Press Releases

2018

- 6/5/2018
Excessive Eating during Ramadan Can Cause Sleep Disorders, says HMC Sleep Expert

Dr. Aisha Hussain Al Adab, an expert in sleep disorders at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), is cautioning that excessive night eating can negatively affect sleep quality and lead to sleep disorders.
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- 6/3/2018
Ramadan Provides a Great Opportunity to Quit Smoking, Says Smoking Cessation Expert

Calling Ramadan an opportune time to quit smoking, last month Dr. Ahmad Al Mulla, Head of HMC’s Tobacco Control Center, announced that a number of special clinics would be offered during the Holy Month to encourage tobacco users to give up the habit.
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- 5/29/2018
HMC Diabetes Educator Cautions that Ramadan can be a Critical Time for Diabetics

Ms. Manal Musallam, Director of Diabetes Education at Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) National Diabetes Center says Ramadan can be one of the most critical times of year for diabetics.
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- 5/28/2018
Al Wakra Hospital holds Ramadan Workshops for Patients with Diabetes

In advance of the start of Ramadan, the National Diabetes Center at Al Wakra Hospital hosted workshops for patients planning to fast during the Holy Month. With sessions in both English and Arabic, the workshops took place on the evening of 15 May and covered a variety of topics related to fasting with diabetes, including the importance of not making changes to medication regimes without medical supervision, the potential complications of fasting with diabetes, and steps to take in the case of diabetic emergencies, such as low or high blood sugar.
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- 5/27/2018
HMC Advises Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women who are Fasting to Watch for Unusual Symptoms

To avoid complications, pregnant and breastfeeding women who are fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan are advised to watch for unusual symptoms. Pregnant and breastfeeding woman who have not sought medical advice prior to starting their fast are also advised to consult their doctor if they have questions about whether fasting is right for them.
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- 5/24/2018
HMC Cautions the Public about the Risk of Dehydration, asking them to Watch for Vulnerable Members of the Community

Last summer over 270 patients were treated at Hamad General Hospital’s Emergency Department for heat exhaustion and dehydration. Doctors at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) are warning the public about the risk of dehydration and heat exhaustion, noting that mild to moderate dehydration can normally be reversed by drinking more fluids, but that severe cases require immediate medical treatment.
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- 5/21/2018
MOPH announces working hours of Medical Commission and offices of births registration during Ramadan

Ministry of Public Health (MOPH) has announced the working hours of the National Medical Commission and the registration of births during the holy month of Ramadan. The Medical Commission receives visitors from 9 am to 6 pm.
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- 5/20/2018
HMC’s Director of Nutrition Highlights the Health Benefits of Fasting

More than 1,300 Referred to HMC’s Nutrition Department last Ramadan.
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- 5/16/2018
Hamad Trauma Center Officials Asking the Public to take Extra Precautions during Ramadan

As Ramadan approaches, Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) Hamad Injury Prevention Program (HIPP), the community outreach arm of the Hamad Trauma Center, is issuing advice on how to stay safe during the Holy Month.
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- 5/13/2018
HMC Announces Ramadan Hospital and Clinic Operating Hours and Reminds Patients about the Importance of Attending Scheduled Appointments

Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced its operating hours for the Holy Month of Ramadan. All emergency and inpatient services across HMC’s network of hospitals will operate as usual, 24-hours a day, seven days a week.
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- 5/9/2018
HMC’s Pharmacy Director Says Unsupervised Medication Changes during Ramadan can result in Serious Complications

With the beginning of Ramadan a week away, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is reminding patients who take daily medication and plan to fast to speak with their physician or pharmacists before making any changes to their medication regime.
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- 4/29/2018
HMC Advising Patients with Medical Conditions to Consult their Doctor before Fasting

With Ramadan approaching, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is urging patients with chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension, to speak with their doctor before beginning a fast. Specialists from across the healthcare provider’s network of hospitals say it is imperative that patients seek professional advice before making any changes to their diet and medication regimes.
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Press Releases

2018

Excessive Eating during Ramadan Can Cause Sleep Disorders, says HMC Sleep Expert

Ramadan Provides a Great Opportunity to Quit Smoking, Says Smoking Cessation Expert

HMC Diabetes Educator Cautions that Ramadan can be a Critical Time for Diabetics

Al Wakra Hospital holds Ramadan Workshops for Patients with Diabetes

HMC Advises Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women who are Fasting to Watch for Unusual Symptoms

HMC Cautions the Public about the Risk of Dehydration, asking them to Watch for Vulnerable Members of the Community

MOPH announces working hours of Medical Commission and offices of births registration during Ramadan

HMC’s Director of Nutrition Highlights the Health Benefits of Fasting

Hamad Trauma Center Officials Asking the Public to take Extra Precautions during Ramadan

HMC Announces Ramadan Hospital and Clinic Operating Hours and Reminds Patients about the Importance of Attending Scheduled Appointments

HMC’s Pharmacy Director Says Unsupervised Medication Changes during Ramadan can result in Serious Complications

HMC Advising Patients with Medical Conditions to Consult their Doctor before Fasting

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