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Insights, Second Opinions and Medical Innovation

Here, we share KnowHow on everyday health questions, explore both standard and innovative treatment options, and inform about important updates from international evidence-based medical guidelines and cutting-edge research.
We emphasize the value of an independent second medical opinion in UAEwhen to seek it, how it reassures families, and why treating doctors often welcome this process as an added layer of expertise and confirmation

We highlight the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration across healthcare professions, always keeping the patient at the center of care. Precision medicine provides hope through a teamwork of highly specialised experts.

We emphasize that the responsible use of healthcare resources is not about cutting costs, but about improving patient safety and strengthening the long-term stability of the healthcare system.  

We shed light on how AI in healthcare is transforming diagnosis and treatment, while ensuring that the responsibility for decisions remains with doctors and patients.

Our mission: Share the KnowHow that makes a difference – empowering patients, communities, insurers, and healthcare providers to make better healthcare choices.

Why Bother Checking Your Blood Pressure?
General Health Topic

Why Bother Checking Your Blood Pressure?

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Protect Your Skin: Shine a Light on Skin Cancer!
General Health Topic

Protect Your Skin: Shine a Light on Skin Cancer!

Shine a light on skin cancer awareness and protect your skin this May — Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Learn the importance of early detection, discover...
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Asthma treatment is all about teamwork!
Asthma.

Asthma treatment is all about teamwork!

Asthma treatment is more effective when it’s a team effort. Discover how asthma treatment teamwork saves lives and improves daily life
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Breathe Easy: Asthma Care for All!
Asthma.

Breathe Easy: Asthma Care for All!

Asthma affects more than one-seventh of UAE residents, with rates five times higher than in North America! On World Asthma Day 2025, it’s vital to...
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Beat the Bite: Unite to End Malaria!!
world Malaria Day

Beat the Bite: Unite to End Malaria!!

Unite to end malaria! Learn how global action, local campaigns, and innovative solutions are impacting the fight against this deadly disease. Discover progress, the UAE’s...
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One World, One Voice for Hemophilia!
Heamatology

One World, One Voice for Hemophilia!

A global community raising hemophilia awareness on World Hemophilia Day What Is Hemophilia? Hemophilia is a rare and serious congenital bleeding disorder that affects the...
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Bipolar Disorder: More Than Just Mood Swings!
General Health Topic

Bipolar Disorder: More Than Just Mood Swings!

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including depressive episodes marked by sadness, hopelessness, and fatigue, and “manic episodes” featuring...
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Individuals with Down Syndrome-Different, Not Less!
General Health Topic

Individuals with Down Syndrome-Different, Not Less!

Down Syndrome Day, celebrated annually on March 21st, is a worldwide initiative to increase awareness and advocate for the inclusion of individuals with Down Syndrome....
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Fighting Colorectal Cancer: The Power of Personalized Treatment!
General Health Topic

Fighting Colorectal Cancer: The Power of Personalized Treatment!

Colorectal cancer starts in the colon or rectum and can become advanced when it spreads to other parts of the body. In Abu Dhabi, most...
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Prevent Colorectal Cancer with Early Screening!
General Health Topic

Prevent Colorectal Cancer with Early Screening!

Early screening saves lives by detecting and removing polyps before they turn into cancer. In the UAE, innovative tests like liquid biopsies complement colonoscopies, providing...
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GLP-1 & Thyroid Cancer: Separating Fact from Fear!
General Health Topic

GLP-1 & Thyroid Cancer: Separating Fact from Fear!

GLP-1 and thyroid cancer: Understanding the risks and facts.
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Celebrating International Women’s Day
General Health Topic

Celebrating International Women’s Day

Women’s Day is a global celebration of women’s achievements and empowerment. Women’s health is vital, including mental well-being, reproductive care, heart health, cancer screenings, and...
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World Obesity Day: Awareness and Action
Endocrinology. Obesity.

World Obesity Day: Awareness and Action

On World Obesity Day, let’s raise awareness on the importance of recognizing obesity as a disease, not a personal failure. Let’s fight stigma, promote appropriate...
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Shine a Light on Rare Diseases
General Health Topic

Shine a Light on Rare Diseases

Millions worldwide are affected by rare diseases, often beginning in childhood. While each disease is uncommon, together they impact one in ten people. Patients face...
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Memorable Cardiology Quotes
General Health Topic

Memorable Cardiology Quotes

For more than three decades, Dr. Barry A. Franklin has focused his career on preventive and evidence-based medicine, especially in the prevention of coronary artery...
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Broken Heart Syndrome: More Than Just Emotion!
HEALTH

Broken Heart Syndrome: More Than Just Emotion!

Broken Heart Syndrome goes far beyond simple emotional pain. This condition can manifest physically, mimicking symptoms of a heart attack and reminding us of the...
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Valentine’s Day and Heart Health: Ideas and Wellness Tips
General Health Topic

Valentine’s Day and Heart Health: Ideas and Wellness Tips

Celebrate Valentine’s Day while protecting your heart with healthy habits. February 14th is not just about celebrating love with your significant other; it’s also a...
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Epilepsy – One Word for a Multitude of Conditions
General Health Topic

Epilepsy – One Word for a Multitude of Conditions

Epilepsy is a complex neurological disorder with many forms and causes. This post aims to raise awareness and break down the stigma by sharing key...
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WorldCancerDay – Hope is stronger than cancer!
Alzheimer´s

WorldCancerDay – Hope is stronger than cancer!

Every year, World Cancer Day reminds us that hope is stronger than illness. Through awareness, early detection, and proper support, lives can be saved. Putting...
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Beyond Cancer: Stories of Strength, Resilience, and Hope!
Alzheimer´s

Beyond Cancer: Stories of Strength, Resilience, and Hope!

Cancer is more than a medical diagnosis—behind it lies a unique human story. The World Cancer Day 2025–2027 theme “United by Unique” places people at...
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