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Low-cost maternity hospital gains ground
(January
4, 2007)
-- A low-cost maternity hospital is clearly
gaining ground in Dubai. What with most corporate health insurance
companies leaving out maternity care from its purview, an increasing
percentage of middle class expatriates are getting hooked on to the
'affordability factor' to protect themselves...more
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American Hospital provides aid to hearing impaired
children
(January
1, 2007)
-- Dubai's bid for the slot of a top-notch
medical tourist destination has strengthened in recent years with
tourists traveling from different parts of the world to Dubai to receive
medical attention at many of its private multi-specialty hospitals...more
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Sucking your thumb ruins teeth, says Jebel Ali
Hospital
(December
29, 2006)
-- Children who suck on dummies or their
thumbs for more than the first year of life are twice as likely to have
crooked milk teeth, according to specialists at Jebel Ali Hospital,
Dubai...more
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New ingredient in milk formulae to protect
short-sightedness in children
(December
19, 2006)
-- A new ingredient in popular milk formulae
available in the Middle East might be crucial in preventing
short-sightedness in children. Pioneers in infant and childhood milk formulae, Wyeth Nutrition has
included that vital ingredient, lutein, in its Progress Milk product, as
part of its commitment to children's health in the Middle East...more
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Sebamed eyes bigger profits in the Middle East
region (December
18, 2006)
-- The childcare industry in the Middle East
is going all the way up. Despite intense competition, major
international brands are continuing to grow their profits, indicating
the tremendous potential in the market. "Massive growth of
population, a baby boom and diversification of our product lines have
paid rich dividends for us in recent years," said Dr. Bita Hamidi,
UAE Product Manager, Sebamed...more
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Visitors throng Mother Baby & Child Show on
first day (December
16, 2006)
-- The UAE Minister of Social Affairs, Ms.
Mariam Mohammed Khalfan Al Roumi, inaugurated the Mother, Baby and Child
Show 2006 (14-16 December) at the Zabeel Hall, Dubai International Exhibition and
Convention Centre, setting in motion, three days of
fun-filled and edutainment activities, carefully crafted to offer
parents and children an insight into the latest trends into the
worldwide healthcare industry...more
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Introducing baby to solid foods too early
increases risk of allergic diseases-- Feeding solid foods to infants before 6
months of age can increase the risk of allergies, while exclusive
breastfeeding for at least 6 months may prevent the onset of allergic
symptoms later in life, according to a paper published in the Annals of
Allergy, Asthma and Immunology...more
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Jenan Medical Center launches newborn screening
tests for Dubai and the United Arab Emirates-- Jenan Medical
Center, a Dubai-based
specialty medical center, has started newborn screening tests
specifically to meet the ever increasing cases of various genetic
diseases and disorders that are prevalent in Dubai and the United Arab
Emirates...more
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Low vitamin E intake during pregnancy can lead to
childhood asthma--
Children whose mothers had a low
intake of vitamin E during pregnancy are more likely to develop wheezing
and asthma by age five...more
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