Qatar Biobank: A Treasure Trove of Information to Advance Medical Research
List of achievements include region’s first mother-child cohort study Nothing is more important to any nation than the health of its people. A country which has a populace showing positive…
Sidra Medicine Specialises in Reconstructive Surgery for Children Born Without Ears
Microtia is a congenital deformity affecting approximately one out of 4,000 births globally. Children born with the condition have incompletely formed or entirely missing ears. Sidra Medicine now provides a…
Going on a Camping Trip? Keep Your Kids Safe, say Experts from Sidra Medicine
Every year during camping season, children and teens across Qatar are more prone to camping-related injuries. Dr Usama Al Kanani, attending physician from the Children’s Emergency Department (CED) of Sidra…
WCM-Q Discusses Paediatric Care, Reconstructive Surgery at Latest Grand Rounds Lecture
Two expert speakers gave presentations on critical care paediatrics and craniofacial reconstructive surgery during the latest Grand Rounds lecture at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). Dr Ashok Aralihond, attending physician in…
HMC Raises Awareness on Preterm Births on ‘World Prematurity Day’
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) recently held a number of events in observance of World Prematurity Day, celebrated annually every 17 November to raise awareness on preterm birth. Approximately 15 million…
WCM-Q Grand Rounds Discuss Gestational Diabetes, Terminal Patients
Three leading medical experts spoke at the recent Grand Rounds at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) to discuss gestational diabetes, the links between gum disease and gestational diabetes, and how doctors…
Equine Veterinary Medical Center Establishes Ethical Committee
An ethical committee, Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) at the Equine Veterinary Medical Center (EVMC), a member of Qatar Foundation, was established after receiving approval and authorisation from…
Annual Symposium Focuses on Student Engagement, Experiential Learning
The University of Calgary in Qatar and Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q) recently co-hosted the Sixth Annual Symposium on Teaching and Learning. The symposium was held at City Centre…
WCM-Q and HMC Boost Physician Leadership Skills
Doctors trained at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) and physicians from Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) completed a rigorous training course designed to enhance their ability to lead, manage and mentor colleagues. …
HMC Campaign Raises Awareness on Services, Key Health Issues
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) recently started a five-month community engagement campaign to educate the public about its healthcare services and to raise awareness on important health issues. The campaign, which…