Articles
Urology
Health check after 40: what men should actually testA urologist on what men over 40 genuinely need checked — PSA, ultrasound, hormones, metabolic markers — and why testing everything at once is a bad idea.Gynecology
The annual gynecological check-up: what it includes and why it mattersAn OB-GYN explains the annual well-woman visit: examination, pelvic ultrasound, cervical screening — what is included, how to prepare and why to come without symptoms.Gastroenterology
Healthcare in Dubai for expats: how it worksHow healthcare works in Dubai: mandatory insurance, DHA licensing, direct billing vs pay & claim, what a consultation costs without insurance, and where to go in typical situations.Ultrasound
How to prepare for an ultrasound: a guide by scan typeAn ultrasound specialist on preparing for a scan: abdomen, pelvis, kidneys and pregnancy. What to eat, how much to drink and what to bring with you.Pediatrics
Stomach ache in children: when to watch and when to see a doctorA pediatric gastroenterologist on abdominal pain in children: the common harmless causes, the red flags that need urgent care, and how the assessment actually works.Pediatric neurology
Up to 90% of Strokes Can Be PreventedA neurologist on stroke prevention: what the INTERSTROKE study showed, why the shingles vaccine (Shingrix) matters, and what a first-line screening programme consists of.Cardiology
New cholesterol drugs: from twice-yearly injections to a pillA cardiologist on the new PCSK9 drugs: twice-yearly inclisiran injections and enlicitide, the first pill approved by the FDA in 2026. Who needs them and where to start.Dermatology
Hair loss: which doctor to see and which tests are neededA trichologist on hair loss: how much shedding is normal, how telogen effluvium differs from androgenetic alopecia, the short list of tests that matter and what actually works.Urology
Kidney stones in a hot climate: why they are commoner in the UAEA urologist on kidney stones in the UAE: why heat raises the risk, how much you actually need to drink, which symptoms need emergency care and how to prevent a second stone.Gynecology
Planning a pregnancy: where to startAn OB-GYN on preconception care: why folic acid starts three months early, which tests and vaccinations belong before conception, what the partner should check and when to seek help.Gastroenterology
Heartburn and reflux: when it is normal and when it needs treatingA gastroenterologist on heartburn and GERD: which lifestyle changes work, how PPIs are used, which symptoms need urgent assessment and what happens at the appointment.Ultrasound
Thyroid nodules: why they are found so oftenAn ultrasound specialist on thyroid nodules: why they are found in so many adults, what TI-RADS means, when a biopsy is needed and when monitoring is enough.Pediatrics
Infant colic: what helps and what does notA pediatric gastroenterologist on colic: the rule of threes, why it is not a disease, which remedies have evidence, which symptoms rule colic out and how to get through it.Pediatric neurology
Pediatric Headache in Dubai: Migraine, Tension Pain, or Reason to Consult a Doctor?A pediatric neurologist on headaches in children: tension-type headache and migraine, Dubai triggers, when to book a routine visit, red flags and when an MRI is actually needed.Cardiology
Cardiology 2026: what changed in the European guidelinesA cardiologist on the 2026 ESC guidelines: kidney checks for heart patients, heart failure stages, weight-loss drugs and separate troponin thresholds for women.Dermatology
Adult acne: why it appears after 25 and how it is treatedA dermatologist on adult acne: why breakouts appear in your thirties and forties, what works under the 2024 AAD guidelines, and why aggressive skincare makes it worse.Urology
Prostatitis: what it actually isA urologist on prostatitis: why it is four different conditions rather than one, how chronic pelvic pain syndrome differs from bacterial prostatitis, and what actually works.Gynecology
HPV and the Gardasil 9 vaccine: who and at what ageAn OB-GYN on HPV vaccination: why boys are vaccinated too, up to what age it is worthwhile, why under-15s need only two doses, and why screening continues after vaccination.Gastroenterology
Irritable bowel syndrome: not ‘just nerves’, but a diagnosisA gastroenterologist on IBS: the Rome V criteria, which tests are needed, how the low FODMAP diet helps and why it is a real condition, not ‘just nerves’.Ultrasound
What an abdominal ultrasound shows and what it cannot seeAn ultrasound specialist on abdominal ultrasound: which organs it examines, the commonest findings, where its limits lie and why preparation matters.Pediatrics
Starting solids: when to begin and with whatA pediatric nutritionist on complementary feeding: signs of readiness, what to start with, why peanut and egg are introduced early, what to avoid before one year and how to avoid food refusal.Pediatric neurology
Children's Sleep: Age Guidelines, Common Disruptions, and When to See a Doctor in DubaiA pediatric neurologist on children’s sleep: AASM hours by age, what disrupts sleep for toddlers, preschoolers and teens in Dubai, red flags such as snoring and apnoea, and what works.Cardiology
Blood pressure: which numbers are normalA cardiologist on blood pressure: how to measure it at home, which readings count as elevated under the 2024 ESC guidelines and when medication is needed.Dermatology
Moles: when to have them checked and what dermoscopy isA dermatologist on mole checks: the ABCDE rule, the ugly duckling sign, what dermoscopy involves, who needs an annual check and why moles should never be removed at a salon.Urology
Testosterone: when to test and how to test properlyA urologist-andrologist on testosterone: which symptoms genuinely relate to deficiency, why the sample is taken in the morning and twice, what free testosterone adds, and who should not be treated.Gynecology
Fibroids, cysts and polyps: what a pelvic ultrasound findsAn OB-GYN on common pelvic ultrasound findings: which cysts resolve by themselves, when a fibroid needs treating, what an endometrial polyp is and which findings call for action.Gastroenterology
Helicobacter pylori: who should be tested and how to take the testA gastroenterologist on H. pylori: who should be tested, why the breath test beats a blood test, how to prepare and why confirming eradication is essential.Ultrasound
Ultrasound in pregnancy: which scans and why they are neededAn ultrasound specialist on pregnancy scans: the early scan, each trimester, cervical length, fetal biometry and 3D, and how they differ from prenatal screening.Pediatrics
Allergy in children: which tests are needed and which are notA pediatrician on childhood allergy: how allergy differs from intolerance, why a 90-food panel is useless, which tests make sense and how to avoid putting a child on an unnecessary diet.Pediatric neurology
Infant Development: Monthly Milestones, Red Flags, and Neurological ChecksA pediatric neurologist on infant development by the 2022 AAP/CDC milestones: skills at 2, 4, 6, 9 and 12 months, red flags, first-year screenings and what parents should avoid.Cardiology
Chest pain: when it is the heart and when it is notA cardiologist on chest pain: which signs point to the heart, which to the oesophagus, muscles or anxiety, when to call an ambulance and why women’s symptoms differ.Dermatology
Sun and skin in the UAE: how to protect yourselfA dermatologist on sun exposure in the UAE: what SPF to use, how much sunscreen to apply and how often, why pigmentation returns without protection, and why vitamin D deficiency is common here.Urology
Getting up at night to urinate: age or an enlarged prostateA urologist on nocturia and lower urinary tract symptoms: what counts as normal, why a bladder diary is so useful, what the ultrasound shows and which signs mean you should not wait.Gynecology
Menopause: what happens and what actually helpsAn OB-GYN on menopause and perimenopause: the typical symptoms, whether hormone tests are needed, who menopausal hormone therapy suits and why the old fear of it is out of date.Gastroenterology
Constant tiredness: which tests are worth doingA GP on constant tiredness: where to start, which tests are worth doing (FBC, ferritin, TSH, HbA1c), when to check vitamins D and B12 and why ‘test everything’ does harm.Ultrasound
Fatty liver disease: what the ultrasound finding meansAn ultrasound specialist on fatty liver disease: why fibrosis matters more than fat, how elastography measures liver stiffness and what actually reverses the process.Pediatrics
When a child is not gaining weightA pediatric nutritionist on weight gain: how to read growth percentiles properly, why the trajectory matters more than a single point, the possible causes and which tests are needed.Pediatric neurology
Childhood Tics: Why They Happen and When to See a Family PhysicianA pediatric neurologist on tics in children: what they are, why telling a child to stop makes them worse, triggers, when to seek evaluation and evidence-based management (CBIT).Cardiology
Checking your heart: which tests you needA cardiologist on checking your heart: what an ECG does and does not show, when you need an echo, Holter or vascular scan, and why it starts with a consultation.Dermatology
Atopic dermatitis: care, flares and the fear of steroid creamsA dermatologist on atopic dermatitis in children and adults: why emollients are the treatment, when topical steroids are needed and where the fear of them comes from.Pediatric neurology
Childhood Fever: When to Treat, When to Worry, and Why Book a Standard GP Consultation in DubaiA pediatrician on childhood fever: what counts as a fever, weight-based dosing, what not to do, why a daytime GP visit helps and the red flags that mean the emergency room.Pediatric neurology
Childhood Constipation: How to Help Your Child and When to See a GP in DubaiA pediatrician on childhood constipation: signs including soiling, risk factors in Dubai, why diet alone is often not enough, ESPGHAN/NASPGHAN first-line treatment and red flags.