As the coronavirus outbreak continues to destabilise people’s familiar way of living around the world, mental health and psychological well-being becomes more and more vulnerable. Many initiatives have been set up in the UAE to help you cope with any internal struggles you are having as a result of the COVID-19, in addition to those
Among various kinds of neurological disorders, dementia is considered a progressive neurocognitive condition. Dementia can be defined as a disease with many diverse symptoms that include impaired judgment, severe memory loss, and difficulty in conducting normal day-to-day activities. All these conditions are caused due to deep injury to the brain or loss of neurons (brain
Self-esteem – we hear those words all the time, but do we actually understand what self-esteem is? Self-esteem refers to a person’s overall sense of value or worth. It is the attitude we have towards ourselves. Various factors can affect our self-esteem over time, including genetics, personality, age, health and social circumstances. How it develops
Long viewed as a viable possibility, telemedicine has now become an active reality in the UAE as the country works to limit its coronavirus outbreak. From large medical providers to individual hospitals and pharmacies, health facilities across the country have enabled systems that allow residents to consult doctors and pharmacists from their homes. More importantly,
As infection rates are rising, restrictions are changing and many people are afraid of getting infected by the COVID19 virus. Physically and mentally the pandemic is taking a toll on all of us. Especially in these times patients need to be able to see their doctor, continue psychotherapy, receive prescriptions for medication etc. The public
Covid-19 has taken over our airwaves, our social media, our conversations and ultimately our lives. Most of the news we receive is bleak and the end of self-isolation seems like a far away land. But could the way we are responding to the Covid-19 threat have any positive impact on us as individuals, as societies
Alfred Gull, Clinical Psychologist from German Neuroscience Centre chats to Natalie about the teen support group he is running which help teenagers whose facing issues.
Is the novel coronavirus scaring the living daylights out of you? Do you constantly wonder what’s going on and where it is all leading? Do you fear the words quarantine, isolation and lockdown? Have you rushed to the supermarket in anticipation to stock up on your groceries? Well, if the answer is yes to any
Both Meningitis and Encephalitis are inflammatory diseases of the central nervous system and spinal cord and can be treated by our dedicated neurologists in Dubai. These diseases are caused by either bacterial or viral infections and can be fatal if not detected or treated early. Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that surround your
What is Myasthenia Gravis? The name Myasthenia Gravis translates to grave (or serious) muscle weakness. It is usually diagnosed through physical and neurological examinations conducted by neurologists. Myasthenia Gravis is a chronic condition that leads to varying degrees of skeletal muscle weakness, making certain muscles feel tired after normal use. The disease most commonly affects
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