Gene that causes replication of lethal malaria strain isolatedA gene instrumental in combating malaria, PfAP2-MRP, has been isolated by a research team from King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC), in collaboration with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Kaust). More… |
KFSH&RC honours 25 scientists named in Stanford's top listKing Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) has honoured 25 scientists who joined Stanford University's prestigious list, marking them among the ‘top 2% most-cited scientists’ list updated in October 2023. More… |
Saudi hospital in landmark robotic donor liver transplantThe Organ Transplant Centre of Excellence (OTCoE) team at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) has successfully performed in Saudi Arabia the world's first fully robotic living donor liver transplant. More… |
KFSH&RC launches innovative clinical pharmacogenomicsThe King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) has launched the inaugural phase of its clinical pharmacogenomics service within its Heart Centre. This pioneering service leverages t More… |
KFSH&RC employs sensor for monitoring of heart failure patientsThe Heart Centre at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) has announced the implantation of a wireless sensor-monitoring in 65 patients diagnosed with heart failure. This advan More… |
Saudi hospital implants brain electrodes in child without surgeryIn a regional first, Neuroscience Center of Saudi-based King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSH&RC) has successfully implanted brain electrodes inside an 11-year-old kid to detect epileptic foci without performing an More… |
KFSH&RC records highest number of transplants in a yearLeading tertiary and quaternary healthcare provider, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) has performed the highest number of transplantations, recording a high graft success rate in 2022. More… |
Riyadh to host first-ever digital health conferenceThe Riyadh edition of the Digital Health Conference will focus on applied AI in healthcare, presenting cutting-edge technologies and unpacking its benefits in promoting best practices for healthcare safety. Wor More… |
Riyadh to host first-ever digital health conferenceThe Riyadh edition of the Digital Health Conference will focus on applied AI in healthcare, presenting cutting-edge technologies and unpacking its benefits in promoting best practices for healthcare safety. Wor More… |
KFSH&RC to show innovative healthcare solutions at LeapKing Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) will show trailblazing technologies that will drive the healthcare sector under the pillars: operational excellence, patient experience and the quality of care, at Leap 2023.& More… |