Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, The Department of Economic Development (DED) organised the 25th Annual Dubai Business Excellence Awards, to recognize outstanding pursuit of excellence in business practices in 2018. Aster DM Healthcare, one of the leading healthcare […]
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Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
What is diabetic nephrology and other complications? Diabetic Nephropathy is a complication that occurs in diabetic patients which leads to permanent damage of blood vessels and cells of the kidney. This can occur for both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes mellitus. Upto 40 % of diabetic individuals can develop diabetic nephropathy. Diabetic nephropathy progress in […]
Tattoos and Blood Donation
Can people with tattoos donate blood? Yes, people who have undergone body art procedures (tattoos) or have body piercings can surely donate blood but only after a specific period of time and once you meet certain established regulations. As per the World Health Organization guidelines, one is eligible to donate blood only after a year […]
Preventing infections while fasting
During Ramadan, there is a significant decrease in water consumption over a long period of time. The unrelenting heat, harsh sunlight and longer days do not make it easy for people who fast. When you add dehydration, fatigue and weakness to the equation, you can have several health complications, including kidney stones and urinary tract infections […]
UAE, India come together to reduce plastic footprint on the occasion of World Environment Day
UAE consumes 13 billion plastic bags annually. The Embassy of India in UAE and the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) have joined forces to ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. On the occasion of World Environment Day, the minister of MOCCAE Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, and Indian Ambassador to UAE Navdeep Singh Suri, […]