High blood pressure is a common condition which in the long-term cause health problems by causing damage to various organs which used to be called as Target Organ Damage. Commonly Heart, Kidneys, Eyes and Brain gets affected, however, the damage can be widespread. As per one of the surveys conducted by Dubai Health Authority (DHA), […]
Month: May 2016
Integrated Liver Care: the future of liver disease management
Management of advanced liver diseases is a challenging task. The complex nature of liver diseases requires a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure the best outcome for patients. The World Health Organization reports that total deaths worldwide from cirrhosis and liver cancer are increasing. Furthermore, this trend is reflected locally as nearly 30 percent of the UAE’s […]
World Asthma Day
Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses in children. It occurs when small air passages in the lungs easily get inflamed and overreact to allergens and respiratory viral infections. When the muscles in the walls of the small air passages are stimulated by environmental allergens or infections, they release inflammatory agents that result […]
Tips on Asthma – World Asthma Day
Asthma is a challenging condition, especially in children. It can affect all areas of your child’s life. In childhood asthma, the lungs and airways become easily inflamed when exposed to certain triggers, such as inhaling airborne pollen or catching a cold. Childhood asthma can cause bothersome daily symptoms that interfere with school, sports, and sleep. […]
Childhood Asthma – World Asthma Day
What is asthma? Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways, characterized by recurrent, reversible, airway obstruction. Airway inflammation leads to airway hyperreactivity, which causes the airways to narrow in response to various stimuli, including allergens, exercise, and cold air. Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood. Asthma accounts for more school […]