Swallowable balloons that curb obesity available in GCC
On average, volunteers shed more than 15 kilos, which amounted to 31 percent of excess weight Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
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Cost of treating diabetes highest in the UAE: report
Researchers say global cost of treating adults with diabetes is more than $1.3 trillion Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
UAE needs 1,000 ICU beds to meet patient demands
Healthcare spending in the Emirates is expected to touch $19.5 billion in 2020, according to some estimates Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Yemen's Houthis declare health emergency after cholera outbreak
Cholera has spread through all Sana’a’s districts, infecting 2,567 people Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Italian firms ink deal to develop hospital in Oman
Oman-based Al Madina Real Estate signs agreement for public-private partnership healthcare project Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
UAE University develops tech to fight diabetes epidemic
Groundbreaking technology at United Arab Emirates University is opening new avenues of study in the field of diabetes Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Foundation Holdings eyes $540m GCC, India investments
Investment firm announces hire of five new senior executives to help drive expansion plans Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
'World's heaviest woman' hospitalised in Abu Dhabi
Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty suffers from a range of health problems including elephantiasis Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
Saudi Arabia woos US investors for healthcare services
Gulf kingdom seeks to encourage more foreign investment in health centres, hospitals, says minister Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)
'World's heaviest woman' travels to UAE for hospital treatment
Eman Ahmed Abd El Aty will begin a year-long course of physiotherapy at VPS Burjeel hospital in Abu Dhabi Source: Arabian Business Industry News (ITP.NET)