological and Spine Hospital in Dubai Science Park, which includes 49 scientific sessions, 235 scientific lectures, 217 scientific research, as well as specialised workshops on human heads, two seminars for the industrial sector, in addition to 30 Heinz Stamberger Research Competition for Residents (30 resident doctors from all over the world are selected in this competition, and more than 22 companies will participate from The most important pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers as sponsors of the conference.

Source: Emirates News Agency

Bethlehem – Ma’an – A new study, conducted on about 500,000 medical records, found that severe viral infections, such as encephalitis and pneumonia, increase the risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

According to the Science Alert website, researchers found 22 links between viral infections and neurodegenerative cases.

He added that people treated for a type of brain infection called viral encephalitis were 31 times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease.

He continued that those who were hospitalized for pneumonia after influenza infection were more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Science Alert also revealed that intestinal infections were also the cause of the development of many neurodegenerative diseases.

He explained that the effect of viral infections on the brain continued for up to 15 years in some cases.

‘It is striking that vaccines are currently available for some of
these viruses, including influenza and pneumonia,’ the researchers wrote.

They added: “Although vaccines do not always prevent disease, they significantly reduce hospital admission rates. This evidence suggests that vaccination may mitigate some of the risks of neurodegenerative diseases.”

Source: Maan News Agency

Bethlehem – Together – Colorectal cancer is one of the most dangerous types of cancer among men and women around the world.

The Health Digest website said that colon cancer occurs when malignant tumors form within the inner lining of the colon due to the accumulation of abnormal cell growth.

According to the Colorectal Cancer Foundation, an estimated 1 in 20 people are at risk of developing colon cancer.

Health Digest explained that genetics may play a role in the risk of contracting the disease, but there are also external factors, such as excessive consumption of alcohol, sugar, processed foods, or red meat.

In addition, some research has found that bowel habits may also increase the risk of colon cancer.

The website said that delaying defecation and holding it for a long time makes the lining of the colon more susceptible to inflammation, and also leads to constipation, so doctors always advise the need to defecate when feeling the need to do so.

The results of the research, which were presented in 2
012 at the annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, concluded that people who suffer from chronic constipation were 1.78 times more likely to develop colorectal cancer compared to individuals who do not suffer from it.

Source: Maan News Agency

Bethlehem – Together – Brain fog is a type of cognitive dysfunction that leads to confusion, memory problems, and lack of concentration.

What is brain fog?

Healthline said that brain fog is not a medical condition in itself but a symptom of other medical conditions.

It is a type of cognitive dysfunction that includes: memory problems – lack of mental clarity – poor concentration.

Some people also describe it as “mental fatigue.”

Brain fog can affect your work, school, or other daily tasks.

What are its possible causes?

There are several reasons why brain fog occurs:

Stress: Chronic stress can increase blood pressure, weaken the immune system, trigger depression, and may also cause mental fatigue.

Lack of sleep: Poor sleep may affect the quality of human brain functions, according to research conducted in 2021, so it is usually recommended to sleep daily for a period of between 8 and 9 hours.

Hormonal changes: 2018 research found that hormonal changes can also cause brain fog. For example, progestero
ne and estrogen levels rise during pregnancy, leading to some effect on short-term memory.

Diet: Diet can also play a role in brain fog. It is known that Vitamin B12 supports healthy brain functioning, which means that a deficiency in this vitamin may affect cognitive function and cause brain fog.

Medications: You should always talk to your doctor, if you notice ‘mental fatigue’ while taking a particular medication. Brain fog is a known side effect of some medications, such as some sleep medications and pain medications.

Source: Maan News Agency

ABU DHABI: The Golden Heart Initiative, a global philanthropic mission launched on 1st January, 2024 by Dr. Shamsheer Vayalil, a healthcare visionary and the Founder and Chairman of Burjeel Holdings, has announced that the initiative concluded, offering free life-saving heart surgeries to 50 children with complex congenital heart diseases.

The Initiative focused on children from conflict zones and underprivileged backgrounds, spanning cultural and geographical boundaries.

Spearheaded by experts, the surgeries were performed at public and private hospitals in Tunisia, Egypt, and India. Children from conflict zones such as Senegal, Libya, and Tunisia, and underprivileged families from Egypt and India were the beneficiaries of the Initiative that concluded within three months. Navigating stringent travel restrictions posed challenges in bringing the children from conflict zones to hospitals for their much-needed surgeries. Special travel permissions had to be obtained through various agencies to support these
families. In India, the Initiative collaborated with government departments to offer high-cost life-saving surgeries that are not covered under existing schemes.

Children aged two months and upward with complex congenital heart diseases such as severe aortic stenosis, a condition where the aortic valve narrows disrupting the normal flow of blood; Tetralogy of Fallot, a condition that affects normal blood flow through the heart; and atrioventricular (AV) canal defect, where a hole in the wall separates the heart’s chambers causing problems with the heart valves, were some of the Initiative’s recipients.

Commenting on the project, Dr. Tarig Ali Elhassan, a renowned cardiac surgeon who headed the medical assessment board of the Initiative, said, ‘We feel proud to support these children in the time of their need with world-class treatment. After announcing the Initiative, we received numerous requests from different parts of the world. We thoroughly reviewed each medical record and shortlisted the candidates ba
sed on the severity of their condition and the guidelines of the Initiative. Later, we brought together global experts in the field to perform the surgeries. We also made arrangements to ease transportation challenges. Everything was done within three months, which we consider a great feat.’

The Golden Heart Initiative turned out to be a unique opportunity for these children to achieve their dreams of leading a fruitful life. Most of them were unable to undergo the surgery earlier due to several reasons such as high expense and lack of proper facilities.

On the impact of the programme, Dr. Shamsheer said, ‘It fills our hearts to see these children taking baby steps into their healthier lives through the Golden Heart Initiative. When we launched the Initiative, it received a good response from all quarters. Executing this mission was not an easy task. With utmost devotion, our doctors and other staff worked towards the healing of these little ones. The Initiative would not have succeeded without their hard w
ork and the families that trusted us. We hope this tribute to Mr. Yusuffali will inspire these little ones to dream big.’

Source:Emirates News Agency