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          Medicine

          The latest news on medicine, research and medical stories from The National

          The Emirati Floating Field Hospital, Al Arish, Egypt. Victor Besa / The National

          Arab Parliament delegation visits UAE floating hospital

          UAEJune 29, 2025
          Hatim Awad was taken to the UAE for treatment under the Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 initiative. Wam

          UAE evacuates critically injured Gaza child for hospital treatment

          UAEJune 21, 2025
          Prozac has been discontinued by US drug company Lilly following a 'global business decision'. Photo: Getty Images

          Prozac to be out of stock in the UAE after US drug maker discontinues brand

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          First greenhouse inside Dubai Medical College for plants used in herbal treatment. The greenhouse is totally run by AI. Also introducing the first AI doctor who can interact with patients and diagnose diseases along with dedicated AI empowered robotic patients that help students learn through real time feedback. Antonie Robertson/The National

          Dubai Medical University unveils AI-powered greenhouse

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          Mohammed Mustafa returns to Perth. Photo: Mohammed Mustafa / Instagram

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          A nurse prepares cancer medicine in the pharmacy of Beirut's Rafic Hariri University Hospital on September 15, 2021. For patients to know that a potentially life-saving treatment exists but remains out of reach because of price is intolerable. EPA

          Working to make cutting-edge cancer treatment cut-price

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          Rich or poor, patients who seek to buy genuine GLP-1 drugs without a prescription or a proper treatment plan are taking a huge risk. Reuters

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          Sudanese wait for cash handouts from the World Food Programme at a camp for internally displaced people in Port Sudan in October. Bloomberg

          'Profound failure to protect the vulnerable': MSF director sounds Sudan alarm

          MENAJanuary 02, 2025
          The new decree law will focus on ensuring that medicines are used in a safe manner. AFP

          UAE government issues new law to regulate drug industry

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          AI systems can inform doctors in 'real time' when a patient’s treatment is no longer effective.

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          CommentDecember 27, 2024
          Antibiotic use is on the rise despite warnings over infection numbers increasing due to the growth of resistant bacteria. Nick Donaldson / Getty Images

          Antibiotic demand rises despite fear of overuse causing spread of resistant bacteria

          UAEDecember 26, 2024
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          Migraine drug offers pain relief from first day

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          Fawaz Akhras with his daughter Asma Al Assad. AFP

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          Weight-loss drug offers health benefits and fewer side effects in trials

          HealthNovember 13, 2024
          Protesters in Madrid call for an end to animal testing. The procedures include the force-feeding of chemicals for toxicity testing and exposure to infectious diseases, activists say. Getty Images

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