Healthcare
Latest Health and Medical News in Iran – Healthcare in Iran – Medical news and articles from across Iran, exploring various health challenges and developments faced nationally and globally.
Gross reproduction rate has seen a fall in Iran
Low rates of fertility and gross reproduction have become Iran’s demographic challenges; Iran is second among Islamic nations with the lowest fertility rate.
Iranian doctors successfully conduct thyroplasty surgery
The surgery is conducted on men who have signs of maturity but their voice is still too feminine.
A critical look at the 5:2 diet
A thin, fat or even a fit individual should consume all food groups on a daily basis based on their body needs to maintain their health and get the required energy.
Iran makes electronic artificial hand
Locally-made artificial hands would cost one fourth of the German-made models on the market.
Iranian engineers develop edible insulin nano-drug
An Iranian-developed edible nano-medicine prevents insulin destruction and improves its permeation from the intestinal wall.
Day of People with Disability in the eyes of people with no disability
Iranian dailies mark the International Day of People with Disability.
HIV/AIDS in Iran
To mark World AIDS Day, Arman-e Emrooz, a Tehran-based daily, dedicates a full page to HIV/AIDS.
Iran to host Islamic Countries’ Health Tourism Conference
A growing number of hospitals across Iran provide foreigners who visit Iran for medical purposes with excellent healthcare services.
Iranian neurosurgeons successfully perform DBS surgery
Dr. Ali Razmkon, an Iranian neurosurgeon, has performed a first Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery.
Iranian researchers develop anti-cancer nano-drug
Iranian researchers have developed a nano-drug which uses artificial biocompatible and biodegradable polymers to fight cancer.
Iran is to offer healthcare services to Afghan refugees
Iran’s Health Ministry is tasked with providing Afghan immigrants with basic healthcare services.
Iran Establishing Ebola Control Center
No reports of Ebola in Iran do not make health officials complacent.
Two brief reports on how the Iranian health sector is getting on
Medical services have improved both within and beyond Iranian borders and have become more affordable and higher in quality.
Iranians produce anti-wrinkle cream from pomegranate extract
Iranian researchers have developed an anti-wrinkle cream that combines intense moisturizing with powerful defense against the sun’s harmful rays.
Top researchers were awarded at International Foundation of Prof. Yalda
Internationally renowned medical researchers are awarded in the 5th International Academic Foundation of Professor Yalda.
Professor Majid Samii named world top neurosurgeon
Majid Samii, the world-famous Iranian medical scientist, has been named by World Academy of Neurological Surgery as the world’s first neurosurgeon.
Mahak, an Iranian charity, received Achievement Award from IPMA
Iran’s Mahak secured an Achievement Award from the International Project Management Association.
Some 2,000 medics can serve their military service in the healthcare sector
The Health Minister says medical students are allowed to do their military service in the healthcare sector.
From the fight against Ebola to the war on ISIL
While world is concerned with an Ebola outbreak and the threat of ISIL, the destructive impact of sanctions on the healthcare of Iranians persists.
A self-giving boy secretly donates kidney to his mom
A young man donates his kidney to save his mom.
Iran researchers design stress calculator
Iranian researchers have developed a device in the form of a bracelet, which can be used to calculate and register the amount of people’s stress.
Meager share of medical tourism in overall tourism profits
An expert says given the country’s medical potential Iranian officials should do more to secure the inflow of cash via medical tourists.
Bringing the last order under control
In this day and age, a busy lifestyle has got people so immersed in their daily lives that they are neglectful of people around them, especially the world-weary ones who are one step away from committing suicide.
Life and death of Robin Williams from a psychiatric perspective
A psychological look at the suicide of Hollywood great Robin Williams.
Launch of the first alcohol rehab center in Iran
Experts look at the launch of Iran’s first alcohol rehab center from legal and religious perspectives.