A monster let loose in the Middle East to treat diabetics

Ok well it isn’t a monster, but a new treatment derived from the venom of a Gila Monster, a large poisonous lizard, is now available in the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait. It is really quite interesting because the treatment, Byetta, has been available in the West for a long time now and it has already [...]

Inspired by Diabetes contest ends…let the judging begin!

January 31st marked the end of the regional art competition in the Middle East. Hundreds of submissions have come in from the three main countries, Lebanon, Egypt and the UAE. Most of the submissions were from children. There were paintings, drawings and some poetry as well. Thanks to everyone who submitted something. Now comes the [...]