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Medicine

The latest news on medicine, research and medical stories from The National

Afna Shanavas talks about her undiagnosed arthritis as a teenager ahead of World Arthritis Day. Photo: Antonie Robertson/The National

Woman diagnosed at 26 'thought arthritis was for the elderly'

UAEOctober 23, 2026
Ahmad Alghaith, an organic chemist at Insilico Medicine, said AI can be a key tool in accelerating drug development. Victor Besa / The National

UAE scientists harness AI to discover potential blood cancer drug

HealthOctober 04, 2026
Doctors perform a surgery at the first specialised hospital for children with congenital heart defects in Kabul, Afghanistan earlier this month. Proponents of surgery postulate huge benefits but only if millions are first invested in new infrastructure and costly machinery. EPA

The neglected knife: Why global health overlooks surgery

CommentAugust 28, 2026
Surgeon Hani Marcus and patient Rhys Hibbert as UCL reveals successful AI-assisted brain tumour surgery in London. Photo: University College London Hospital

UCL surgeons pioneer AI-aided brain tumour operation

UKAugust 27, 2026
Yigit Elma, right, with his family before receiving the Elevidys treatment. Victor Besa / The National
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Boy begins $2.8m treatment for rare muscle-wasting disease

UAEJuly 08, 2026
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) has no single definitive test to diagnose it, with risks extending beyond the female reproductive system. Getty Images

PCOS vs PMOS: Why experts are adding metabolism to the equation

WellbeingJune 21, 2026
The breast cancer treatment was administered at Burjeel Cancer Institute in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Burjeel Medical City

Abu Dhabi administers pioneering breast cancer drug

UAEJune 17, 2026
Semaglutide drug Wegovy is awaiting regulatory approval to be used in the UAE. Alamy

New weight loss pills could become long-term obesity treatment

UAEMay 12, 2026
Our reliance on medicines is such that when availability is disrupted, the consequences can be severe. Getty

Public health is behind the UAE's changing drugs market

EditorialFebruary 26, 2026
Mandatory health insurance has already emerged as a critical pillar of healthcare access in several GCC markets. Chris Whiteoak / The National

In 2026, 'connected care' will be at the heart of healthcare delivery in the Gulf

CommentJanuary 07, 2026
Dr Saladin Sawan, right, has given The National his account of being a surgeon in Gaza. Photo: Saladin Sawan

The Gaza surgeon's choice: who might survive - and who could not be saved?

MENADecember 19, 2025
In critical care, where decisions change outcomes in seconds, diverse minds prevent tunnel vision. Silvia Razgova for The National

How the UAE’s multiculturalism helps saves lives

CommentDecember 02, 2025
A study has revealed the medicinal powers of the mulberry. Photo: Getty Images

UAE's mulberry trees could be nature's secret weapon in rooting out disease

UAEOctober 31, 2025
Paragraf's graphene microchips could transform the semiconductor world. Photo: Paragraf

How graphene is revolutionising the microchip industry with help from the UAE

UAEOctober 31, 2025
The Mini Bancer menu at The Banc in Downtown Dubai features scaled-down versions of its popular dishes. Photo: The Banc

Hold the starter and dessert: How Ozempic is reshaping the UAE dining scene

FoodOctober 17, 2025
Skyscrapers and commercial buildings in the skyline of the City of London, UK. Bloomberg
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UK millionaire exodus could accelerate after November budget meeting

EconomyOctober 13, 2025
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