According to the Sana’a University’s study on physicians and stress, a first of its kind in Yemen, the majority of working physicians are suffering from physical and psychological symptoms of stress.
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May 13, 2008 - 3:07:40 AMCall for establishing medical center for allergy and immune system diseases at Sana’a University
May 10, 2008 - 1:49:22 AM
Once again, Sana’a University has embraced a large medical conference for allergy and immune system diseases, which lasted from April 29 to May 1.
Males more likely to suffer from liver cirrhosis in Yemen
Apr 29, 2008 - 3:12:56 AM
Yemeni men are more likely to suffer from liver cirrhosis than women, according to a national study by a team of researchers at Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Sana’a University.
2,232 AIDS infections found in Yemen
Apr 29, 2008 - 3:10:39 AM
The National Program to Combat AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases officially registered its 2,232 cases of people infected with HIV/AIDS in all Yemeni governorates at the end of 2007.
Prophet Mohammed guides scientists to medicine
Apr 15, 2008 - 8:04:37 AM
Establishing a healthy society can be just achieved when healthy prophetic guidance is applied, said doctors in a scientific symposium organized by Life Makers Forum on the occasion of World Health Day, April 7.
Yemen launches vaccination campaign against Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus
Apr 15, 2008 - 7:57:16 AM
A massive national campaign to vaccinate women in the childbearing age against the dreaded disease of maternal and neo-natal tetanus was given a high profile start from the Mosaimeer district in the Lahej Governorate last Sunday.
Astronomical prices are pushing people to the brink
Apr 8, 2008 - 8:17:36 AM
The recent increase in the cost of many essential goods is placing a heavy burden on Yemeni families, in addition to placing additional strain on Yemen’s over-stretched mental care facilities, as many poor people struggle to make ends meet and lose their sanity.
Yemeni babies still suffering from malnutrition
Apr 1, 2008 - 12:19:38 AM
Yemeni children under one year of age are especially prone to malnutrition, according to a Sana’a University study conducted by a group of researchers at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Science.
Yemeni children suffer from renal system stones
Mar 25, 2008 - 2:56:12 AM
A study of Yemeni children has found a disturbing rate of Urolithiasis – renal stones – in the young people of this country. The landmark study, conducted by doctors from the Sana’a University of Medical and Health Sciences...
Rheumatic heart disease remains serious health threat to Yemenis
Mar 18, 2008 - 6:27:00 AM
Researchers from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Sana’a University have found that rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is still a serious cardiac problem among Yemenis, affecting most commonly those people in the most productive age groups.
Renal failure in Yemen: a serious problem seeks attention
Mar 11, 2008 - 1:55:00 AM
Kidney failure is still a very troubling disease for both patients and the health care system in Yemen, according to a new study presented at the 19th Scientific Graduate Research Conference held in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of Sana’a University on March 3.
Life, but not as we know it
Mar 4, 2008 - 12:32:28 AM
A 21-year-old young man stands absently waiting for the massive trucks to unload. When they do, he jumps onto huge heaps of garbage to start working. Although the hot rays of the sun beat mercilessly down upon his head, he is completely absorbed in his work.
Qat: The plague of Yemen
Feb 26, 2008 - 6:52:07 AM
Still popular, qat chews provide an important forum for debate and dialogue in Yemen. Nearly every Yemeni chews; even old age and toothlessness fail to stop some.
Climate change: the most recent critical global challenge
Feb 19, 2008 - 2:20:30 AM
The poor are suffering and will suffer even more with the advance of climate change because they are at greatest risk of human development reversals, said the Global Human Development Report 2007/ 2008, released February 13 at the Movenpick Hotel.
Pesticides still a threat to Yemenis
Feb 5, 2008 - 3:57:34 AM
Dr. Ali Mohammed Mujawar, the Prime Minister, has declared a savage official war on those traders attempting to bring forbidden, expired or smuggled pesticides into Yemen. “We should fight against those unconscientious traders who destroy our food and our generations’ future,” said Dr. Mujawar in the National Conference of Pesticides on Sunday, January 27.
Breast Cancer: Why Not You?
Jan 29, 2008 - 12:49:22 AM
Breast cancer awareness programs such as “Race for the Cure”, reminders to do monthly breast self-exams in the back of women’s magazines, and greater media coverage on the subject make it virtually impossible for women to ignore breast health.
Massive polio immunization campaign protects Yemen’s children
Jan 22, 2008 - 5:11:18 AM
The most recent Polio National Immunization Campaign was conducted from 15 to 17 December 2007. The campaign was organized as a preventive measure in all 333 districts of the 22 governorates.
HMRTI tries to improve Yemeni health system
Jan 15, 2008 - 7:16:50 AM
Yemen needs strong and skilled health cadres who can improve the health system in this country. To build such professional cadres, some institutes such as the Health Management Research and Training Institute (HMRTI) are established to reach this important goal.
Yemeni males more prone to urinary stones
Jan 8, 2008 - 5:08:43 AM
Males have a three times greater risk of developing urinary stones and are five times more likely to have them recur than females, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Sana’a.
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