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DR SAJWANI THANKS SHARJAH POLICE FOR FINING HIM FOR NOT WEARING FACE MASK
In a post shared on his personal Twitter page, Dr Adil Sajwani details how he was stopped by police after he forgot to wear a face mask while driving. Sajwani is a Family Medicine Specialist with the Ministry of Health and Prevention in UAE, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Just as the Sharjah Police personnel was writing up a fine and noting down his car details, Sajwani said they noticed his doctor's coat in the car.
The police official then asked Sajwani if he was a doctor, and he said yes. Sajwani said in his post that the police official then proceeded to say that the doctor looked tired. The official reportedly ...
INFLUENCERS AT 1 BILLION FOLLOWERS SUMMIT SPOTLIGHT POLARITY OF SOCIAL MEDIA GIANT 'X’
The 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai staged an interesting panel discussion about the social media powerhouse, “X”. Held at the Museum of the Future Stage, the discussion featured prominent personalities from various fields.
Eyad AlHmoud, Dr. Adil Sajwani, Dr. Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, all influencers on the X platform, shared their thoughts on the power of words, responsible content creation, and the impact of social media on society.
Dr. Adil Sajwani, a leading Emirati family doctor and medical influencer, discussed his ...
UAE: SPIKE IN ONLINE CHILD ABUSE CASES CAUSE FOR EXTREME CONCERN, SAYS DOCTOR
Compared to pre-Covid-19 days, children and adults are using the internet more abundantly, which has led to a spike in sexual abuse and exploitation online, an Emirati doctor has said.
The 2021 Global Threat Assessment report by WeProtect Global Alliance highlights that the pandemic has contributed to a significant increase in child sexual exploitation and online abuse. Experts all over the world have called for immediate change.
Dr Adil Sajwani, a family medicine specialist at Fakeeh University Hospital, called it a cause for extreme concern. He urged parents to ...
HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES DURING RAMADAN
Family medicine specialist Dr Adil Sajwani joins on the Morning Majlis to discuss the importance of healthy heating habits and incorporating a good sleep schedule for a better Ramadan experience.
Listen to #Pulse95Radio in the UAE by tuning in on your radio (95.00 FM) or online on the website: www.pulse95radio.com to learn with Dr Adil Sajwani how to make healthy choices during Ramadan and keep your body and mind fit.
Pulse 95 Radio keep all audience updated on all Sharjah news, events and trends. It will also keep you company during your drive to learn about the updates and receive informative tips ...
THIRD PFIZER DOSE CAN HELP PEOPLE WITH MEDICAL HISTORY, UAE DOCTORS SAY
The third dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine helps in increasing immunity among the vulnerable including immune compromised patients, say UAE doctors.
Dr. Adil Sajwani, specialist, family medicine at Fakeeh University Hospital said: “It is evident that the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine has a good response in fighting coronavirus, and the third dose is recommended for the people with a medical history.”
Patients undergoing treatment for cancer and immuno-therapy and those with low immune response will have lower immunity ...
ADDRESSING MENTAL HEALTH IN THE POST-CORONAVIRUS WORLD VITAL, EXPERTS SAY
As the UAE looks to the post-coronavirus future with businesses poised to reopen, leading medical and mental health experts joined Dubai Science Park’s Advance Health webinar to explore strategies to reduce anxiety and strengthen emotional resilience.
Dr Adil Sajwani has witnessed first-hand the virus’ emotional toll on frontline medical workers and warned the psychological impact on them cannot be underestimated. “One day this virus will be a memory but one of the lessons we must learn is the importance of mental health because these workers will face a huge challenge ...
CORONAVIRUS WILL CHANGE UAE EDUCATION, WORK IN THE FUTURE: HEALTH OFFICIAL
Life in the UAE will be changed by coronavirus, and remote working and learning are likely to become more commonplace in the long term, even as the immediate threat subsides, says a health official. Much about the future depends on how successfully the virus is contained in the short term.
Coronavirus prevention measures have disrupted normal daily life for millions across the world currently asked to practice social distancing.
“We think in the longer term in the UAE the way work and school will be done will change,” said Dr. Adil Sajwani, a family medicine doctor with ...
DR. ADIL SAJWANI: KETO DIET IN RAMADAN SHOULD BE UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION
During the holy month of Ramadan, Dr. Adil Sajwani, Family Medicine Specialist Doctor, presents his health programme "Your Doctor in Ramadan", which broadcasts at 5 PM on “Sharjah 24”.
In the ninth episode of "Your Doctor in Ramadan", Dr. Adel Al Sajwani spoke about keto diet in the holy month of Ramadan.
Dr. Adel said that many people, in order to lose a certain amount of weight, do the keto diet, which is based on reducing sugars, starches and carbohydrates and increasing the proportion ...
UAE BENEFITS FROM OUTCOMES OF 50-YEAR DEVELOPMENT PROCESS IN FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic highlighted the contributions of the UAE’s development process to its capacity to address the pandemic, underscoring the excellent performance of relevant systems established in the country, most notably in terms of the pandemic’s repercussions.
Dr. Adil Sajwani, Family Medicine Physician, said that foreseeing the pandemic’s future enabled the UAE to address the crisis professionally from the outset, noting that the first phase of the pandemic involved a key period in determining how ...
IN THE GULF, A GROWING SCRAMBLE FOR OZEMPIC AND OTHER WEIGHT-LOSS DRUGS
Over the past year, Ozempic has become a global game changer in the weight-loss industry. The drug, which is injected using a pen needle, was developed as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes, but it is increasingly being prescribed off-label to those who want to control their food cravings and shed pounds without major surgery.
“The trend is going more and more for the pharmacological weight-reduction medications,” said Adil Sajwani, a family medicine consultant physician in Dubai who prescribes Ozempic and similar drugs “on a daily basis,” following U.S. Food and Drug Administration guidelines. Because of this new trend, “the rate of bariatric surgery is ...
UAE: RESIDENTS CAUTIONED ABOUT AN INCREASE IN FLU CASES DURING WET WEATHER
There has been a noticeable surge in cold and flu cases in Dubai, particularly among children, due to recent heavy rainfall, according to doctors interviewed by Khaleej Times.
Dr. Adil Sajwani, a family medicine consultant at Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Dubai, noted an increase in acute respiratory infections such as flu and Covid-19 during rainy weather. The doctor explained that residents tend to limit outdoor activities in unstable weather, leading to a higher risk of transmission at home and in the office.
Children under the age of five ...
PANELISTS DISCUSS THE INFLUENCE OF X AT 1 BILLION FOLLOWERS SUMMIT
Experts gathered to discuss the power of social media platform X, formerly Twitter, in a session called “The Hidden Gems of X” on the second day of the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai.
Panelists included Saudi social media figure Eyad Al-Hamoud; Dr. Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, Emirati professor of political science; and family doctor and medical influencer Dr. Adil Sajwani.
Sajwani said that his foray into social media had proved to be unexpected. One of his tweets went viral during the pandemic, resulting in a following of more than 89,000 today.
In his experience on the platform, audiences ...