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Maha El Akoum

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all you need to know about lupus
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What do you know about lupus?

  • Maha El Akoum
  • June 26, 2022
The majority of lupus cases occur sporadically, affecting people with no family history of lupus.  Lupus is an autoimmune disorder, whereby the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and…
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cancer patients all cured new drug
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Cancer drug cures patients in clinical trial, but experts warn against being overly optimistic

  • Maha El Akoum
  • June 25, 2022
Given the study only included 12 patients, experts suggest that larger trials are necessary. Findings from a new US-based study published in The New England Journal of Medicine earlier this month have…
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Flu vaccine can protect against COVID
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Flu vaccines may protect against COVID-19 infection, Qatar study finds

  • Maha El Akoum
  • June 4, 2022
Knowing flu jabs can help protect against symptoms resulting from COVID-19 could greatly help the nations who have not been able to compete for vaccines. A study of 30,774 healthcare…
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autism in women and girls different
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Understanding autism in girls and women

  • Maha El Akoum
  • April 25, 2022
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a health condition that can affect the way individuals behave, socialise and communicate.  ASD is a condition that has a wide-ranging spectrum of symptoms and severity, so…
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What is alopecia?

  • Maha El Akoum
  • April 18, 2022
Many will have heard about the feud at the Oscars that was fueled by the comments comedian Chris Rock made about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head. Along with reactions encouraging…
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How to stay active and healthy during Ramadan

  • Maha El Akoum
  • April 3, 2022
Observing the holy month of Ramadan, for those of us who fast, tends to lead to a change in our dietary habits, eating and sleeping routines. Studies have shown that…
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What is the difference between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ cholesterol?

  • Maha El Akoum
  • March 19, 2022
Cholesterol generally gets a bad reputation, however, in reality, our bodies need it to function properly. Cholesterol is used by our bodies to make different hormones, vitamin D and to…
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Why some vaccines require boosters and others don’t

  • Maha El Akoum
  • January 9, 2022
To date, the Gulf nation has administered over 331,437 Moderna and Pfizer booster doses, but why is it needed?  The COVID-19 virus has so far spawned 11 variants, Delta and…
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How phobias are triggered and what you can do to overcome your fears

  • Maha El Akoum
  • December 24, 2021
Phobias are a type of anxiety disorder that cause irrational, excessive feelings of fear. If you have a phobia, you probably experience a deep sense of dread before an expected…
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