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Missed diagnoses common in the doctor's officeMissed or wrong diagnoses are common in primary care and may put some patients at risk of serious complications, according to a US study. Mistakes in surgery and medication prescribing have been at the center of patient safety eff More… |
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E-visits to doctor 'as good as in-person ones'"E-visits" to the doctor? According to a US study, they may be just as effective as in-person office visits for uncomplicated ailments such as sinus infections and urinary tract infections - and much cheaper. More… |
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Egypt doctor acquitted in virginity test caseA military court acquitted an army doctor on Sunday charged with carrying out a forced virginity test on a female detainee during protests last year, said a court source. Activist Samira Ibrahim, who defied taboos to raise her case, said s More… |
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Ford, Microsoft in car wellness researchAuto giant Ford said it has teamed up with Microsoft, Healthrageous and BlueMetal Architects for a research aimed at helping people monitor and maintain health and wellness while on the move. The alliance was unveiled during the “Doctor in More… |
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Caution urged during Eid travelA Dubai-based doctor specialising in infectious diseases has urged holidaymakers from the UAE to be extra cautious when heading abroad during the forthcoming Eid vacation. Dr Shagufta Zia, who works in the field of travel medicine at Medca More… |
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Michael Jackson doctor ordered to stand trialA judge has ordered Michael Jackson's doctor to stand trial on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the pop star's drug overdose death and suspended the doctor's California medical license. Los Angeles Superior C More… |
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UAE sees $1.9bn from medical tourism by 2010The medical tourism industry is expected to generate Dh7 billion ($1.9 billion) in the UAE by 2010, a report said. Dubai has set its sights on the $60 billion global medical tourism industry by showcasing its healthcare resources online vi More… |
