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Diabetics Vulnerable to Sudden Neovascular Glaucoma Attack

Diabetics Vulnerable to Sudden Neovascular Glaucoma Attack

One of the leading causes of blindness in the UAE, glaucoma generally presents without noticeable symptoms and develops over many years until it begins to affect a person’s vision. However, patients with diabetic eye disease are at risk of sudden, severe attacks of neovascular glaucoma that require immediate treatment. Physicians at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi …

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Study: Need to Strengthen Breast Cancer Awareness in UAE

Study: Need to Strengthen Breast Cancer Awareness in UAE

A recent YouGov survey undertaken by leading global health insurance provider Aetna International found that 43% of women in the UAE said they have never taken steps to check for breast cancer. The results demonstrate the need to strengthen awareness for women of all ages in the UAE to undertake regular checks and screenings.