According to statistics, around five per cent of the population in the UAE have been diagnosed with thyroid disease. However, this number is debatable as thyroid symptoms go mostly unnoticed and mistaken for other conditions. This January, which is also Thyroid Awareness Month around the world, we hope to encourage people to get themselves tested […]
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Hirsutism in teens: A hairy situation
Hirsutism is a condition of unwanted, male-pattern hair growth in women. Hirsutism results in excessive amounts of dark, coarse hair on body areas where men typically grow hair — face, chest, and back. However, hirsutism is a medical condition that can arise from excess male hormones called androgens, primarily testosterone. It can also be due […]
From severe Allergic Rhinitis & Asthma to winning a bronze medal in relay race.
Mahroosh Muhammad Kamran is an 11-year-old girl, had spent the last 5 years suffering from severe Allergic Rhinitis and Asthma. Her condition had caused her to sneeze and cough all throughout the day, along with episodes of wheezing and ronchi. And the nights were no better either, where Mahroosh had to endure breathing difficulties and […]
Men’s Health Awareness Month
June is Men’s Health Month which is celebrated across the globe to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of diseases among men and boys. As a primary care physician, by appropriate preventive care, we can lessen future health decline in men. Health conditions that men should be screened […]
Cardiovascular disease, Warning signs and Risk Factors
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of chronic disease morbidity and mortality all over the world. Around 17.7 million people worldwide succumb to cardiovascular diseases every year.* Cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of premature death, includes heart attacks, strokes, and other circulatory related diseases. Particularly shocking is the increased rate in heart attacks among young people. According to many studies all […]