Latest WCM-Q Grand Rounds Focus on Optimal Learning Environments
Strategies for creating optimal learning environments were discussed by a visiting expert at the latest Grand Rounds hosted by Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q). Dr Jatin M Vyas, Associate Professor in…
WCM-Q Research Praises Qatar’s Commitment to Health Education
The vision of Qatar’s leadership to develop and train medical professionals and build national healthcare capacity has been supported by new research conducted by Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q)….
Nissan: Proudly Supporting Qatar’s Child Passenger Safety Initiative
Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Co (SHM), the authorised Nissan distributor, was pleased to host the first workshop offered through Ghalai, Qatar’s National Child Passenger Safety Programme. The training session…
Advances in Childhood Cancer Care Discussed at WCM-Q Grand Rounds
An expert on pediatric oncology explained developments in childhood cancer care over the past several decades at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar’s (WCM-Q) Grand Rounds. Dr Roger Berkow, Professor and Vice Chair…
Caring for Older Patients at the Latest WCM-Q Grand Rounds
The latest developments and challenges involved in providing healthcare to older patients were discussed at the latest Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) Grand Rounds. Dr Mai Mahmoud, Assistant Professor of Medicine…
Newborn Screening Programme: Over 295,000 Babies Screened for Rare Diseases
Since 2003, over 295,000 babies born in Qatar have been screened for metabolic and endocrine disorders, including rare diseases, as part of the National Newborn Screening Programme. Of these, 958…
Experts Warn Against Flu Virus for Children Under Five Years Old
The Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) recently launched a flu campaign and has since treated 622 confirmed cases of different Influenza virus subtypes A and B. Flu season occurs in Qatar…
QBRI Signs Landmark Deal to Accelerate Cancer Research
Qatar Biomedical Research Institute (QBRI) and the King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC) in Jordan will work together to help accelerate cancer research in the region. Their collaboration was made official through…
Lifestyle Medicine Week: A Week of Healthy Living at WCM-Q
Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q) held its first Lifestyle Medicine Week to reinforce the message of leading healthy lives among staff, faculty and students of Education City. The week-long…
WCM-Q Hosts Annual Community Outreach ‘Medicine Unlimited’
Hundreds of high school students and their families visited the annual community outreach event at Weill Cornell Medicine – Qatar (WCM-Q) to learn more about science and medicine. Medicine Unlimited…