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				<title>Dr Vishwas Chhabra recently gained membership from the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals.</title>
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				<title>Dr Vishwas Chhabra recently gained membership from the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals. </title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Dr Vishwas Chhabra recently gained membership from the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals and has carried out research into various disease elements such as depression and rheumatoid arthritis as well as presenting research papers at various international conferences.
He has conducted extensive workshops on stress management and has developed a range of chair-based exercises which are particularly useful for those who are stuck at their desks and may suffer from stiff joints. The moves can also help ward off repetitive strain injury
Dr Vishwas will be demonstrating these movements at the Power to Move - Action for Arthritis event taking place at the Park Regis Hotel Dubai - the UAE&rsquo;s biggest FREE event for World Arthritis Day running from 9.30am on Wednesday, October 12.
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				<title>The big day’s finally arrived.</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[The big day&rsquo;s finally arrived.
Power to Move - Action for Arthritis, the UAE&rsquo;s biggest FREE fun and education event for World Arthritis Day takes place at the Park Regis Hotel Dubai from 9.30am tomorrow.
There are 12 workshops and seminars, 12 performances and 12 healthy-eating taster stations as well as a special lunch featuring inspirational Arab women Suzanne Al Youby and Elham Qasimi.
Suzanne was the first Arab woman to conquer Mount Everest and Emirati Elham was the first Arab woman to reach the North Pole unsupported and unassisted.
There will also be martial arts demonstrations from pioneer Master Willie Lim and former UAE national TaeKwon Do coach Reza Nobahari.
Fashion shows featuring the latest from local designers Sahar Madani and Barkha Shewakramani will bring a touch of glamour while there will also be a chance to see the latest in comfy but cool footwear.
Dancing, exercise sessions and a cookery demonstration are also on the menu and the day will be rounded off with an evening&rsquo;s fun with the laugh-a-minute performers of Dubomedy in &lsquo;Stand up for Arthritis&rsquo;.
The event is being staged by Emirates Arthritis Foundation and tickets are still available for the luncheon and comedy show, which are very special fundraising events.
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				<title>Master Class with international Grand Master Willie Lim taking place at Dubai Karate Centre at 6.30pm on Thursday, October 13.</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Master Class with international Grand Master Willie Lim taking place at Dubai Karate Centre at 6.30pm on Thursday, October 13.
The event will be for martial arts practitioners who want to further develop their skills and understanding of their various disciplines and will be the only class&nbsp; USA-based Master Lim will be holding in the Middle East.
With more than 50 years of experience Master Lim holds an 8th degree in TaeKwon Do and 7th degree in Ryukyu Kempo (traditional karate) and was nominated as Martial Artist of the Century.
He pioneered TaeKwon Do and Tai Chi in New Zealand before moving to America in 1989 and now travels the world teaching the classical approach to martial arts.
Master Lim will be in Dubai for the Emirates Arthritis Foundation&rsquo;s Power to Move - Action for Arthritis event to be held at the Park Regis Hotel the day before.
Entry to the Master Class is by donation of AED50 with all proceeds going to Emirates Arthritis Foundation.
Contact Leonie by phone on +971 50 1329668 or email leonie@efikra.com to register interest and secure a place.]]></description>
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				<title>The first line of Naturalizer’s brand anthem is ‘Life is at your feet and the possibilities are endless’. </title>
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				<description><![CDATA[The first line of Naturalizer&rsquo;s brand anthem is &lsquo;Life is at your feet and the possibilities are endless&rsquo; and the company is showing its commitment to that ethos with its support for Power to Move - Action for Arthritis, the UAE&rsquo;s biggest FREE event for World Arthritis Day on October 12.
Taking place at the Park Regis Hotel, the event will feature 12 seminars and workshops, 12 performances and 12 healthy-eating taster stations.
Naturaliser, and UAE parent company Apparel, will be putting on a fashion show featuring the brand&rsquo;s range of comfy but trendy shoes, which are particularly suitable for arthritis sufferers who frequently experience foot and balance problems.
The brand is also donating AED5 to EAF for each pair of shoes sold right through October.
For further information www.arthritis.ae]]></description>
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				<title>The Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai is getting behind Emirates Arthritis Foundation’s World Arthritis Day FREE event Power to Move - Action for Arthritis.</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[The Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai is getting behind Emirates Arthritis Foundation&rsquo;s World Arthritis Day FREE event Power to Move - Action for Arthritis.
The event is aimed at raising awareness and helping those living with arthritis to enjoy an improved quality of life through exercise, nutrition and education.
The recently launched, 392-room, five-star hotel is opening its rooftop Kris restaurant for a luncheon with inspirational Arabic women speakers Suzanne Al Houby, a founding member of Emirates Arthritis Foundation (EAF) and the first Arab woman to stand on the peak of Mount Everest, and Elham Qasimi, the first Emirati woman to reach the North Pole unsupported and unassisted.
EAF will be taking over the whole mezzanine floor for the event on October 12 which features 12 workshops and seminars, 12 performances and 12 health-eating taster stations including eight operated by Park Regis chef Poonsak Sumonratanakul who will also conduct a healthy-eating demonstration and workshop.
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, as well as providing the taster stations and staff, the Park Regis is handing over a percentage of the proceeds from the luncheon and the event&rsquo;s finale buffet which runs alongside the &lsquo;Stand up for Arthritis&rsquo; comedy evening. 
The Park Regis was chosen both for its commitment to supporting EAF and also its proximity to the Khalid Bin Waleed Metro Station which will enable everyone to enjoy this wonderful FREE event.
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				<title>Russell Hill went from playing and coaching squash to treating sportsmen and women when he qualified as an osteopath with the British School of Osteopathy in 1998.</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Russell Hill went from playing and coaching squash to treating sportsmen and women when he qualified as an osteopath with the British School of Osteopathy in 1998 .
He has since worked in a number of London practices seeing a wide range of patients of all ages including sportsmen and women and physically handicapped people. 
He joined the Osteopathic Health Centre in Dubai in January 2004 and now treats a number of patients living with arthritis, particularly specialising in cranial osteopathy.
He will be taking part in a seminar on complimentary therapies for managing crisis in arthritis as part of Power to Move - Action for Arthritis, the UAE&rsquo;s biggest &nbsp;FREE event marking World Arthritis Day, which takes place at the Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel, Dubai, on October 12.
He will be joined at the event by Dubai-born osteopath Aziza Zubeidi who also qualified from the British School of Osteopathy in London and was the first osteopath to work in Kenya.
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				<title>Not content with learning to sky dive, canyon swing, snowboard and run marathons, RA patient Katrina Thornely is now facing one of her biggest challenges.</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Not content with learning to sky dive, canyon swing, snowboard and run marathons, RA patient Katrina Thornely is now facing one of her biggest challenges.
The volunteer director of operations and patient support at Emirates Arthritis Foundation not only holds down a demanding full-time job, she is now four months pregnant and looking forward to the birth of her first child..
She says: &ldquo;An inspiring friend always told me that you only have one shot at life, so make it count.&rdquo;
At Power to Move - Action for Arthritis she will be taking part in a seminar with consultant rheumatologist Dr Humeira Badsha looking at the particular issues of preparing for childbirth and pregnancy for those living with arthritis.
For example the extra challenges in becoming pregnant while taking arthritis drugs, any special precautions recommended, how long it is necessary to be off drugs before conception and various other issues.
Katrina&rsquo;s attitude, and that of many other arthritis sufferers who have gone on to become parents, is that it is life&rsquo;s biggest challenge &lsquo;but worth it&rsquo;.
The seminar is part of the UAE&rsquo;s biggest FREE event for World Arthritis Day organised by Emirates Arthritis Association which takes place on October 12 starting at 9.30am at the Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel Dubai.
For further information www.arthritis.ae
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				<title>Executive Chef at Park Regis Hotel - Dubai, Poonsak Sumonratanakul, will be demonstrating healthy cooking at the Emirates Arthritis Foundation’s Power to Move - Action for Arthritis event. </title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Executive Chef at Park Regis Hotel - Dubai, Poonsak Sumonratanakul, will be demonstrating healthy cooking at the Emirates Arthritis Foundation&rsquo;s Power to Move - Action for Arthritis event taking place at the Hotel on October 12. A senior member of the Emirates Culinary Guild and the Rotisserie Association in Bangkok, Chef Poonsak has spent his career located in the UAE and in Thailand, with an early spell as sous chef at the InterContinental Abu Dhabi before returning home to Bangkok.
Here, he spent seven years fine-tuning his culinary art and gaining management skills at popular restaurants including Hard Rock Caf&eacute; and TGI Fridays as well as prestigious hotels such as the Nikko and The Landmark. He will be showing how to cook healthy, tasty, nutritious foods during a workshop session at the event.]]></description>
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				<title>“Stand up for Arthritis” comedy show will be the grand finale to the Power to Move – Action for Arthritis events on October 12, at the Park Regis Hotel, opposite Burjuman Centre.</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Stand up for Arthritis&rdquo; comedy show will be the grand finale to the Power to Move &ndash; Action for Arthritis events on October 12, at the Park Regis Hotel, opposite Burjuman Centre.
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The hilarious show will feature international comedians who have come together to raise funds in order to raise awareness of arthritis on this World Arthritis Day.
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Laugh along with Sophie Samuelian, Shaima Al Sayed, Andre Reynold, Mohammed Fetto and famed local comic Ali Al Sayed. Bonus performances also from Hamdan Al Abri soul singing sensation and Improve Revolution -&nbsp; all&nbsp; hosted by Dubai&rsquo;s first lady of comedy Mina Liccione.
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To make the event even more special, there is a sumptuous buffet (AED 295 pp or a table of 9 for the price of 8) &ndash; so come and enjoy a great night and support a good cause at the same time!
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				<title>Saudi designer, Sahar Madani will be launching her new abeya designs at Power to Move – Action for Arthritis on October 12, at the Park Regis Hotel, opposite Burjuman Centre.</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Saudi designer, Sahar Madani will be launching her new abeya designs at Power to Move &ndash; Action for Arthritis on October 12, at the Park Regis Hotel, opposite Burjuman Centre.
Sahar has been surrounded by art for most of her life, right from her education as a fine art major and then as a graphic designer, having studied interior design and architecture. Sahar exquisitely intertwines the cultures of both Saudi Arabia (her motherland) and the US (where she grew up)&nbsp;in a completely new approach, adding rich fabrics with colours to enhance the appearance, elegance and femininity of Middle Eastern women. Sahar emphatically believes that Abaya designs are not just a cultural image but also a fashion trend. Her abeyas can be found at Ghanati Couture boutique&nbsp; in Jumeira Beach Road.]]></description>
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				<title>Emirates Arthritis Foundation is delighted to have TV and Radio presenter Simone Heng  perform a special one-off stand-up comedy performance exclusively for Power to Move – Action for Arthritis on O</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Emirates Arthritis Foundation is delighted to have TV and Radio presenter Simone Heng &nbsp;perform a special one-off stand-up comedy performance exclusively for&nbsp;Power to Move &ndash; Action for Arthritis on October 12. 
Simone is a Singapore-born Australian TV and radio presenter based in Dubai. (Simone gets her exotic looks from a Chinese Singaporean father and a Portuguese Eurasian mother). 
She hosts Workforce Requests on 104.4 Virgin Radio and was part of the on-air team which won the 2010 Best In Dubai Award for Best English Radio Station.
A true broadcaster, Simone also fronts season 1 and 2 of the expatriate travel TV show Dubai 101 currently airing on Dubai One. She&nbsp;has had unprecedented commercial success as a non-Arab entertainer in the Middle East. In just under 3 years she's been tagged as Dubai's most fashionable broadcaster, has been nominated for Female Personality of the Year in the Ahlan! Best in Dubai Awards 2010, been chosen as brand endorser for BlackBerry and Philip Stein watches Middle East and last year was chosen as an awareness ambassador for Emirates Arthritis Foundation. &nbsp;
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				<title>Colombian dancers from BNF will be performing at Power to Move – Action for Arthritis, October 12 </title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Colombian dancers from BNF will be performing at Power to Move &ndash; Action for Arthritis showing arthritis patients how the Latin dance form can provide fun and enjoyable exercise.
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BNF&rsquo;s first international dance school branches outside Colombia were opened in Dubai in 2007 and Abu Dhabi in 2010. Their students are well-known for their continuous international competition wins in solos, pairs and team events. In 2010, BNF team became the World Champions in World Latin Dance &nbsp;in USA. BNF members have performed globally including Switzerland, Bulgaria, USA, India, Netherlands, France, UK,&nbsp;Japan, China, as well as the Middle East and South America. Focused on Salsa, Tango and Latin rhythms, along with belly dancing and hip hop, all BNF dancers have classical training in Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary and much more. 
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See them at 11.30 and 19.50 - October 12, Park Regis Hotel, opposite Burjuman.
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				<title>Elham Al Qasimi will be speaking at the luncheon at Power to Move – Action for Arthritis, October 12.</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Elham Al Qasimi (born July, 1982 in Dubai) is an Emirati woman, who embarked on a successful skiing expedition to the North Pole &ldquo;unsupported and unassisted&rdquo;. On April 23, 2010, she became the first Arab woman and the first UAE national to reach the North Pole
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Elham will be speaking at the luncheon at Power to Move &ndash; Action for Arthritis along with Suzannne Al Houby, the first Arab woman to reach the peak of Mt Everest.
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				<title>Reza Nobahari - UAE Tae Kwon Do National Team Coach & Team Coach & Chief Instructor at UAE Judo, Tae Kwon Do & Karate Federation</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Reza Nobahari , 1997 &ndash; 2004,&nbsp; UAE Tae Kwon Do National Team Coach &amp; Chief Instructor at UAE Judo, Tae Kwon Do &amp; Karate Federation (Dubai)
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kung Fu, 8th Dan black belt
&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tae Kwon Do, 7th Dan black belt
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&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thai Boxing, 5th Dan black belt 
&nbsp;Appearing at Power to Move &ndash; Action for Arthritis, demonstrating the skills that made him a leader in the UAE martial arts scene.
See him at 9.45 am October 12, Park Regis Hotel, opposite Burjaman.]]></description>
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				<title>Swedish intimacy specialist</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Swedish intimacy specialist Anna Ageberg, will be giving advice for both married women and men who suffer from arthritis - in separate seminars - at Power to Move &ndash; Action for Arthritis, October 12 at the Park Regis Hotel.Sufferers from arthritic diseases are often restricted in their personal married lives and Ms Ageberg&rsquo;s address is considered to be one of the most important of the day for those with these concerns.&ldquo;Having a happy personal relationship within marriage is very important to the well-being of patients and so we are delighted to be able to bring Anna Ageberg to Dubai for this event,&rdquo; said Ms Katrina Thornely, Director of Operations and Patient support for the Emirates Arthritis Foundation.Anna Ageberg has a Masters degree in Public Health, with focus on Global Health, from Malmo University, Sweden and her many public seminars and lectures include leadership in workshops from Russia to Switzerland, Lithuania, to London, with special focus on rheumatic diseases.Ms Ageberg has suffered from rheumatoid arthritis since childhood, so is well-acquainted with the disease both from a practitioner and patient point of view.]]></description>
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				<title>Suzanne Al Houby</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;the first Arab woman to scale the world&rsquo;s tallest peak &ndash; Mount Everest, is to speak at Power to Move &ndash; Action for Arthritis luncheon on October 12.
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Mother of of two Suzanne is a&nbsp; Palestinian-born 40-year-old, who lives in the UAE and reached the 8,848-metre peak after 51 days of climbing, and nearly two years of preparation.
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She said: &lsquo;Becoming the first Arab woman to reach the top of the world was an enormous thrill and a great privilege.
After reaching the the top, she unravelled a banner bearing the flags of Arab countries.
In 2003, Suzanne became the first Arab woman to reach Everest Base Camp, the first to ascend Mount Elbrus, the highest point in Europe, and the first Palestinian woman to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa&rsquo;s highest peak.
To date, she has successfully reached the summit of the highest mountains on five of the world&rsquo;s seven continents.
Since Mount Everest was first scaled by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay in 1953, approximately 100 women have accomplished the feat.
Original News: http://www.metro.co.uk/news/864710-suzanne-al-houby-becomes-first-arab-woman-to-scale-mount-everest#ixzz1O5seNbmi]]></description>
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				<title>Master Willie Lim </title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Arizona-based  martial arts pioneer and international teacher, Master Willie Lim has  confirmed his attendance at Power to Move &ndash; Action for Arthritis,  October 12. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Abbott  Laboratories, Master Lim will be holding a workshop for arthritis  patients during the day, as well as giving a demonstration of Tai Chi. Although an arthritis sufferer himself, Master Lim t...eaches classes to help fellow patients stay flexible and lead a normal, functional life. Master Lim is also head of Classical Dimension, an organisation he  founded and heads up, which concentrates on the application of the  classical forms in the way they were supposed to be. He is  also an 8th degree black belt in TaeKwon Do, a 7th degree black belt in  Ryukyu Kempo, US Representative for TaeKwon Do International and US  Representative for Sing Ong Tai Chi. An international teacher, he was nominated by Australian Martial Arts Journal as Martial Artist of the Century.]]></description>
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				<title>The Cochrane Collaboration and The Cochrane Library'</title>
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				<title>Greetings From Canada'</title>
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				<title>Do you know what Lupus is? Light up the Darkness…</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Do you know what Lupus is?&rdquo;&rdquo;&ldquo;Light up the Darkness&hellip;&rdquo;Lupus can be Mild, Lupus can be disabling, and Lupus can be Fatal.SLE-Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: hard to say &ndash; harder to live with.What is Lupus? So few have heard of it, yet worldwide it&rsquo;s seen as more common than Leukemia, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy. Some 50,000 people are believed to suffer with the disease just in the UK of whom 90% are female.&nbsp; Men and young children can also be affected by Lupus.&nbsp; It is estimated that 1 in 750 women in Europe suffer with the condition; however Lupus is more prevalent in other races.&nbsp; The incidence in white women is 1 in 1000 compared with that of 1 in 250 in black women and even higher in Asian populations.Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) causes the body&rsquo;s immune system to go into overdrive and start to attack itself. The Symptoms are many and varied, and the illness often seems to mimic other diseases. This gives rise to difficulty in diagnosis and the condition can be overlooked, sometimes for years unless your GP or consultant is alert to the possibility of Lupus.&nbsp; Achieving an earlier diagnosis of Lupus allows a better opportunity for control of the disease.LUPUS IS NEITHER INFECTIOUS NOR CONTAGIOUS, but it can be triggered:&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; At puberty&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After childbirth&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Through sunlight&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After prolonged courses of medication&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; During menopause&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After a viral infection&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As a result of traumaThe symptoms may include&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Extreme fatigue&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eye problems&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mouth ulcers&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Miscarriage&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Possible involvement of the kidneys, heart, lungs and brain.&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Joint / muscle pain&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Depression&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Facial or other rashes&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AnemiaThere is no definitive cure for Lupus so far. People diagnosed with Lupus remain under medical care with continuing medication.&nbsp; Many symptoms have less impact as a result, but side effects can often occur.&nbsp; Lupus can adversely influence the lives of patients, their families, colleagues and friends.Diagnosis and Treatment of LupusDue to the various and often unspecified symptoms, it may take time to attain a definite diagnosis. The diagnosis can be confirmed by careful clinical investigation and by blood tests (eg. Anti-nuclear anti bodies). The prognosis for Lupus patients has changed dramatically during the past few decades and it can often be treated effectively. The Type and dosage of the medication depends upon the disease activity and organ involvement. Some patients with mild disease or those in remission may not even require any therapy. Recent revelations that Lady Gaga may have been diagnosed with a form of Lupus may also begin to educate people about this complicated diseaseOn July 10th, the Lupus Support Group will get together at 2pm to discuss and support one another at the Al Biraa Arthritis &amp; Bone Centre, the brand new facility in Dubai dedicated to raising awareness of arthritis, under the patronage of the Emirates Arthritis Foundation.If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Lupus or if you would simply like to attend this event in order to gain more information and knowledge about this disease, please contact us immediately. All enquiries will be handled under the strictest of confidentiality.&ldquo;Light up the darkness...&rdquo;Suzanne SheerinAccount ManagerCS-PR Group+971508704741 ]]></description>
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				<title>Big success for Patient Pamper Day on 26th June at The Shelter</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Emirates Arthritis Foundation&nbsp;Big success for Patient Pamper Day on 26thJune at The Shelter&nbsp;FOR IMMIDATE RELEASE&nbsp;&nbsp;The Emirates Arthritis Foundation and The Shelter teamed up to create a Patient Pamper day on Saturday, 26th of June for patients of the EAF. Over 50 patients attended the event in order to pamper themselves for a few hours. These mini events are crucial for Emirates Arthritis patients in order for them to integrate with one another and raise awareness in our community.&nbsp;The Al Biraa Arthritis &amp; Bone Centre is the first arthritis clinic in the region to specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of joint diseases (such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, and lupus); bone diseases (osteoporosis and vitamin D deficiency); and muscle diseases (fibromyalgia and repetitive stress syndrome). Along with their expert advice, The Pamper afternoon included Skin Consultations from Kaya Skin Clinic, Polish Changes from Nbar, Demonstrations from Hayley Cutler-Yoga Instructor, A Biotheripist, massages from Natural Healing Wellness Spa and some yummy pineapple cupcakes complements of Sweet Stuff. There was also a "chill out zone" for the kids where they watched dvd&rsquo;s and entertained themselves.&nbsp;&ldquo;Arthritis is a chronic condition and one we have to deal with on a daily basis.&nbsp; The Patient Pamper day was a great way to forget about the pain for a few hours and feel good about ourselves,&rdquo; said Katrina Thornly, Patient Support Director of the Emirates Arthritis Foundation, &ldquo;and it would not have been possible without the generous time and efforts of all our sponsors that attended and the hospitality provided by The Shelter. It is comforting to see the compassion in people and we hope to make this a regular event&rdquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;EAF is a non-profit organisation that contributes to the welfare of the entire region by providing an extensive range of events and programs to support arthritis patients. In addition, their regional outreach initiatives comprise of a variety of recreational programmes, drawing upon support from the healthcare community. Their code of ethics at the Emirates Arthritis Foundation is based upon promoting ideals of corporate fairness, transparency and accountability, in order to remain a trusted community body and further the knowledge and treatment of arthritis.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * ARTHRITIS: The word means inflammation of the joints, but it is used as a general term which acknowledges that something is wrong with the body&rsquo;s musculoskeletal system. Diagnosis of the exact disease among the over 200 or so different types of arthritis is often difficult and may take some time.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Arthritis affects children as well as adults. Around 12,000 children have arthritis; 27,000 under 25.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * 1 in 5 people worldwide suffer from Arthritis and the average age is 43&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * 60% of suffers in the UAE are Arab local. This disease is very understated in the UAE due to lack of education on the subject.For more information on the event as well as The Emirates Arthritis Foundation and the wonderful work and awareness they are spreading in the community, please contact:&nbsp;Suzanne SheerinAccount ManagerCS-PR Group+971508704741 ]]></description>
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				<title>Patient Pamper Day on 26th June at The Shelter</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Emirates Arthritis Foundation&nbsp;Patient Pamper Day on 26thJune at The Shelter&nbsp;&nbsp;The Emirates Arthritis Foundation and The Shelter have joined together to create a Patient Pamper day on the 26th of June from 11am to 3pm.Arthritis affects nearly 20% of the UAE population, 60% of which are Arab locals. It can be diagnosed in children as early as 6 months old. The foundation was set up to promote awareness and provide information to the public and educate them on the disease.&nbsp;&nbsp;The afternoon will consist of complementary polish change from The Nail Spa, Skin Consultations from Kaya Skin Clinic and NaturaBisse, Demonstrations from Technogym and Hayley Cutler-Yoga Instructor, A Biotheripist, Nutritionist and treats such as"pineapple cupcakes" complements of Sweet Stuff. We will also have a "chillout zone" for the kids where we will serve ice cream.&nbsp;&nbsp;Katrina Thornly, Patient Support Director from Emirates Arthritis Foundation says "We are so excited that our patients are getting to experience a fun day out and go home feeling good about themselves."&nbsp;&nbsp;The Shelter is a flexible and cost-effective community workspace that provides a unique office infrastructure aimed at nurturing entrepreneurship within small businesses. An intellectual haven for forward thinkers and like-minded creatives to connect and exchange ideas, Shelter offers the ideal environment in which to convert social interaction into successful businesses.&nbsp;We would appreciate your support by sending a photographer to the event. Maybe you would like to attend in order to chat to the patients to find out more about Arthritis.&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information on the event please contact:&nbsp;Danielle WilsonManaging DirectorCS-PR Group+971506882308&nbsp;Suzanne SheerinAccount ManagerCS-PR Group+971508704741 ]]></description>
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				<title>Efforts Increase to Fight the Region’s ‘Silent Disease’</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Do you know what Lupus is?&rdquo;&rdquo;&ldquo;Light up the Darkness&hellip;&rdquo;Lupus can be Mild, Lupus can be disabling, and Lupus can be Fatal.SLE-Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: hard to say &ndash; harder to live with.What is Lupus?So few have heard of it, yet worldwide it&rsquo;s seen as more common than Leukemia, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy. Some 50,000 people are believed to suffer with the disease just in the UK of whom 90% are female.&nbsp; Men and young children can also be affected by Lupus.&nbsp; It is estimated that 1 in 750 women in Europe suffer with the condition; however Lupus is more prevalent in other races.&nbsp; The incidence in white women is 1 in 1000 compared with that of 1 in 250 in black women and even higher in Asian populations.Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) causes the body&rsquo;s immune system to go into overdrive and start to attack itself. The Symptoms are many and varied, and the illness often seems to mimic other diseases. This gives rise to difficulty in diagnosis and the condition can be overlooked, sometimes for years unless your GP or consultant is alert to the possibility of Lupus.&nbsp; Achieving an earlier diagnosis of Lupus allows a better opportunity for control of the disease.LUPUS IS NEITHER INFECTIOUS NOR CONTAGIOUS, but it can be triggered:&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; At puberty&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After childbirth&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Through sunlight&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After prolonged courses of medication&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; During menopause&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After a viral infection&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As a result of traumaThe symptoms may include&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Extreme fatigue&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eye problems&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mouth ulcers&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Miscarriage&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Possible involvement of the kidneys, heart, lungs and brain.&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Joint / muscle pain&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Depression&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Facial or other rashes&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; AnemiaThere is no definitive cure for Lupus so far. People diagnosed with Lupus remain under medical care with continuing medication.&nbsp; Many symptoms have less impact as a result, but side effects can often occur.&nbsp; Lupus can adversely influence the lives of patients, their families, colleagues and friends.Diagnosis and Treatment of LupusDue to the various and often unspecified symptoms, it may take time to attain a definite diagnosis. The diagnosis can be confirmed by careful clinical investigation and by blood tests (eg. Anti-nuclear anti bodies). The prognosis for Lupus patients has changed dramatically during the past few decades and it can often be treated effectively. The Type and dosage of the medication depends upon the disease activity and organ involvement. Some patients with mild disease or those in remission may not even require any therapy. Recent revelations that Lady Gaga may have been diagnosed with a form of Lupus may also begin to educate people about this complicated diseaseOn July 10th, the Lupus Support Group will get together at 2pm to discuss and support one another at the Al Biraa Arthritis &amp; Bone Centre, the brand new facility in Dubai dedicated to raising awareness of arthritis, under the patronage of the Emirates Arthritis Foundation.If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Lupus or if you would simply like to attend this event in order to gain more information and knowledge about this disease, please contact us immediately. All enquiries will be handled under the strictest of confidentiality.&ldquo;Light up the darkness...&rdquo;Suzanne SheerinAccount ManagerCS-PR Group+971508704741 ]]></description>
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				<title>Stress Management workshop / English & Arabic </title>
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				<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;Stress Management workshop / English &amp; Arabic&nbsp;Stress responses; stress symptoms; and how does stress affect your body and your mind for those with Arthritis.&nbsp;In order to emphasize the importance of Stress Management in connection with those suffering from Arthritis, both the Friends Arthritis Patients (Sharjah) and the Emirates Arthritis Foundation have joined forces to hold a workshop (English &amp; Arabic) specifically dedicated to this topic.&nbsp;Date/Time: Saturday 17th April 2010, 09:00 &ndash; 17:00&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Venue: Al Badia Golf Club, Festival Centre, Dubai&nbsp;Free of Charge&nbsp;Restricted to 50 persons per language session; first come first served basis (English AM / Arabic PM)&nbsp;Program:&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Welcome and Introduction to EAF and Arthritis Welcome and Introduction to FAP&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Introduction of Stress as a trigger and antagonist&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Art of Living &ndash; The connect between breathing and Stress&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Stress of Diagnosis with a Chronic Condition &amp; ways to address it&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Chair Yoga Workshop&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Introduction of Pilates &ndash; The Hundred&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Laughter Workshop&nbsp;&nbsp;For information regarding the Stress Management Workshop, or to obtain information regarding dates and content of future initiatives, please email Katrina.thornely@arthritis.aeThe Emirates Arthritis Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the mission of developing, advancing and promoting community Arthritis initiatives.&nbsp;]]></description>
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				<title>Women’s World Live Takes off with Focus on Rheumatoid Arthritis as the Disease is Affecting 1 in 5 women in UAE</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Women&rsquo;s World Live Takes off with Focus on Rheumatoid Arthritis as the Disease is Affecting 1 in 5 women in UAEThe Emirates Arthritis Foundation today called for action at the inauguration of Women&rsquo;s World Live exhibition for the growing quality of life issues which are affecting Rheumatoid Arthritis patients in the country. Women&rsquo;s World Live is being held at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre 7-10 April 2010.&lsquo;The UAE is currently experiencing a crisis whereby 20% of women are affected by Rheumatoid Arthritis yet patients are typically experiencing a year&rsquo;s delay in diagnosis and a further nine months before starting treatment. It&rsquo;s crucial for anyone experiencing symptoms to get diagnosed as soon as possible to prevent the disease from taking hold&rsquo;, commented Katrina Thornely, Patient Support Director from the Emirates Arthritis Foundation.The average age of a person who suffers from Arthritis is 43 years and the disease is three times more common in women than men. Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that primarily causes chronic inflammation of the joints but can also cause inflammation of the tissue around the joints, as well as in other organs in the body. Since Rheumatoid Arthritis is a progressive illness it is critical to seek early diagnosis in order to manage the disease.&nbsp; The Emirates Arthritis Foundation will be alerting visitors at Women&rsquo;s World Live to the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis. These include pain in more than one joint, swelling of joints and joint stiffness.Women&rsquo;s World Live will offer women a one-stop shop for beauty, fashion and health products, services and experiences. The event is set to offer visitors the very latest in beauty treatments, diet plans, styles, and exercises. Health services on offer will include free health check-ups, personal advice from leading health and wellbeing professionals, including Emirates Arthritis Foundation, and exercise and fitness classes. Tickets are available at AED 10 and can be purchased on the door or are free for visitors wearing their gym kit.]]></description>
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				<title>Get Behind Us! Register now for the 3rd Annual Walkathon for the Emirates Arthritis Foundation on 12th March 2010</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION&nbsp;&nbsp;Get Behind Us! Register now for the 3rd Annual Walkathon for the Emirates Arthritis Foundation on 12th March 2010&nbsp;February, 2009&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3rd Annual Walkathon for the Emirates Arthritis Foundation on 12th March 2010 at Dubai Festival City&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sponsored by Anlene , Roche and the Dubai Herbal Treatment Centre&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Winners Breakfast from 8-10am at the Intercontinental Hotel and prize giving at 8.30&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Walk the Walkathon. Don&rsquo;t just talk about it.&nbsp;The 3rd Annual Walkathon for the Emirates Arthritis Foundation (EAF), is taking place on 12th March 2010, at Dubai Festival City. It is a great opportunity to kick-start a healthier lifestyle, while raising awareness and funds for an extremely deserving cause.&nbsp;This charity-led event will raise money for the Emirates Arthritis Foundation Treatment fund. The fund&nbsp; supports those living in the UAE who cannot afford the appropriate healthcare services they need, which can be as much as 70,000 AED per year/per patient.&nbsp;Entry to the Walkathon is 50 AED with children under 5 participating for free &ndash; and entry to the Fun Run is 150 AED.&nbsp; All participants will receive a t-shirt, one week&rsquo;s membership at Fitness First, a wristband, a certificate and entry into the prize draw for the chance to win a weekend for two people at Qamardeen Hotel, Dubai.&nbsp;Anyone who raises 5000 AED in sponsorship will receive a 100 AED Dubai Festival City Mall shopping voucher.&nbsp;Arthritis affects 1 in 5 people worldwide. The average age of Arthritis sufferer is 43 years old.&nbsp; It is not just about old people but young people including children, can suffer from this debilitating disease. Not only affecting the joints, but skin, eyes, lungs and hearts. &nbsp;Amr Farghal, Managing Director, Fonterra Brands Middle East, Africa and CIS, says Anlene is proud to be supporting an event, which raises the awareness of bone and joint health. &ldquo;We have been actively raising awareness of bone health in the Middle East for many years. Like arthritis, osteoporosis is a devastating bone disease that affects a person&rsquo;s ability to live an active and healthy lifestyle. Last year, one in three women scanned through our Anlene Bone Health Checks was at risk of developing osteoporosis. &nbsp;&ldquo;This is a great opportunity to step out with family and friends, and take the first steps towards maintaining your bone and joint health. We hope lots of walkers, both men and women, will take the time to spend a couple of moments after the walk having their bones scanned and our advisors will be on hand to offer tips and suggestions on how to keep your bones as healthy as possible.&rdquo;&nbsp;&ldquo;Arthritis affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide.&nbsp; Dr Humeira Badsha, Dubai Bone and Joint Centre adds, &ldquo;These conditions are a leading cause of disability.&nbsp; By promoting a healthy lifestyle the impact of these diseases can be minimized.&rdquo;&nbsp;We hope in 2010, EAF can make a difference through education, awareness and supporting patients in the UAE with their expensive medication (as much as 70,000 AED per year/per patient). &nbsp;To register:&nbsp;&nbsp; 1. Visit the Registration Stand in Dubai Festival City (from March 3rd)&nbsp;&nbsp; 2. Visit Fitness First, EAF Office or Bareface&nbsp;&nbsp; 3. Email info@arthritis.ae&nbsp;Raffle Prizes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Jumeirah Beach Hotel &ndash; 2 x guest passes for 2 couples for Beach access including complimentary use of non-motorized water sports equipment&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Wild Wadi &ndash; 12 complimentary tickets to Wild Wadi&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Intercontinental Hotel &ndash; 1 x Al Sultan Brahim &ndash; lunch or dinner for 2 people inclusive of soft drinks&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Intercontinental Hotel &ndash; 1 x Bistro Madeleine &ndash; lunch or dinner for 2 people inclusive of soft drinks&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Stretch n Grow &ndash; 10 kids to participate in 4 Stretch &amp; Grow Sessions&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Ignite Fitness &amp; Wellness&nbsp; - Military Bootcamp &ndash; 2 free 15 session courses&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Fitness First - 6 months Membership at Fitness first&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Fitness First&nbsp; &ndash; 3 months Membership at Fitness First&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Fitness First &ndash; 3 months Membership at Fitness First&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Qamardeen Hotel &ndash; A weekend for 2 inc breakfast at the Qamardeen Hotel&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Le Meridien Dubai &ndash; 3 lunch vouchers for 2 persons each.&nbsp; &nbsp;What is the Emirates Arthritis Foundation?The Emirates Arthritis Foundation strives to breathe life into leading ideas on health, hope and happiness, and to raise awareness about the rigours of arthritis.At EAF, our team shares a breadth of expertise across sector-specific issues and practical knowledge of the non-profit business environment. Furthermore, EAF benefits from a discerning governing body that is accountable for setting our mission and strategic direction and overseeing the finances, operations and policies of the organisation.This year The Emirates Foundation, Abu Dhabi, awarded EAF a research grant of AED 250,000.00 to assist with a study of rheumatoid arthritis patients of Arab ancestry. The research will provide a nationwide database of rheumatoid arthritis patients and will help to ascertain the need for financial support, disability and workplace assistance.EAF is a non-profit organisation that contributes to the welfare of the entire region by providing an extensive range of events and programs to support arthritis patients. In addition, our regional outreach initiatives comprise of a variety of recreational programmes, drawing upon support from the healthcare community. Our code of ethics at the Emirates Arthritis Foundation is based upon promoting ideals of corporate fairness, transparency and accountability, in order to remain a trusted community body.For Emirates Arthritis Foundation enquiries, please call +971 4 423 1470 or visit arthritis.aeFor more information on this press release, please contact:Kiera PurdueStickyGinger PREmail: kiera@stickygingerpr.comTel:&nbsp; +971 50 34 33 275ORLucy FreemanStickyGinger PREmail: lucy@stickygingerpr.comTel: +971 50 953 2344]]></description>
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				<title>Fund-raising doctors and staff of Dubai Bone and Joint center train for the 10 km road race  as part of the Dubai Marathon 2010 for the Emirates Arthritis Foundation </title>
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				<description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION&nbsp;Fund-raising doctors and staff of Dubai Bone and Joint center train for the 10 km road raceas part of the Dubai Marathon 2010 for the Emirates Arthritis Foundation&nbsp;&nbsp;The Emirates Arthritis Foundation is an important and key support organisation for arthritis sufferers in the Middle East, reaching over 500 hundred patients in the UAE, with their extensive support groups and awareness campaigns.&nbsp;As funding becomes critical in 2010 with the deepening economic crisis, the doctors and staff of Dubai Bone and Joint Centre have started their training to take part in the 10km road race as part of the Dubai Marathon on January 22, 2010 to raise funds for needy patients of EAF.&nbsp;The success of EAF is bittersweet &ndash; as the more that they increase the awareness of Arthritis in the UAE, more and more patients are asking for support.&nbsp; Each patient on biologics costs an average of 80,000 AED a year, and in turn, EAF&rsquo;s funds and those we can help become limited. &nbsp;The Emirates Arthritis Foundation are therefore asking for your support of the participating doctors and staff of Dubai Bone and Joint Centre participating in the run with donations and financial support.&nbsp;For more information about sponsorship or donations,&nbsp; please contact the Emirate Arthritis Foundation patient support director, Katrina Thornley on 050 228 9854.&nbsp;What is the Emirates Arthritis Foundation?The Emirates Arthritis Foundation strives to breathe life into leading ideas on health, hope and happiness, and to raise awareness about the rigours of arthritis.At EAF, our team shares a breadth of expertise across sector-specific issues and practical knowledge of the non-profit business environment. Furthermore, EAF benefits from a discerning governing body that is accountable for setting our mission and strategic direction and overseeing the finances, operations and policies of the organisation.This year The Emirates Foundation, Abu Dhabi, awarded EAF a research grant of AED 250,000.00 to assist with a study of rheumatoid arthritis patients of Arab ancestry. The research will provide a nationwide database of rheumatoid arthritis patients and will help to ascertain the need for financial support, disability and workplace assistance.EAF is a non-profit organisation that contributes to the welfare of the entire region by providing an extensive range of events and programs to support arthritis patients. In addition, our regional outreach initiatives comprise of a variety of recreational programmes, drawing upon support from the healthcare community. Our code of ethics at the Emirates Arthritis Foundation is based upon promoting ideals of corporate fairness, transparency and accountability, in order to remain a trusted community body.For Emirates Arthritis Foundation enquiries, please call +971 4 423 1470 or visit arthritis.ae&nbsp;For more information on this press release, please contact:Kiera PurdueStickyGinger PREmail: kiera@stickygingerpr.comTel:&nbsp; +971 50 34 33 275ORLindsay ShuttleworthStickyGinger PREmail: lindsay@stickygingerpr.comTel: +971 50 325 6863&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description>
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				<title>The Emirates Arthritis Foundation presents ‘Food for Thought’  by clinical dietician Caroline Kanaan</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION&nbsp;The Emirates Arthritis Foundation presents &lsquo;Food for Thought&rsquo;by clinical dietician Caroline Kanaan&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp; Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic arthritic autoimmune disorder that affects one in every two thousand;&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp; Eating habits are a huge contributor to the health of lupus suffers;&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp; Clinical dietician Caroline Kanaan will be sharing essential nutrition and diet tips for those who suffer from lupus on January 9th at 2pm at the Dubai Bone and Joint Clinic.&nbsp;Auto-immune diseases are illnesses that occur when the body's tissues are attacked by its own immune system. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an arthritic autoimmune disease characterised by acute and chronic inflammation of various tissues of the body. Arthritis in SLE commonly involves swelling, pain, stiffness, and even deformity of the small joints of the hands, wrists, and feet. More serious organ involvement with inflammation occurs in the brain, liver, and kidneys. SLE is a very serious and sometimes life threatening disease which effects one in every two thousand people.&nbsp;Diet is something that can have a great effect in relieving lupus side effects. Caroline Kanaan is a clinical dietician who is well respected in her field, and will be offering some great tips to sufferers and family members on how to combat lupus side effects through diet at the Emirates Arthritis Foundation&rsquo;s &lsquo;Food For Thought&rsquo; session.&nbsp;"With lupus, the person's body is in a chronic state of inflammation,&rdquo; says Caroline Kanaan. &ldquo;The goal of the nutrition is to reduce any food related inflammation, basically to offer an anti-inflammatory diet that can help manage symptoms better."&nbsp;'Anti-inflammatory' food options could include:-A colorful veggie plate, with hummus-A fresh, organic green salad sprinkled with slivered almonds, sesame seeds and pine nuts-Yam / sweet potato fries-A jug of cool water with lemon&nbsp;The Emirates Arthritis Foundation would like to offer this opportunity to all lupus sufferers and family members to come and learn healthy diet tips that can change the way your symptoms affect your life. Essentially, diet and nutrition is a powerful tool that is the root of all health.&nbsp;The talk will be taking place on January 9th at 2pm in the Dubai Bone and Joint Clinic, 1st floor, Block F, Al Razi Building, No.64, Dubai Health Care City.&nbsp;For more information about the event please contact the Emirate Arthritis Foundation patient support director, Katrina Thornley on 050 228 9854.&nbsp;&nbsp;What is the Emirates Arthritis Foundation?The Emirates Arthritis Foundation strives to breathe life into leading ideas on health, hope and happiness, and to raise awareness about the rigours of arthritis.At EAF, our team shares a breadth of expertise across sector-specific issues and practical knowledge of the non-profit business environment. Furthermore, EAF benefits from a discerning governing body that is accountable for setting our mission and strategic direction and overseeing the finances, operations and policies of the organisation.This year The Emirates Foundation, Abu Dhabi, awarded EAF a research grant of AED 250,000.00 to assist with a study of rheumatoid arthritis patients of Arab ancestry. The research will provide a nationwide database of rheumatoid arthritis patients and will help to ascertain the need for financial support, disability and workplace assistance.EAF is a non-profit organisation that contributes to the welfare of the entire region by providing an extensive range of events and programs to support arthritis patients. In addition, our regional outreach initiatives comprise of a variety of recreational programmes, drawing upon support from the healthcare community. Our code of ethics at the Emirates Arthritis Foundation is based upon promoting ideals of corporate fairness, transparency and accountability, in order to remain a trusted community body.For Emirates Arthritis Foundation enquiries, please call +971 4 423 1470 or visit arthritis.ae&nbsp;For more information on this press release, please contact:Kiera PurdueStickyGinger PREmail: kiera@stickygingerpr.comTel:&nbsp; +971 50 34 33 275ORLindsay ShuttleworthStickyGinger PREmail: lindsay@stickygingerpr.comTel: +971 50 325 6863&nbsp;]]></description>
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				<title>The Emirates Arthritis Foundation offers yoga throughout the month of January </title>
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				<description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION&nbsp;The Emirates Arthritis Foundation offers yoga throughout the month of January -&nbsp;January, 2009&nbsp;&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; General Introduction to Yoga - Every Monday at 5.15pm at the Dubai Festival City, helipad &ndash; AED 40 per session;&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yoga for Arthritis - Every Wednesday at 7pm at The Qamardeen Hotel &ndash; AED 60 per session including juice and a light snack;&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 25% of the class fee goes directly to the Emirates Arthritis Foundation;&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yoga classes will be led by Dr. Vishwas Chhabra who is considered a specialist in this field.&nbsp;Further to the success of the Monday Charity Yoga sessions with the Emirates Arthritis Foundation throughout 2009, as led by Dr. Vishwas Chhabra, these popular classes have been expanded upon &ndash; with two locations in Dubai; Dubai Festival City helipad every Monday and The Qamardeen Hotel every Wednesday throughout January.&nbsp;Both classes have a charge, of which 25% of this cost will go directly to EAF charity.&nbsp;Vishwas Chhabra, the yoga teacher instructor, holds qualifications in Ayurveda and Yoga and Naturopathy, as well as carrying out extensive research in various diseases elements like Depression, Rheumatoid Arthritis and presented a number of research findings at various International conferences.The times for the yoga classes are as follows:Date&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Location&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; TimeMonday&nbsp; 11th January&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DFC Helipad&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5:15pmWednesday 13th January&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Qamardeen Hotel&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7pmMonday&nbsp; 18th January&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DFC Helipad&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5:15pmWednesday 20th January&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Qamardeen Hotel&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7pmMonday&nbsp; 25th January&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; DFC Helipad&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5:15pmWednesday 27th January&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Qamardeen Hotel&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7pm&nbsp;What is the Emirates Arthritis Foundation?The Emirates Arthritis Foundation strives to breathe life into leading ideas on health, hope and happiness, and to raise awareness about the rigours of arthritis.At EAF, our team shares a breadth of expertise across sector-specific issues and practical knowledge of the non-profit business environment. Furthermore, EAF benefits from a discerning governing body that is accountable for setting our mission and strategic direction and overseeing the finances, operations and policies of the organisation.This year The Emirates Foundation, Abu Dhabi, awarded EAF a research grant of AED 250,000.00 to assist with a study of rheumatoid arthritis patients of Arab ancestry. The research will provide a nationwide database of rheumatoid arthritis patients and will help to ascertain the need for financial support, disability and workplace assistance.EAF is a non-profit organisation that contributes to the welfare of the entire region by providing an extensive range of events and programs to support arthritis patients. In addition, our regional outreach initiatives comprise of a variety of recreational programmes, drawing upon support from the healthcare community. Our code of ethics at the Emirates Arthritis Foundation is based upon promoting ideals of corporate fairness, transparency and accountability, in order to remain a trusted community body.For Emirates Arthritis Foundation enquiries, please call +971 4 423 1470 or visit arthritis.ae&nbsp;For more information on this press release, please contact:Kiera PurdueStickyGinger PREmail: kiera@stickygingerpr.comTel:&nbsp; +971 50 34 33 275ORLindsay ShuttleworthStickyGinger PREmail: lindsay@stickygingerpr.comTel: +971 50 325 6863]]></description>
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				<title>Emirates Arthritis Foundation hosts a free ‘Chair Yoga’ workshop in TECOM on 17th December </title>
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				<description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATIONEmirates Arthritis Foundation hosts a free &lsquo;Chair Yoga&rsquo; workshop in TECOM on 17th December&nbsp;&sect;&nbsp; Join in the free Chair Yoga workshop with the Emirates Arthritis Foundation in their pursuit of health, hope and happiness;&nbsp;&sect;&nbsp; Chair Yoga training from Dr. Vishwas Chhabra who is considered a specialist in this field;&nbsp;&sect;&nbsp; Chair Yoga session is free, although Emirates Arthritis Foundation will also be accepting donations that will go towards medical funding of arthritis sufferers in the UAE.The Emirates Arthritis Foundation invites the people of Media and Internet city, and Knowledge Village to attend the free Chair Yoga Workshop on Thursday 17th December from 13:00-14:30.&nbsp;Chair Yoga is an established practice to prevent wrong body postures and poor working habits by office workers. Chair Yoga is a scientifically designed program, which involves easy and simple conscious body movements alongside gentle stretching. Yoga moves are practiced sitting in a chair and are coordinated with breathing, which makes the movements more effective and reduces general stiffness and overall stress.&nbsp;Studies have shown that a large number of people who spend a lot of their time sitting on chair with wrong posture, are more prone to develop joint disorders; suffering from back and neck pain, stiff back and frozen shoulders that can reduce working efficiency and increase overall body stiffness.&nbsp;Chair Yoga comprises of 65 simple poses including various breathing techniques that can be easily repeated in the office to continue this healthy practice at the office and at home.&nbsp;&ldquo;We are hosting this Chair Yoga workshop with the hope that people working in the TECOM and surrounding areas will attend and then start to implement this healthy practice in their regular day,&rdquo; says Katrina Thornley, Patient Director at the Emirates Arthritis Foundation. &ldquo;This hopefully will mean a reduction of joint disorders due to daily stresses placed on the body in offices, and will also continue to raise awareness and funds for the medical care of Arthritis sufferers in the UAE.&rdquo;&nbsp;The Emirates Arthritis Foundation is a non-profit organization that strives to breathe life into leading ideas of health, hope and happiness. Their main prerogative is to raise awareness about the rigors of arthritis. The foundation has launched a number of initiatives across the country to encourage understanding and education of arthritis; what it is and who is affected by the disease.&nbsp;Vishwas Chhabra, the yoga teacher instructor, holds qualifications in Ayurveda and Yoga and Naturopathy, as well as carrying out extensive research in various diseases elements like Depression, Rheumatoid Arthritis and presented a number of research findings at various International conferences.Chair Yoga WorkshopThursday 17th December13:00&nbsp; -14:30DIC Building 3, Thuraya Hall&nbsp;All participants may join the workshop in their regular office attire.What is the Emirates Arthritis Foundation?The Emirates Arthritis Foundation strives to breathe life into leading ideas on health, hope and happiness, and to raise awareness about the rigours of arthritis.At EAF, our team shares a breadth of expertise across sector-specific issues and practical knowledge of the non-profit business environment. Furthermore, EAF benefits from a discerning governing body that is accountable for setting our mission and strategic direction and overseeing the finances, operations and policies of the organisation.This year The Emirates Foundation, Abu Dhabi, awarded EAF a research grant of AED 250,000.00 to assist with a study of rheumatoid arthritis patients of Arab ancestry. The research will provide a nationwide database of rheumatoid arthritis patients and will help to ascertain the need for financial support, disability and workplace assistance.EAF is a non-profit organisation that contributes to the welfare of the entire region by providing an extensive range of events and programs to support arthritis patients. In addition, our regional outreach initiatives comprise of a variety of recreational programmes, drawing upon support from the healthcare community. Our code of ethics at the Emirates Arthritis Foundation is based upon promoting ideals of corporate fairness, transparency and accountability, in order to remain a trusted community body.For more information on this press release, please contact:Kiera PurdueStickyGinger PREmail: kiera@stickygingerpr.comTel:&nbsp; +971 50 34 33 275ORLindsay ShuttleworthStickyGinger PREmail: lindsay@stickygingerpr.comTel: +971 50 325 6863&nbsp;&nbsp;]]></description>
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				<title>Emirates Arthritis Foundation creates a Buzz on the Beach</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASEFOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATIONEmirates Arthritis Foundation creates a Buzz on the Beach&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Family Fun Day with Emirates Arthritis Foundation promises to create a Buzz on the Beach;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * An afternoon of beach games with a BBQ for families and friends of the Emirates Arthritis Foundation;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; * Taking place on Saturday 5th December from 3-7pm&nbsp; - everyone is welcome!The Emirates Arthritis Foundation hosts Buzz on the Beach &ndash; an afternoon of BBQ and beach games.&nbsp;From 3pm &ndash; 7pm, the Emirates Arthritis Foundation will be encouraging the friends and family of Rheumatism sufferers to come and join in the fun&nbsp; - and participate in the stretching programmes as well as the group activities and team games on the beach.&nbsp;&ldquo;We want to ensure that the concept of Rheumatism isn&rsquo;t just about suffering &ndash; it&rsquo;s also about support and having fun together ,&rdquo; says Katrina Thornley, Patient Director at the Emirates Arthritis Foundation. &ldquo;We want to make sure that people don&rsquo;t feel alone and so encourage everyone to attend and take part in events such as Buzz on the Beach.&rdquo;&nbsp;The Emirates Arthritis Foundation is a non-profit organization that strives to breathe life into leading ideas of health, hope and happiness. Their main prerogative is to raise awareness about the rigors of arthritis. The foundation has launched a number of initiatives across the country to encourage understanding and education of arthritis; what it is and who is affected by the disease.&nbsp;Buzz on the BeachFamily Fun DaySaturday 5th December3pm &ndash; 7pmAl Mamzar Park, Deira&nbsp;What is the Emirates Arthritis Foundation?The Emirates Arthritis Foundation strives to breathe life into leading ideas on health, hope and happiness, and to raise awareness about the rigours of arthritis.At EAF, our team shares a breadth of expertise across sector-specific issues and practical knowledge of the non-profit business environment. Furthermore, EAF benefits from a discerning governing body that is accountable for setting our mission and strategic direction and overseeing the finances, operations and policies of the organisation.This year The Emirates Foundation, Abu Dhabi, awarded EAF a research grant of AED 250,000.00 to assist with a study of rheumatoid arthritis patients of Arab ancestry. The research will provide a nationwide database of rheumatoid arthritis patients and will help to ascertain the need for financial support, disability and workplace assistance.EAF is a non-profit organisation that contributes to the welfare of the entire region by providing an extensive range of events and programs to support arthritis patients. In addition, our regional outreach initiatives comprise of a variety of recreational programmes, drawing upon support from the healthcare community. Our code of ethics at the Emirates Arthritis Foundation is based upon promoting ideals of corporate fairness, transparency and accountability, in order to remain a trusted community body.For more information on this press release, please contact:Kiera PurdueStickyGinger PREmail: kiera@stickygingerpr.comTel:&nbsp; +971 50 34 33 275ORLindsay ShuttleworthStickyGinger PREmail: lindsay@stickygingerpr.comTel: +971 50 325 6863]]></description>
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				<title>Newly appointed Director of Operations at Emirates Arthritis Foundation </title>
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				<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE &nbsp;Date: 4th August 2009 &nbsp;Newly appointed Director of Operations at Emirates Arthritis Foundation &nbsp;Marc Cox has been announced as the newly appointed Director of Operations at Emirates Arthritis Foundation. With an extensive background in the communications in the public and private sectors, both in the UAE for the past seven years as well as in the United Kingdom, Marc Cox pledges to take the Foundation&rsquo;s message to a broader audience. &nbsp;Challenged with an impressive target of extending the reach of EAF beyond its current parameters, Marc Cox said &ldquo;this is an exciting time to be joining the Emirates Arthritis Foundation, an organisation which touches the lives of so many people in the Middle East in so many different ways. I am confident that we can work together in a mutually beneficial way to enhance the lives of those suffering from arthritis.&rdquo; &nbsp;&nbsp;Emirates Arthritis Foundation formed under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein &nbsp;info@arthritis.ae www.arthritis.ae +971 04 423 1470]]></description>
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				<title>UAE Arthritis Research Project Funded by The Emirates Foundation</title>
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				<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;Date: 4th August 2009&nbsp;UAE ARTHRITIS RESEARCH PROJECT FUNDED BY THE EMIRATES FOUNDATION&nbsp;The Emirates Foundation, Abu Dhabi, has awarded theEmirates Arthritis Foundation a grant of AED 250,000.00 towards research&nbsp;The welcome funding received from The Emirates Foundation has been allocated to assist withthe study of Rheumatoid Arthritis in patients of Arab ancestry. This important research will resultin a nationwide database of Rheumatoid Arthritis patients and will help to ascertain the need forfinancial support, disability and workplace assistance. From this information, EAF will be able toprovide relevant assistance to people who most need it.&nbsp;Rheumatoid Arthritis is a painful disease causing inflammation in the joints. It occurs in patientsof all ages, but most prominently in women after the age of 25.&nbsp;&nbsp;Emirates Arthritis Foundation formed under the patronage ofHer Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein&nbsp;info@arthritis.aewww.arthritis.ae+971 04 423 1470]]></description>
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				<title> Emirates Arthritis Foundation introduces Health. Hope. Happiness </title>
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				<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;&nbsp;Date: 4th August 2009&nbsp;Emirates Arthritis Foundation introduces Health. Hope. Happiness&nbsp;The Emirates Arthritis Foundation strives to breathe life into leading ideas on health, hope andhappiness and to further awareness about the rigors of arthritis.&nbsp;In an effort to enhance outreach efforts, the Emirates Arthritis Foundation is proud to announcethe use of a new tagline, &lsquo;Health. Hope. Happiness&rsquo;. Over the upcoming months, you will start tosee the new tagline incorporated on all materials released by the Emirates Arthritis Foundation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Emirates Arthritis Foundation formed under the patronage ofHer Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein&nbsp;info@arthritis.aewww.arthritis.ae+971 04 423 1470]]></description>
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				<title>At the Emirates Arthritis Foundation, we’re passionate about supporting our community  and committed to making a difference. </title>
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				<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE&nbsp;Date: 4th August 2009&nbsp;At the Emirates Arthritis Foundation, we&rsquo;re passionate about supporting our communityand committed to making a difference.&nbsp;In these trying times, people are becoming more aware of the challenges that others aroundthem are facing. Many businesses and individuals are affiliating themselves with charities tohelp disadvantaged people in a meaningful way, seizing the hundreds of opportunities that existfor us to make a difference within our own community.&nbsp;The team at Emirates Arthritis Foundation daily encounters heartbreaking stories from patientsthroughout the region and we do our utmost to support them and improve their quality of life.However, we also hear stories about other organisations in our community that are making adistinct difference to others in need. With this in mind, the Emirates Arthritis Foundationrecently seized the opportunity to donate approximately 1,000 garments carrying our outdatedbranding to an alternative local cause.&nbsp;Helping Hands UAE (Roger &amp; Elle Trow) welcomed the collaboration and said, &ldquo;The items werereceived by the labourers with big smiles. The opportunity to make someone&rsquo;s day, even withthe smallest gesture, is a great feeling and we thank the Emirates Arthritis Foundation for theirdonation&rdquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;Emirates Arthritis Foundation formed under the patronage ofHer Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein&nbsp;info@arthritis.aewww.arthritis.ae+971 04 423 1470]]></description>
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				<title>HRH Princess Haya launches Emirates Arthritis Foundation </title>
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				<description><![CDATA[Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Bone and Joint Center today proudly announced the launch of the Emirates Arthritis Foundation (EAF),Princess Haya has been named the Honorary Patron of the Emirates Arthritis Foundation, andon this occasion visited the Dubai Bone and Joint Center and was introduced to a number ofarthritis patients.'I am delighted to lend my support to the Emirates Arthritis Foundation and hopethat together we can make a tangible difference to the lives of arthritis sufferersin the UAE,'said HRH Princess Haya. 'There is a general lack of awareness about this potentially cripplingcondition and this foundation will work towards continually addressing the health and medicalneeds of the community.'Under the Foundation, the Dubai Bone and Joint Center (DBAJ) will offer a wide variety ofeducational programs, targeting both healthcare providers as well as the general public. DBAJwill also carry out public health screening and other education and awareness initiatives in aneffort to combat misdiagnosis and delay in treatments.A network of support services, including a patient advocacy group, will also be establishedunder the foundation umbrella to provide arthritis sufferers with a platform to meet regularly andshare experiences. An informative and bilingual web site, complete with online discussionforums, is also on the cards.The foundation will also help establish an endowment fund for those who cannot afford premiumhealthcare services. The funds, according to foundation spokespersons, will be raised througheducational grants from pharmaceutical company sponsorship, donations from businessesinterested in supporting a charitable cause, as well as individual fundraising activities.&copy; 1996-2009 AME Info FZ LLC. All rights reserved. AME Info URL: http://www.ameinfo.com/82725.html Page 1 / 2'The development of the foundation is an important component of the Dubai Bone and JointCenter's commitment and vision,' explained Suzanne Al Houby, CEO, DBAJ. 'Through thegenerous support of our many prospective donors, comprised of individuals, corporations, clubs,and other organizations, the EAF funds will be used to advance the treatment of arthritisconditions.''In a recent study conducted by DBAJ, we found that an overwhelming majority of patients withinflammatory arthritis had a delay in diagnosis. Several were not taking appropriate treatmentand many were deformed or disabled,' explained Dr. Humeira Badsha, SpecialistRheumatologist at the Dubai Bone and Joint Center. 'Today, cutting-edge treatments areavailable for a majority of rheumatic conditions, but early diagnosis and treatment is still essentialto restore a patient's normal function and to prevent disability and deformity.'']]></description>
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