40,000 deaths a year due to junk food, says health watchdog Nice

Posted Tue, 06/22/2010 - 09:51

London, June 22 (BNA) The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) says that unhealthy foods have wreaked a "terrible toll of ill health" on the nation and placed a "substantial" strain on the economy, this was published at the UK daily '' the Daily Telegraph''.

Successful three-way transplant at Salmaniya Medical Complex

Posted Sat, 06/19/2010 - 18:56

Manama Jun 19 (BNA) Two Bahrainis and one Saudi had each a gift of life thanks to a clinically brain dead Filipina.

12 injured as Israeli forces storm Al-Aqsa compound

Posted Sun, 02/28/2010 - 11:37

Occupied Jerusalem, Feb. 28 (BNA) Twelve Palestinians suffered tear gas inhalation injuries as Israeli forces deployed riot dispersal gear, while the injured gathered near Bab Al Majlis on Sunday, the gate leading into the Al Aqsa Mosque compound. One woman, in her forties, was taken to a nearby clinic to undergo treatment.

HEALTH MINISTER INSPECTS AIRPORT PREPARATIONS TO RECEIVE RETURING PILGRIMS

Posted Wed, 12/02/2009 - 21:15

MANAMA, DEC. 2 (BNA) HEALTH MINISTER DR. FAISAL BIN YAQOUB AL HAMAR YESTERDAY PAID AN INSPECTION VISIT TO THE BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT'S CLINIC TO VIEW THE ARRANGEMENTS MADE SO FAR TO RECEIVE PILGRIMS RETURNING FROM MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA.

Bahrain IVF clinics ordered to set up special care units

Posted Thu, 10/01/2009 - 10:46

Bahrain Finance Minister appointed Chair of World Bank, IMF Development Committee

Oxford Business Group appoints new Editorial Manager for Bahrain

Posted Sun, 09/27/2009 - 14:35

Bahrain IVF clinics ordered to set up special care units

AT LEAST 38 DEAD IN FIRE KAZAKHSTAN ROUTINE

Posted Sun, 09/13/2009 - 13:02

ALMATY, SEPT. 13 (BNA) AT LEAST 38 PEOPLE DIED SUNDAY IN A FIRE AT A DRUG CLINIC IN THE SOUTH OF THE CENTRAL ASIAN REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN, LOCAL MEDIA REPORTED.

NEW HEALTH PLANS TO FACE H1N1 SPREAD

Posted Fri, 08/28/2009 - 15:19

TOKYO, AUGUST 28 (BNA) THE JAPANESE MINISTRY OF HEALTH HAS ASKED THE HOSPITALS AND CLINICS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TO EXTEND WORK HOURS TO BE ABLE TO FACE THE FAST OUTBREAK OF SWINE FLU AND TO PROVIDE MEDICAL TREATMENT TO THE MAXIMUM OF H1N1 SUFFERERS.

KFH-Bahrain, Injaz Bahrain launch 4th Annual Bahrain Sophia Antipolis Mentorship Programme

Posted Mon, 07/20/2009 - 10:39

Planet Pharmacy LLC, a Dubai-based pharmacy retailer, is set to launch 250 pharmacies across the United Arab Emirates and over 500 in Saudi Arabia by 2012, making it the largest pharmacy chain in the Middle East.
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John Makepeace, Chief Executive of Planet Pharmacy.
The company, which is a joint venture between Julphar and the private equity division of Global Investment House, will open pharmacies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi by December this year.

The pharmacies, to be named Health First, will be launched with the objective of growing to be the market leader in the pharmaceutical retail business across the region.

John Makepeace, Chief Executive of Planet Pharmacy, said:

'Planet Pharmacy and its Health First stores have a vision of becoming the biggest and most trusted pharmacy brand in the Middle East within the next three years.'Read more

OTech Imaging organizes another PACS/DICOM/HL7 workshop in Manama

Posted Wed, 07/15/2009 - 09:01

After a series of successful seminars in Dubai & Egypt, ICT for Health along with its US partners OTech Imaging is organizing another PACS/DICOM/HL7 Workshop in Manama, Bahrain from 1-5 Nov 2009.

The course is equally good for healthcare student to healthcare decision makers, PACS Admins, Health Ministries, CTOs, CIOs of the hospitals, Radiology departments, radiographic technicians, PACS Vendors etc.

About the Workshop:

The workshop is a typical example of blended learning because it uses books, self-paced CD's as well as face-to-face training. You will get a thorough understanding of all the aspects of a typical PACS System Administrator's job. In addition, one gains the technical background that allows one to do his or her job in a knowledgeable manner. Our seminars are limited with regard to the attendance and is very interactive with a great deal of hands-on throughout the week.

Detailed Learning Objectives:

Participants will understand the basic components of a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), the associated clinical workflow, and the technical aspects to exchange the image and information management information between digital modalities, PACS and Radiology Information Systems (RIS). This will allow the participants to perform PACS System Administration duties which include:

• Preserving the image and information integrity, including image quality.

• Managing the installation and/or enhancements of a PACS system.

• Continuously improving the system efficiency and integrity.
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Mercedes sales rise 21% in Bahrain

Posted Wed, 07/15/2009 - 08:06

After a series of successful seminars in Dubai & Egypt, ICT for Health along with its US partners OTech Imaging is organizing another PACS/DICOM/HL7 Workshop in Manama, Bahrain from 1-5 Nov 2009.

The course is equally good for healthcare student to healthcare decision makers, PACS Admins, Health Ministries, CTOs, CIOs of the hospitals, Radiology departments, radiographic technicians, PACS Vendors etc.

About the Workshop:

The workshop is a typical example of blended learning because it uses books, self-paced CD's as well as face-to-face training. You will get a thorough understanding of all the aspects of a typical PACS System Administrator's job. In addition, one gains the technical background that allows one to do his or her job in a knowledgeable manner. Our seminars are limited with regard to the attendance and is very interactive with a great deal of hands-on throughout the week.

Detailed Learning Objectives:

Participants will understand the basic components of a Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), the associated clinical workflow, and the technical aspects to exchange the image and information management information between digital modalities, PACS and Radiology Information Systems (RIS). This will allow the participants to perform PACS System Administration duties which include:

• Preserving the image and information integrity, including image quality.

• Managing the installation and/or enhancements of a PACS system.

• Continuously improving the system efficiency and integrity.
Read more

Volkswagen Middle East offers free service check-ups across the region

Posted Sun, 06/21/2009 - 11:00

United Arab Emirates: Volkswagen Middle East is offering Volkswagen car owners free vehicle check-ups by its Service Clinic experts regardless of the model or the year of the car.