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Artificial Intelligence enhances stroke treatment in England

A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool deployed across hospitals in England has significantly improved the treatment of strokes, according to the National Health Service (NHS). The technology rapidly analyzes brain scans to determine the type and severity of a stroke, allowing doctors to make quicker......

Silverfish infestations: what they are, their risks, and how to prevent them

Silverfish, named for their silvery scales and fish-like movements, are small insects measuring 10 to 15 millimeters in length. Recognizable by their elongated, flattened bodies, fine antennae, and three long tail-like appendages, these creatures are nocturnal and often found in damp, dark areas like......

Morocco bans nail polishes and gels with toxic TPO ingredient

The Moroccan Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AMMPS) has announced a comprehensive ban on the manufacture, importation, distribution, marketing, and use of nail polishes and gels containing Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide (TPO). This decision follows an in-depth scientific analysis......

Weight loss drugs may halve early death risk in heart patients, study shows

New research presented at the European Society of Cardiology annual conference in Madrid suggests that weight loss drugs known as GLP-1 agonists could dramatically reduce the risk of hospitalisation and premature death in patients with heart conditions. The study analysed real-world data from over 90,000......

Morocco bans cosmetics containing harmful chemical TPO

The Moroccan Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AMMPS) has announced a nationwide ban on the sale, manufacturing, importation, distribution, and use of cosmetic products containing Diphenyl(trimethylbenzoyl)phosphine oxide, commonly known as TPO. The decision follows a detailed review of scientific......

Oyster harvesting suspended in Boutalha area of Dakhla

The State Secretariat for Maritime Fisheries announced on Friday the suspension of oyster harvesting and marketing in the Boutalha classified shellfish zone, located within the maritime district of Dakhla. This measure follows analyses carried out by the National Institute of Fisheries Research (INRH),......

Singapore cracks down on drug-laced vaping amid rising use of etomidate

Singapore is intensifying its crackdown on vaping after authorities observed a rise in young people using e-cigarettes laced with the anaesthetic agent etomidate. Vaping has been banned in the city-state since 2018, but the emergence of so-called Kpods—short for ketamine pods—has prompted......

Health alert: counterfeit ‘royal honey’ withdrawn after fatality in Morocco

The Moroccan Center for Poison Control and Pharmacovigilance (CAPM) has issued an urgent health warning following the death of a 27-year-old man in Marrakech linked to the use of a product marketed as “royal honey.” Advertised as a natural aphrodisiac supplement, the product allegedly caused......

EU approves breakthrough HIV treatment amid accessibility concerns

The European Union has officially approved the new HIV prevention treatment developed by the American pharmaceutical company Gilead. Known as "Yeytuo" in Europe, the drug requires just two injections per year, offering a simpler alternative to the daily pills currently used by most patients.......

Angham returns to Egypt after treatment in Germany, reunites with family

Egyptian singer Angham has returned home from Germany after weeks of medical treatment, making her first public appearance alongside her children. Photos shared by her sons on social media captured the emotional moment of her reunion with her family at their coastal residence in northern Egypt. Warm......

Moroccan neurologist pioneers device to filter blood inside vessels

Youssef El Azouzi, a Moroccan neurologist, has unveiled a groundbreaking medical device that filters blood from within blood vessels, marking a significant breakthrough for patients with immune deficiencies and chronic infections. The innovation also holds promise for improving organ transplant success......

Akdital opens three cutting-edge medical centers in eastern Morocco

The Moroccan healthcare group Akdital has inaugurated three new medical facilities in the eastern cities of Oujda and Nador, reinforcing its presence across the country and strengthening its role in modernizing the national health system. In Oujda, the group has opened a private multidisciplinary hospital......

Singer Angham’s health battle highlights psychosomatic links in chronic pain

Egyptian singer Angham has faced a complex and challenging medical journey, underscoring the intricate relationship between physical health and psychological well-being. Her ordeal began at Al Safa Hospital in Cairo, where she was admitted with acute pancreatitis, elevated enzyme levels, and severe abdominal......