WCM-Q Study Pushes Boundaries of Genetic Medical Research
A groundbreaking study by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) researchers has revealed many previously unknown links between genetic variations and a series of debilitating conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, autoimmune…
HMC Organises First Paediatric Medical Nutrition Symposium
The Dietetics Department in collaboration with the Paediatrics Department of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) recently organised the ‘First Paediatric Medical Nutrition Symposium’ to raise awareness among dieticians and paediatricians of the importance…
High School Students Join QMEP at WCM-Q
High school students from across Qatar will have a better understanding of what life would be like as a doctor with Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) Enrichment Programmes. The Enrichment Programmes at…
MoPH Launches ‘Start Now’ Awareness Campaign
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC), has launched its ‘Start Now’ campaign to raise awareness about…
Diabetics Cautioned About Importance of Foot Care in Cold Weather
An official at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is cautioning diabetics about the importance of proper foot care during the winter months, stating that cooler temperatures, poor circulation and nerve damage…
HBKU Press Highlights Importance of Youth Awareness of Diabetes
Type II diabetes is one of the top causes of death in Qatar, despite the fact that it is completely avoidable. According to the International Diabetes Federation, the national prevalence…
QTA Partners with Hotels to Bring Back National Sport Day Offers
Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has joined hands once again with members of the hospitality sector to offer Qatar’s residents and visitors a healthy and action-packed National Sport Day (NSD). 40…
Sidra Lead Team Performs Life-Saving Surgery
A multidisciplinary team made up of clinical experts from Sidra Medical and Research Center (Sidra) and Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) have made medical history by successfully performing a series of…
Third National Traffic Safety Strategy Forum Opens
The two-day forum is held under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani to discuss the next phase of…
HMC Cautions Public to Use Safe Heating Practices
The recent cold temperatures across some parts of the country have prompted officials from Hamad Trauma Center’s Hamad Injury Prevention Program (HIPP) to issue a list of best practices that…