Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Saudi Arabia announces first case of coronavirus
Saudi Arabia on Monday confirmed its first case of coronavirus after one its citizens who had returned from COVID-19 hotspot Iran tested positive.
Mar 2, 2020
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Diabetes
Clinical algorithm to help Singaporeans with type 2 diabetes fast effectively and safely during Ramadan
NUS researchers have developed a clinical algorithm (flowchart) for individuals in Singapore with type 2 diabetes to manage their diabetic condition when they fast during Ramadan.
Nov 14, 2018
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Health
American Muslim women report depression linked to internalized stigma and abuse
A new study of Muslim women in the U.S. found a significant association between heightened vigilance, as a measure of internalized stigma, and increased risk for depression. The study, which also examined the link between ...
May 31, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Senegal warns against Ebola as giant Muslim pilgrimage looms
Senegal has warned millions of Muslim pilgrims expected to undertake the yearly Sufi pilgrimage to Touba this week to be especially wary of Ebola infection.
Dec 9, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A campaign involving Muslim clerics has increased uptake of polio vaccination in Nigeria
A coalition campaign involving imams, Islamic school teachers, traditional rulers, doctors, journalists, and polio survivors is gradually turning the tide against polio vaccine rejection in northern Nigeria, according to ...
Aug 5, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Saudi halts Guinea, Liberia pilgrim visas over Ebola
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday announced the suspension of visas for Muslim pilgrims from Guinea and Liberia, two African countries hit by an outbreak of the deadly Ebola epidemic.
Apr 1, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Saudi says no MERS infections during Ramadan pilgrimage
A large influx of Muslim pilgrims on Saudi Arabia during the fasting month of Ramadan passed without any cases of the MERS coronavirus infection reported, authorities said Tuesday.
Aug 13, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
WHO holds off raising MERS alert level as Muslim hajj looms
The World Health Organization on Wednesday held off from calling for travel restrictions related to the MERS virus striking Saudi Arabia as the kingdom braces for the Muslim hajj pilgrimage.
Jul 17, 2013
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Health
Germany approves bill to protect male circumcision
(AP)—German lawmakers approved a bill Wednesday that explicitly permits male infant circumcision, ending months of legal uncertainty after a court ruling that the practice amounts to bodily harm led to an outcry from Jewish ...
Dec 12, 2012
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German lawmakers want circumcision ban under 14
(AP)—Left-wing lawmakers in Germany are threatening to oppose government efforts to keep male infant circumcision legal.
Nov 12, 2012
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