Editorial Program (2006-2007):
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November  2006  
- UAE Survey 2006: The upcoming center of healthcare excellence in the region. The Arab Hospital will review the efforts, investments and current situation of the healthcare industry in the UAE.
- Matters of the Heart: TAH examines the new techniques and technologies being employed in the prevention and treatment of heart disease. It will also focus on the latest surveys and data available in the region.
- Medical Education:  World-class learning and research facilities are maturing across the region including a new medical university in Bahrain and specialist medical care and research centers in Qatar and Dubai.
- CT Scan: New Technologies and new indications

December 2006
- Lebanon Survey 2006: One of the main centers of medical excellence in the Arab world. TAH will examine the best Lebanon can offer.
- Diabetes: TAH will examine the causes of the high incidence of diabetes in the region. The types and genetic basis of diabetes and the new trends in treating the disease. Diabetes is one of the main focuses of health authorities in the region. TAH will examine also preventive measures, treatment guidelines and long term complications.
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industries: The region is attracting many of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies to set up manufacturing facilities in the region. TAH will focus on generic drugs, research and the certification and approval process. 

January 2007
- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Survey: KSA is one of the largest populations and rapidly expanding healthcare system. TAH will review the kingdom's medical services, healthcare policies and pharmaceutical sector. The interaction of the private sector and insurance companies.
- Asthma and COPD: TAH will focus on the underlying causes of Asthma and COPD, its long term treatment and its complications. TAH will also look at pollution and smoking, the major sources of these pathologies and at prevention and management of the latter.
- Waste Disposal & Hospitals: TAH will review the regional and international guidelines and their implementation. The costs, the innovations and the most efficient methods.

February 2007
- Arab Health Exhibition & Conference (Dubai): TAH will preview the region's premier annual medical equipment show with more than 1,500 exhibitors, 25 pavilions and a comprehensive conference and seminar program.
- The Flu: It is a very common infection that can be deadly even in the most advanced healthcare systems in the world. TAH will examine its prevention, detection, its spread, treatments and its economic impact.
- Laboratories: TAH will review the accuracy and cost of products and new technologies. The cost of exams, the best laboratories the region has and international accreditation.

March 2007
- The Kuwait Survey:  TAH will visit the hospitals and interview the healthcare authorities and examine the latest developments, investments and challenges.
- Pregnancy and Fertility: TAH will review the maternity wards in the region, the service, facilities and pre-natal and post-natal care. 
TAH will also focus on assisted reproductive techniques including diagnostic testing and fertility therapies including IVF. We will also look at the social and religious aspects of the procedure.
- Ultrasound: With advances in imaging technology, TAH reviews the products offered in the region and the various roles of ultrasound, especially in obstetrics.

April 2007
- The Jordan Survey: TAH will review the efficient Jordanian healthcare sector that is attracting patients from all over the region.  TAH will also examine the development and expansion of modern healthcare in the Kingdom.
- The Prostate: TAH looks at the diseases affecting the prostate: infections, benign pathologies and cancer. We examine the screening techniques and the medical and surgical treatments available today and their consequences.
- Imaging Technology: TAH looks at MRIs, the technology, the different types of machines and future technologies. We will also scan the many utilization of this technology and its great contribution to diagnosis.

May 2007
- Finance & Healthcare: Healthcare funds and major investors are pouring money into the regional healthcare sector. Who are the players and how are they being funded? What does the market need?
TAH looks at how medical insurance is changing to support the patient and corporate sector.
TAH will also evaluate the health care costs in different Arab countries, privatization and solutions for more efficient health care systems.
- Dentistry: It is a major concern for the general public in the region. Dentistry in the region has benefited from a general trend for oral hygiene and appearance and from the advances in technology and laser care. TAH also looks at the different types of coverage provided by the public and private sectors.
- IT & Hospital Management:  Increasingly computerized facilities deploy IT applications from patient records to the transfer of information from the various treatments. TAH looks at IT developments in various case studies.

June 2007
- The Bahrain Survey: The Kingdom has a very well organized public sector and an efficient MOH. TAH will also review the development of the private sector in Bahrain, medical education and other research centers.
- Cancer: TAH will explore the transformation of a cell into a malignant one, its growth and spread. We will also examine the most frequent types of cancer in the region, their incidents and their demographic distribution. TAH will look at the specialized institutions and departments available in the Arab world.
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET):  a molecular imaging modality, is one of the most accurate technologies in detection of malignancy. TAH reviews the domain of applications of PET, its costs and regional availability.

July 2007
- The Qatar Survey: The government is investing heavily in the healthcare sector, medical education and research. TAH reviews the policies of Qatar and their efforts to become a leading regional medical care system.
- Obesity: Obesity is on the rise in the Arab world. TAH looks at the prevention and treatment of obesity through diets, sports and education. TAH will also explore the benefits and risks of surgery in the treatment of morbid obesity.
- Plastic Surgery: Clinics and centers in the region and Europe provide expertise in plastic surgery. TAH looks at the new technologies and non invasive techniques available.
- Endoscopes in medical diagnosis and treatment

August 2007
- Health Tourism:  Many countries and cities in the region are trying to tie top quality healthcare with vibrant tourist industries. TAH looks at Arab patients’ favorite destinations for medical care
- Ophthalmology: TAH will assess the new technologies in the treatment of accommodation problems and other common eye diseases. TAH will also survey the specialized centers and clinics in the region.
- Telemedicine and Robotics: The future of medicine?

September 2007
- Iraq: TAH will assess the reconstruction of the Iraqi healthcare sector, which faces a lack of financing, an exodus of professionals and a damaged infrastructure. TAH will also look at the successes of some local medical institutions in spite of the crisis.
- Pediatrics: TAH will examine the challenges of developing pediatric care for children in the Arab world. We will survey the specialized centers available and assess the needs in the region.
- Hospital Supplies and Operating Theatres: TAH will focus on product specifications and the implementation of international standards in purchasing.

October 2007
- Hospital Accreditation: TAH will assess the efforts of hospitals in the Arab world to reach international standards of management and care. Quality Management.
- Emergency Medicine: TAH will review the latest medical evacuation vehicles and planes.
- Architecture and Construction: A feature on the specialized architectural firms and construction companies available in the region.

 
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