4 reasons medical students in UAE should attend medical conferences

For medical students as well as healthcare practitioners, the benefits of attending medical conferences are comprehensive.

 

Notably, with an excellent knowledge base, unbeatable technology & a strong digital & social network, UAE stands among the leading regions of the world to have outstanding healthcare strategies & CMEs. The region provides thousands of CMEs and helpful workshops that stand out in the crowd. So, if you live in UAE, come let’s explore what role medical conferences play in the lives of medical students.

1. It is an ocean of valuable information

CME medical events & conferences in UAE basically aim to improve the knowledge base of medical students & practitioners. Surrounding with leading pharmaceutical companies, mentored by field mavens, these events serve as a window for learners to learn cutting edge knowledge & latest developments that might not be a part of their curriculum.

2.  Pathway to career

 

For students & job seekers, conferences serve as a golden chance to build network contacts and PRs with field mavens and pharmaceutical organizations. In many cases, most of the medical event management companies in UAE connect recruiters from the healthcare community in UAE & potential employees in a professional way.  

3.  An open forum

The learning experience for students at a medical conference is unmatched. It allows students to ask questions and get instant feedback from the professionals and presenters that are sharing information. These Q&A forums teach students even more than the actual session sometimes.

4. Makes curriculum vitae heavy

Adding a learning experience of a CME or a medical conference/workshop in your curriculum vitae marks a good impression on the employer when you’re seeking a job. It strengthens the impression of one’s thirst & motivation for gaining knowledge and exploring new things.   

So, whether you are a medical student or just have passed your student level, try to attend at least one medical conference in your lifetime. If you live in UAE, you can check “Focus Gulf’ online to find and sign up for the best upcoming medical conferences and conferences in UAE.

Emerging issue of non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in UAE

There has been up to a 40 % increase in the pervasiveness of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in UAE through past few years.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease refers to an unusual buildup of fat in the liver of an individual who consumes little or no alcohol. The condition does not only damage the organ but can lead to some serious complications and pain. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is increasingly, prevalent in every corner of the world. However, due to epidemic levels of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus, 1 in 3 adults in UAE riske fatty liver disease.

In this article, I am going to put light on some common symptoms  & causes, of NAFLD and an upcoming Hepatology conferences event in UAE 2018, that practitioners should look for.

 Common symptoms

                                             

The disease often doesn’t cause outward symptoms but, when signs are present--they generally include:

• Pain in the right side of abdomen
• Enlarged liver
• Jaundice
• Enlargement of blood vessels
• Fatigue
• Swollen belly

Common Causes

The accurate causes of NAFLD are still not clear. Doctors reveal that there is a link between the resistance of insulin hormone & NAFLD. When the muscles & tissues require glucose for the energy, insulin basically helps our cells to absorb glucose from the blood. It also helps liver to grasp excess glucose. When the body gets insulin resistance,  cells do not respond to the insulin hormone in the way they should. In this way, several layers of fat start getting deposited in the liver that makes liver to scar. Remember, scarrer your liver would be, the less proper would it be working.

Helpful CME for healthcare practitioners

In an upcoming health care medical event in UAE, to be held on 22nd of February 2019, (organized by Focus Gulf) healthcare experts will be discussing emerging challenges & cutting-edge solutions to this emerging issue in UAE. If you’re a liver-specialist, sign up for the event & get a chance to collaborate with high-level field maven through and interactive session.

Obesity: Causes, Symptoms & Prevention

“Many obese individuals are affected by obesity but are unaware of it”!

Obesity is a serious medical condition where human body carries gross amount

of body fat. It occurs when individuals surpass the amount of fat intake to the

amount they should burn on a daily basis.

It feeds the risk of a number of health conditions including sleep apnea, high

blood pressure, back and joint pain, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, gallbladder

disease, arthritis, different cancers, metabolic syndrome and much more.

Generally, it is measured by “Body Mass Index” and notably,  it is skyrocketing

in most countries of the world.

Common symptoms and effects of Obesity

Obesity is self diagnosable, however, person with obesity may have the
symptoms of following medical conditions

• high cholesterol
• Shortness of breath
• Snoring and sleep apnea, 
• obstructive pulmonary disease
• certain types of cancers 
• coronary heart diseases
• depression
• gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
• high blood pressure
• joint disease 
• Stroke
• liver diseases

What Causes Obesity?

Obesity is actually a complex combination of different factors.    

Generally, when human body consumes more calories than it burn as energy
(through its physical activities), the body gains weight. However, it is not
limited to the caloric consumption as some people are inherently overweight.

Come let’s explore some common factors influencing Obesity.

1. Heritance:  Many studies show that obesity can be a genetic inheritance. If both or one of your parent is obese, your chances of being overweight increases to 25%.
2. Sleep. Not getting enough sleep and oversleeping causes hormonal changes that increases the appetite. And as a result, people crave more and more for food, that contributes to weight gain.
3. Lifestyle: Eating heavy in combination to a less active lifestyle actually sometimes feed the fat. High amount of calories especially from sugary sources when taken by sedent routine increases the chances of being obese to a greater extent. If you could relate to this lifestyle, consider adding some activity or reducing some calories from your plate.
4. Certain medication: May be as a side effect but many medical drugs bring on some weight on your body. For example antidepressant medication, antipsychotics, diabetes drugs etc. They actually alter the function of your body and brain but kind of either increase the appetite, or increase the metabolic rate. 

These drugs don't decrease your willpower. They alter the function of your body
and brain, reducing metabolic rate or increasing appetite

Prevention

Obesity is curable but it takes a lot of motivation. GIven below are some
common solution to trim down the factor.

• Dedicate a portion of your time from your every day routine to physical activities. 
• Limit junk and alcohol
• Eat more fruits and vegetable
• Go heavy on nuts, whole grain
• Breakup with sugary and fatty foods.
• Consume plant based fats rather than animal based fats.
• Seek for a pharmacological treatment in the light of professional guidance.
• Sleep for at least 6-7 hours regularly

So, if you are a little obese and want to reduce the life threatening factor, by adopting a healthy lifestyle, you can counteract with it pretty much. Or if you are a medical professional, seeking to go deep into obesity and stuff, one of the leading Medical event management companies in UAE is going to be hosting a CME session for Obesity and the emerging facts and figures. If you want to be a part of the session, sign up now. And for more such upcoming
upcoming medical events & conferences in UAE 2018-2019, check the linked site out.

What are Cataracts? Causes, Symptoms & preventions.

Inside our eyes, behind the iris & the pupil, we have natural lenses made of protein. Any structural change in them causes a negative impact on the vision. If you wear prescription glasses, and your glass lens gets mud, how does it feel? Same is what Cataract does to our eyes. It is basically a clouding layer in our natural lens that makes things look blurry, hazy, less-colorful and in most cases, causes vision loss. It is very common among people over age 65 (according to WHO) and is the common cause of blindness across the globe. However, due to the harsh climate in UAE, the situation is even worse.  

1.   Symptoms

Cataracts start out slowly so the patient hardly takes notice of the situation. But eventually, they start feeling like things are going blurred same as they see a cloudy piece of glass. Following are some common symptoms of Cataracts.

• It hurdles in reading
• Trouble driving car at night.
• Bright colors go yellow-ish
• Images go double instead of being appeared as one

2. Causes

There are many causes of the formation of cataracts. Some common ones for the condition are:

• Family history
• Certain medical problems like diabetes
• Hypertension
• Smoking
• Former injury or surgery, radiation treatment on the upper body
• Damage caused by overexposure to UV rays
• Poor diet
• Significant alcohol consumption
• High myopia, etc.

3. Prevention and precautions

You can not exactly prevent Cataracts, however, there is a number of useful ways that can help reduce the risk of the condition. Some of the most helpful ways are:

• Quit smoking & limit alcohol consumption
• When going out in the daytime, put on wraparound sunglasses
• Take Vitamin E enriched food
• Include lutein & zeaxanthin rich in your diet
• Go for a routine eye-check up if you have diabetes

4. Treatment

Initially, when the signs appear, wearing prescription glasses may help people improve their vision. But this is not the best solution. Cataracts may grow to an extremely annoying situation. So, to regain the original vision, keyhole surgery is the best option to look to.

If you are a health practitioner and want to discover new facts, figures and cutting-edge techniques about the subject, one of the leading healthcare management consultancy in Abu Dhabi is hosting a CME session, that will be disclosing comprehensive reviews across the full spectrum of cataract and glaucoma. It will get practitioners a window to indulge with providers of top healthcare conference sponsorship UAE and leading experts from across the globe. If you find this opportunity helpful, check the linked site out and sign up for the event.

Cutting-Edge Information About Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

It is of no surprise that alcohol consumption builds up fat in the liver.  However, fatty tissues can also build up inside the lever of people who drink negligible to none. Building up of fats in the liver not only damages the organ but can lead to serious complications. This and a range of liver conditions lie under the umbrella of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease  (NAFLD).

NAFLD is increasingly common in people of all age groups in every corner of the world.

SYMPTOMS

Apparently, there are no obvious symptoms of NAFLD but, when signs are present--they mostly include:

• Abdominal pain ( upper right side)
• Liver gets enlarged
• Fatigue
• Swollen belly

CAUSES

The absolute causes of NAFLD are still blurred. Experts reveal that there is a connection between the resistance of insulin hormone & NAFLD. When our muscles & tissues require glucose to get the energy, insulin basically helps cells to absorb glucose from the blood. This hormone also helps lever to store excess glucose. When our body gets insulin resistance, our cells do not respond to the insulin hormone in the right way. Thus layers of fat make room in the liver which can lead to liver scarring. Remember, the more scarred your liver would be, the less proper would it be functioning.

PREVENTION

To lessen the threat of NAFLD, you should consider adopting the following habits:

• Increase your physical activity.
• Get your liver checked by the doctor at least thrice a year.
• Adopt a healthy diet & lifestyle and increase your plant-based food, especially whole grains & healthy fats.
• Maintain a healthy weight especially if you are overweight or obese.

In an upcoming medical event in Abu Dhabi, UAE, organized by Focus Gulf to be held on 22nd of February 2019, experts will be discussing emerging challenges & cutting-edge solutions to this life-threatening issue. If you’re a medical practitioner, sign up & get a chance to collaborate with high-level field maven.

(Find the complete list of UAE medical conferences 2018-19 here)

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Adrus Qasim has been working as a Business Development Manager in a well reputed digital marketing company for the last 3 years. She also has expertise in building SEO and effective social media strategies. Her experience and problem-solving skills set her apart from the rest of professionals. She has been successfully managing projects of web design, web development, and of online marketing campaigns. Being a senior project manager, she always ensures the timely delivery of the projects. She keeps the morale of all team members high in order to extract the best performance from them. She also possesses strong customer service skills that play a key role in the success of projects.

3 Reasons Why Medical Practitioners Should Attend CME

Medical conferences, events, seminars, workshops & CME play a life-changing role in the

professional lives of healthcare practitioners. Besides a profusion of capacity building, these

sessions provide practitioners with a window to interface with mavens & opinion leaders of

the healthcare industry.

The circle of issues, challenges, development, and knowledge keeps growing bigger

and takes new faces with each jiff. Therefore, attending these helpful sessions has

become more of a prerequisite chore than mere an added boon for medical practitioners.

Come, let’s explore how do far-reaching CME sessions enhance the quality of your

medical practices.

1. Emerging challenges & treatment approaches

Every single day clips a new page to the encyclopedia of the healthcare industry.

Therefore it is very hard for the practitioners to keep up with the torrent of emerging

challenges & with the state-of-the-art solutions to tackle them.

This is where CME come in to help medical practitioners become up to date with

emerging issues, plans, treatments & policies.

2. Peer networking & discussion

On a personal level, CME connects like-minded people on a platform that opens up

corking opportunities for them to share knowledge, advises, experiences, findings & ideas.

These impromptu conversations not only broaden the vision but sometimes teach

you even more than the actual session.

3. Rewarding contribution for the wisdom bank

Sure, there is a plethora of medical literature available to help you increase your

knowledge but can you ask questions to them? Of course not! Medical conferences

& sundries aim to broaden your knowledge bank whether it is a new policy or a treatment

strategy, a fact or a new finding. They allow you to ask live questions to the field mavens

and get the instant feedback.

Moreover, it helps medical practitioners from every corner of the world to unite & make personal contacts. Companies such as Focus Gulf play an active role in helping people develop bonds. It arranges Health Care Conferences (UAE) & Pharmaceutical events in Abu Dhabi that serves as a platform for international medical experts, sponsors, students, job seekers & stakeholders to unite and strengthen they way to improve quality of lives. So, if you’re seeking to invest for a beneficial session, check their upcoming events out and get yourself registered.

Author Bio

Adrus Qasim has been working as a Business Development Manager in a well reputed digital marketing company for the last 3 years. She also has expertise in building SEO and effective social media strategies. Her experience and problem-solving skills set her apart from the rest of professionals. She has been successfully managing projects of web design, web development, and of online marketing campaigns. Being a senior project manager, she always ensures the timely delivery of the projects. She keeps the morale of all team members high in order to extract the best performance from them. She also possesses strong customer service skills that play a key role in the success of projects.