Fakih IVF, which offers a full service in-house genetics lab, introduced two new genetic tests being offered in the GCC for the first time at an international reproductive symposium held recently in Dubai.

The first screens over 700 genetic diseases from a single blood sample to check if the person is a carrier of any of those diseases which he/she may pass on to their children.

The second is called Personalized Medicine and can predict the chances of an individual in contracting any of 350 medical conditions in the future, such as cancers, cardiac diseases and diabetes, to name a few.

International medical experts presented the latest advances in infertility treatments at the third annual UAE Reproductive Symposium, which was held recently at Park Hyatt in Dubai.

The symposium is an annual event hosted by Fakih IVF to improve the standard of healthcare in the UAE. This year’s event was accredited by the Ministry of Health for a total of 12 CME credits because of its high caliber of faculty and content that was presented.

Chaired by Dr Michael Fakih, a pioneer in the field of infertility treatment, this year’s symposium brought together over 250 physicians and guests to discuss advancements in the field of reproductive medicine and shared their expertise.

“When Fakih IVF opened the first private IVF center in Dubai in 2011, we created the UAE Reproductive Symposium as part of our commitment to achieving and contributing to medical excellence. The participation of medical experts from around the world brought together by this event helped in positioning the UAE as a center of excellence in this constantly evolving medical sector,” said Dr Fakih.

The event included 18 presentations led by experts from the US, the UK, Egypt, Denmark, Germany, Lebanon and India specializing in genetics, fertility, obstetrics, gynaecology, embryology and male reproductive urology.

Topics included were: preserving fertility in cancer patients, male infertility, embryo freezing, obesity and infertility, advancements in IVF treatment and genetic testing. In addition to the presentations, a live workshop was held on the latest ultrasound techniques. – TradeArabia News Service