This study explored how HSPs targeted at individuals were conducted and promoted, how clinically appropriate HSP tests were, and the price range of packages. Most HSP providers, particularly private providers and social enterprises, included tests that were inappropriate for population screening. Apart from diabetes and cholesterol screening, there were otherwise […]
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Participant recall and understandings of information on biobanking and future genomic research: experiences from a multi-disease community-based health screening and biobank platform in rural South Africa | BMC Medical Ethics
We grouped our findings on the experiences of how biobanking and future genomic research was explained and understood in this study under three sub-headings: (1) the way the research team explained biobanking research; (2) what participants said they understood from this explanation; and (3) how participants think biobanking and future […]
UAE announces May 9 as ‘Emirates Medical Day’
Dubai: Emirates Medical Association (EMA) announced today that the UAE will celebrate the first ‘Emirates Medical Day’ on May 9, 2022, to honour health-care workers and recognise their contributions to society. Organised by EMA, in cooperation with the Ministry of Community Development and with the support of the Ministry of […]
Medical Weight Loss and Beauty Helps Californians Lose Weight and Feel Confident in Their Own Skin
Medical Weight Loss and Beauty Pasadena, April 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — There are many different reasons for wanting to lose weight and look your best, from feeling confident in your own skin to wanting to get healthier and fitter. Every year, losing weight is one of the most popular […]