The UAE's Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) has unveiled a 15-minute rapid blood test that can evaluate mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI).
With 95.8 per cent sensitivity, it will enable faster treatment for the injured persons and is the world’s first US Food And Drug Administration (USFDA)-approved blood test.
The announcement at the Arab Health 2021 highlighted the partnership between the UAE health authority and Abbot labs.
Designed to run on a handheld i-STAT Alinity platform, the test requires a small blood sample drawn from the arm to measure specific proteins present in the blood after an mTBI.
A negative result on this test can be used to rule out the need for a head CT scan, while a positive result complements CT scans to help clinicians evaluate whether someone has an mTBI.
Dr. Youssef Mohamed Al Serkal, Director-General of the Emirates Health Services (EHS), said this is one of the most important diagnostic tests that help in detecting mild brain injuries, which usually occur after falling down or experiencing car accidents.
He explained that this new technology will help clinicians assess and detect brain injuries and concussions as fast as possible with accurate results.
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has fined three exchange houses a total of AED 4.1 million for failing to comply with anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regulations.
The diplomatic advisor to the UAE President, Anwar Gargash, said the Middle East has an opportunity to "turn a new page" and become a prosperous region.
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with the US after the "devastating" floods in the state of Texas, which killed dozens of people, left many missing, and caused significant material damage.
The UAE will focus on leveraging AI to "streamline processes and improve management of resources" in a move to switch to "a new chapter in shaping a smarter, faster and more efficient government".
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have discussed ways to expand cooperation across vital sectors in support of sustainable development goals and shared interests.
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