


Neurologist, Dr. Willem, speaks to Baby&Child and answers the frequently asked questions about autism spectrum disorder. Dr Willem Van der Kamp is a certified neurologist and neurophysiologist at the German Neuroscience Center in Dubai with more than 30 years professional experience in treating children and adults with neurological disorders. What is autism? How common is it in the UAE? Autism

Khaleej Times | 9 Apr 2017 | Sherouk Zakaria Endless ads and health campaigns over the years couldn’t place more emphasis on the hazardous impact of smoking on people’s health. Among the myths surrounding smoking is the common saying we hear all the time: “I smoke when I’m stressed!” And more often than not, people



Parkinsons Disease – German Neuroscience Center Dubai In Parkinson’s disease, certain nerve cells (neurons) in the brain gradually break down or die. These certain nerve cells are responsible for the design, the development and the realization of movements. The loss of neurons results in a decreased dopamine level in the brain. Dopamine is a chemical

Parkinsons Disease – German Neuroscience Center Dubai In Parkinson’s disease, certain nerve cells (neurons) in the brain gradually break down or die. These certain nerve cells are responsible for the design, the development and the realization of movements. The loss of neurons results in a decreased dopamine level in the brain. Dopamine is a chemical

New research finds that fashion forward Brits are putting style ahead of their health. Consumer research from the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) has found that three quarters (73%) of women have suffered with back pain and their wardrobe could be a major cause of the discomfort. The BCA found that over a quarter (28%) of

On the 28th of March 2017 the FDA officially approved Ocrevus (Ocrelizumab) for treating relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS) and primary progressive MS (PPMS). Ocrevus is the first drug that received the approval for both forms of MS. This marks a new era of treatment. Ocrevus (Ocrelizumab) is an auto-antibody, meaning an antibody which is targeting

Eliminating that morning ‘Cup of Joe,’ consuming processed foods high in nitrites or monosodium glutamate (MSG) and enjoying too much alcohol are potential headache triggers for individuals battling migraines, says Vincent Martin, MD, professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine. There are two different approaches to