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Pioneering research from
UAE students driving the
future of the region’s
healthcare industry
(Dubai, UAE) -
Students from the UAE will
take center stage at Arab
Health exhibition, which
takes place from 30 January
– 2 February 2023 at the
Dubai World Trade Centre,
with the launch of the
inaugural Future Doctor
Program.
As part of
the new initiative, students
from the region have
developed research
addressing key topics within
the UAE healthcare industry,
including radiology,
surgery, emergency medicine,
pain management,
sustainability in healthcare
and healthcare innovation,
amongst others.
The
top 15 research papers will
be showcased in poster
format at the show, where
students will have the
opportunity to discuss their
findings and engage in
scientific discussion with
experts speaking at the Arab
Health Congress.
The
research covers a broad
spectrum of healthcare
factors, including the
growing prominence of
telehealth, where healthcare
is carried out virtually
through information and
telecommunication
technology. According to
research carried out by
students from the American
University in Dubai, there
is a growing acceptance of
this mode of healthcare, and
it is becoming a fundamental
feature of health plans in
the UAE. According to data,
54% of expats are likely to
use it, which is 14% higher
than the global average.
Research conducted by
students from the College of
Medicine – University of
Sharjah has revealed a lack
of knowledge and
understanding among adults
in the UAE surrounding
kidney stones and their
causes. The study revealed
that Gulf countries showed
an increased incidence of
kidney stones due to
socioeconomic, environmental
and nutritional factors,
underscoring the importance
of measuring levels of
awareness, prevention, early
detection and management.
Meanwhile, students
from the Gulf Medical
University Ajman have
compiled research to assess
the predictors of the
understanding of
complementary and
alternative medicine among
adults in Ajman, UAE. The
research revealed that age,
gender, nationality, marital
and employment status were
significant sociodemographic
variables in determining
complementary and
alternative medicine
literacy.
Elsewhere,
RAK Medical and Health
Sciences University students
addressed growing concerns
around vitamin D
insufficiency and deficiency
and the impact on the
skeletal and extra-skeletal
effects on the human body.
Other research
investigated radiographers’
perceptions and attitudes
toward AI implementation in
radiology.
Cynthia
Makarutse, Conference
Director for Informa
Markets, said: “We want to
establish Arab Health as the
place to launch careers for
the UAE’s next generation of
medical professionals. The
Future Doctors Program
recognizes and encourages
young talent to showcase
their latest research and
inspires them to pursue
their specialized education.
“This fits well with
Arab Health’s mission to
support industry
transformation and
sustainability objectives.”
A total of nine
Continuing Medical Education
(CME) conferences will take
place at Arab Health 2023,
welcoming an anticipated
3,200 delegates and over 300
international speakers.
In addition, the
exhibition will feature over
3,000 exhibitor companies
from 70 countries and
include nine product
sectors, showcasing the
latest technology and
innovations in disposables,
orthopaedics, healthcare and
general services, imaging,
medical devices, IT,
wellness and prevention, and
infrastructure and assets.
For more information,
visit
Arab Health.
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