Health

Italy, Korea raise mpox alert level

ROME / SEOULK: Italy and Korea has raised diagnostic alert for mpox, noting that the situation is under control. “The epidemiological situation in Italy at the moment is under control as no cases have been ascertained of the new strain (clade I) of mpox”, the ministry said as quoted by Italian news agency (ANSA). “Our […]

5 Mindful practices that successful professionals follow

Manish Behl is a renowned Mindfulness Teacher and India’s foremost expert in Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence. In this article he recommends mindful practices for professionals and how simple daily practices can boost your brain health. Our world is in constant flux, demanding resilience and adaptability from leaders and entrepreneurs. As stress mounts, the search for […]

China increases precautions at ports as global mpox cases rise

BEIJING: China customs authorities have introduced stricter measures at entry ports to prevent the spread of the monkeypox (mpox) virus, following a rise in global cases, as reported by agencies. Travellers arriving from countries or regions where mpox cases have been confirmed, particularly those who have been exposed to the virus or exhibit symptoms such […]

Mpox virus detected in Pakistan, as per health authorities

PESHAWAR: The health department in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a northern province of Pakistan, announced that three people have been found with the mpox virus. Pakistan has had cases of mpox, also called monkeypox, previously. It was not immediately clear which variant was detected in the patients. The World Health Organization has called the recent outbreak of […]

First case of Mpox detected in Sweden

Sweden has reported its first case of the highly contagious Monkeypox variant that has led the World Health Organisation to issue a global health emergency. (This is a developing story. Stay tuned for future updates on this important news.) STOCKHOLM: The Public Health Agency of Sweden has reported the first case of mpox in Sweden, […]

Does cold medicine Mucinex contain cancer-causing benzene?

A recent independent report reveals that the generic version of the popular cold and allergy medicine Mucinex, available at major retail chains like CVS, Walmart, Target, and Walgreens in the US, contains benzene, a chemical linked to cancer. Benzene is a colourless, flammable liquid used in making products like plastics, synthetic fibres, household cleaners, gasoline, […]

76-year-old man with complex history saved by aortic valve implant

Aster Hospital Qusais, successfully performed a groundbreaking transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedure Dubai: Aster Hospital Qusais, successfully performed a groundbreaking transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) procedure on Mr. Mohammed Iqbal Usman, a 76-year-old male with a complex medical history. Usman, an Indian national, presented with severe aortic stenosis compounded by chronic atrial fibrillation, hypertension, […]

Revolutionary procedure ends years of pain and bleeding for 34-year-old

The endovascular embolization of the superior rectal artery is the first case of a patient receiving this innovative minimally invasive surgery in the Middle East and Africa region Dubai: Medcare Hospital Al Safa successfully treated a patient with complex recurrent stage III haemorrhoids using an innovative minimal invasive procedure. Despite undergoing a previous surgical procedure, the patient […]

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