AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCoastal Health: Ras Al Khaimah has closed all beaches after an offshore oil spill, following restrictions in Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah. Authorities are assessing the impact and urge people to avoid affected waters; the environment ministry says reported fuel odours pose no health risk. Clinical Research: AstraZeneca plans to invest $50 million in about 30 trials with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, focusing on cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic diseases. The first studies could begin by year-end. New Treatments: A UAE man with thalassaemia is living with fewer blood transfusions after gene therapy. Abu Dhabi’s health department and Merck have also partnered to advance fertility research and training. Health Technology: Abu Dhabi’s Healthpoint and Proximie plan to bring AI tools into operating rooms. UAE doctors, meanwhile, warn that testimonials for exosome treatments are no substitute for medical advice.
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