Lung cancer pill halves risk of death, study finds
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among men and women. AstraZeneca’s pill, Tagrisso, can reduce the risk of death among patients with a specific type of lung…
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Cutting-edge affordable ‘smart’ bandage to revolutionise the healing process of wounds
The embedded electronics within its sensor enable it to monitor factors such as pH levels and temperatures, which could indicate bacterial infection or inflammation in the wound. A bandage that…
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Moderna says vaccine for cancer and heart disease could be ready by 2030
The urgency for vaccines at the height of the Covid-19 outbreak may have sped up the process of researching jabs for other diseases. A potential vaccine for cancer and heart…
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Migraines and headaches: What’s the difference?
It can often be difficult in differentiating a migraine from a headache. Here’s why the two are different and how you can treat both pains. When experiencing pain or pressure…
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Could plasma therapy help treat Covid-19 patients in Qatar?
The country is encouraging recovered patients to donate plasma to treat current COVID-19 patients. Doctors at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) are using Convalescent Plasma Therapy to treat current Covid-19 patients…
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Official: Only 10 percent of 999 calls in Qatar for ‘real’ emergencies
One long-time emergency room doctor in Qatar said that 999 is overused in Qatar because many expats cannot afford to seek treatment at the country's private clinics and hospitals.
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