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Bahrain to set up major heart hospitalBahrain will build a 140-bed world-class hospital dedicated to heart care, which will feature outpatient clinics, an emergency ward for chest diseases, a paediatric unit and other medical facilities. HRH Prime Minister Prince Khal More… |
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Too many drugs 'compromising heart health'About 80 million Americans suffer from heart disease, the nation's No. 1 killer, and most are on multiple drugs. Some cardiologists think prescribing has gotten out of hand. &nb More… |
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Iran reopens Afghan consulate after protestsIran has reopened its consulate in the Afghan city of Herat, a week after it was reported closed following anti-Iranian protests outside the compound, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said. The demonstrators were protesting More… |
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Sugary drinks linked to higher stroke riskWomen who imbibe sugary soft drinks almost every day are 83 percent more likely to have a certain type of stroke than women who rarely drink sodas and other sweetened beverages, according to a Japanese study. More… |
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Cardiac congress in Dubai in NovThe Third Emirates Cardiac Society Congress will be hosted by the Emirates Cardiac Society in Dubai in November. The event will be held from November 1 3 at the Grand Hyatt Dubai. & More… |
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Jordan firm develops novel coronary stentJordan-based Abu Sheikha Drugstore, a leading distributor of pharmaceutical and medical supplies, said it has developed the 'world's first bioabsorbable coronary stent' and is awaiting its registeration. Abu Sheikha sa More… |
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Dorma launches new easy action door closerDorma has introduced a new easy action sliding door closer that comes with a built-in “heart” to ensure that the door can be opened with ease. Bearing the IBU stamp for environmental sustainability, the TS 93 features Dorma’s pioneering he More… |
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Type 2 diabetics 'face higher heart disease risk'Cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer among Type 2 diabetes patients, according to a research by global healthcare major MSD. MSD presented its latest diabetes research and development insights during the Congress of the Intern More… |
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Extra weight ‘doesn't always mean heart woes’Carrying extra weight doesn't necessarily mean your heart is ailing, according to a Greek study that adds to a growing body of evidence suggesting that overweight people aren't always unhealthy. The study, published in the Journal of the A More… |
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Heart disease causes 25pc deaths in UAEOver 25 per cent of deaths in the UAE are caused by cardiovascular disease, and high cholesterol levels are a major cause of heart disease, according to a cardiology expert. Heart disease is the No 1 cause of death in the UAE, stated Dr Om More… |
