Fri, Jan 27, 2012
While reforms in developed nations focus on reducing costs, fighting chronic disorders and increasing number of people under insurance cover; the developing nations need to reform their healthcare system through policies, medical infrastructure & technology, education and realization of right nutrition to lifestyle management. Reforms would also be driven by the fact that nations across the world are fighting fraud in health insurance. Acute & lifestyle diseases over time are also expected to be at reactive end of the reforms soon.
To conclude, health systems worldwide are working to develop a patient-centric health economy that is consumer-driven, as seen in other industries. Consumerism will transform how healthcare is directed, delivered and financed in the coming years.
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Tue, Oct 04, 2011
Women's Health and Sexual Health Special issue of Health First Magazine provide insight on Women's Health & Fitness with tips and guidance from Healthcare Professionals. Sexual Health segment focus on both importance and precautions of sexual health related issues.
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Sat, Sep 24, 2011
Developing quality healthcare for international patients means more than providing advanced and efficient care to the patient during his or her stay in the hospital, states Dr. Prem Jagyasi, a medical tourism expert. Dr. Jagyasi educates organizations in creating and delivering overall delightful services to the patient right from taking the case at the onset till the patient achieves the ultimate objective.
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Sat, Sep 24, 2011
Developing quality healthcare for international patients means more than providing advanced and efficient care to the patient during his or her stay in the hospital, states Dr. Prem Jagyasi, a medical tourism expert. Dr. Jagyasi educates organizations in creating and delivering overall delightful services to the patient right from taking the case at the onset till the patient achieves the ultimate objective.
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Sat, Sep 24, 2011
Increase in belly fat can do more than just making you look old. Many Researches have indicated that belly fat also increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, certain cancers — even premature death.
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Sat, Sep 24, 2011
Key Sexual Transmitted Disease Facts
- 448 million new infections of curable sexually transmitted (syphilis, gonorrhoea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis) infections occur yearly.
- Some sexually transmitted infections exist without symptoms.
- In pregnant women with untreated early syphilis, 25% of pregnancies result in stillbirth and 14% in neonatal death.
- Sexually transmitted infections are the main preventable cause of infertility, particularly in women.
- WHO recommends a syndromic approach to diagnosis and management of sexually transmitted infections.
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Sat, Sep 24, 2011
A recent small study advocates that sex is good for your health. It just not only reduces stress, enhance sleep and burns calories, it can also reduce pain, ease sadness, strengthen blood vessels, boost the immune system and lower the risk of prostate and breast cancer. There are many physical, mental and social benefits of having a good sex. HealthFirst makes a note of some common benefits.
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Sat, Sep 24, 2011
HealthFirst looks into the healthcare status of women in gulf countries, recent studies and various researches highlights several issues and problems including A) Lack of awareness of vital health issues B) High rate of Obesity C) Increase in chronic conditions D) Lack of authoritativeness to make decision, among many other.
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Tue, Dec 07, 2010
We have been born with the gift of laughter; it’s being serious that we learn. Read about the various health benefits of laughing and how it helps to prevent various diseases.
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Thu, Nov 18, 2010
His Excellency Dr. Hanif Hassan Ali Al Qassim, UAE Minister of Health, today inaugurated the World Diabetes Day programmes in Dubai as part of the KnowDiabetes, a month-long campaign organized by ExHealth for the third successive year with the sponsorship of Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD) and VLCC and supported by Dubai Healthcare City.
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Tue, Nov 09, 2010
People lose teeth all the time, either through trauma (when they are knocked out), or due to decay, gum disease or old age. Whatever the reason, lost teeth need to be replaced, both for aesthetic and functional reasons. The most common treatments for missing teeth are either a denture or a fixed bridge. However, dental implants are rapidly becoming a first choice procedure to replace missing teeth as they provide a longer-term solution, slow down bone loss and preserve nearby healthy tooth tissue.
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Tue, Nov 09, 2010
The name diabetes itself is derived from the Greek verb diabainein, which means to stand with legs apart, as when passing urine. The ancient Greeks understood that there was a medical condition that caused an excessive amount of urine production, which is a feature of diabetes. There are actually two different kinds of diabetes, diabetes insipidus and diabetes mellitus. Mellitus literally means ‘honey-sweet urine’ and this form of the disease is associated with sugary urine (in early days, doctors would sometimes taste people's urine to make a diagnosis).
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Wed, Apr 07, 2010
April 7 marks World Health Day, with the theme for this year’s annual awareness being urbanisation and health
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Sat, Jan 23, 2010
Following on from last year’s successful inaugural event, we have
a round-up of Family Health 2010 which runs in conjunction with
the Dubai Shopping Festival
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Thu, Jan 21, 2010
I would like to welcome you all to the first issue of HealthFirst magazine. This new publication addresses the many aspects of health. It looks at the current trends in the healthcare sector, discusses the new forms of treatment for various illnesses and presents the latest thoughts on preventative medicine. It offers lifestyle and exercise tips, as well as nutrition and dietary advice. Health myths are explored, technological advances discussed and senior members of the UAE health authorities offer an update on the country’s healthcare strategies. - Dr Prem Jagyasi, Chief Editor.
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