Reporter/ Fazeena Saleem

HMC holds awareness drive on dementia 15 Sep 2018 - 02:37 am

DOHA: With at least three new cases of people with complaints of memory loss seen at Memory Clinic of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)...

Backpacks, less activity trigger back pain in kids 12 Sep 2018 - 03:47 am

DOHA: The number of children visiting Orthopedic Clinics at the Hamad General Hospital (HGH) for muscle and joint pain has increased recently. Most...

45% of patients seek palliative care at NCCCR 11 Sep 2018 - 03:18 am

DOHA: About 45 percent of total patients admitted to National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR), part of Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC)...

Al Ahli signs education agreement with WCM-Q 10 Sep 2018 - 02:42 am

DOHA: Under a new initiative, medical students at the Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) are now able to receive training at the Al Ahli...

HMC’s Ambulance Service launches awareness videos 10 Sep 2018 - 01:01 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Ambulance Service has released a series of videos as part of a campaign to raise awareness...

New committee to promote traffic safety 09 Sep 2018 - 10:05 am

DOHA: The formation of a new committee is on the cards as part of country’s efforts to encourage traffic safety practices among public...

More male teachers for autistic students need of hour: Expert 06 Sep 2018 - 10:38 am

DOHA: The first male special education teacher at Qatar Foundation’s Renad Academy has emphasised the importance of more men taking up the profession....

Qatar Orthopedic Review Course gains global popularity 05 Sep 2018 - 01:23 am

DOHA: The homegrown Qatar Orthopedic Review Course by the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has gained regional and international popularity. It has also reduced...

Hamad Trauma Center treats around 2,000 trauma cases annually 04 Sep 2018 - 08:47 am

DOHA: The Hamad Trauma Center (HTC) receives around 2,000 cases annually, and among them 40 to 45 percent are due to road-related accidents. ...

HBKU sees 33% increase in admissions 03 Sep 2018 - 03:04 am

DOHA: Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has seen an increase of 33 percent in admissions to its five colleges this year. The total...

PHCC Lifestyle Clinics promote healthy living 31 Aug 2018 - 01:00 am

DOHA: Primary health Care Corporation (PHCC) has introduced Lifestyle Clinics offering healthy-living support at five health centres across the country to expand availability...

Qatar, South Africa trade rises by 70% post-siege: Envoy 29 Aug 2018 - 01:05 am

DOHA: The trade volume between Qatar and South Africa has increased by 70 percent during the post-blockade period as a result of emerging...

Behavioural changes in children not a disorder, says expert 29 Aug 2018 - 12:50 am

DOHA: Manifestations of behaviour changes in children during the initial days of school or soon after holidays shouldn’t be considered as a disorder,...

Patients prefer Sidra Medicine to foreign hospitals 27 Aug 2018 - 01:28 am

Doha: The world-class medical expertise now available at Sidra Medicine is expected to decrease number of patients from Qatar travelling abroad to receive...

HBKU-Press publishes at least 8 new titles 27 Aug 2018 - 12:53 am

Doha: Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU-Press) has published at least eight new books in different genres during the second quarter of this...

WWRC promotes Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative 26 Aug 2018 - 10:30 am

DOHA: Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC)’s Women’s Wellness and Research Center (WWRC) is promoting breastfeeding through its Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative, said Haila Johar, Executive...

Awareness drive to protect eyes in summer 25 Aug 2018 - 02:11 am

DOHA: With soaring temperatures, the Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has cautioned people to take extra precaution during the season, especially to protect eyes...