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Philips survey reveals perception shifts on respiratory healthWhile action to improve respiratory health is on the rise, significant differences exist between the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and non-COPD populations in how they seek care, says a survey. A More… |
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UAE ministry, GSK in tie-up for asthma treatmentThe UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) recently signed an agreement with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to further enhance therapeutic innovations for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Under this m More… |
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Symposium focuses on chronic diseaseA medical symposium conducted recently by Emirates Allergy and Respiratory Society in collaboration with Takeda Pharmaceuticals highlighted the rapid increase of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in the UAE. While most chronic More… |
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Alert against cooking wood smokeSmoke from a traditional Emirati cooking method using wood ‘tannour’ may increase the risk of a lung disease normally associated with cigarette smoking and needs further investigation, said researchers. The first UAE study into the prevale More… |