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19 May 2026

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Becomes First in the Gulf Region to Offer Advanced Laser Therapy for Epilepsy and Brain Tumors

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is the first center in the Gulf Region to perform Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT) for patients with epilepsy or certain types of brain tumors. The minimally invasive, MRI-guided laser procedure offers targeted treatment with reduced surgical exposure, less tissue disruption, and quicker recovery compared to traditional open brain surgery. The procedure is supported by advanced surgical robotics and the latest navigation software for improved precision and treatment accuracy.

08 May 2026

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Introduces Cardiac Neuroablation, an Advanced Procedure That Treats the Root Cause of Recurrent Fainting—Without a Permanent Device

• Minimally invasive procedure targets abnormal nerve signals affecting heart rhythm • Offers an alternative to permanent pacemaker implantation in selected patients • Marks a shift in cardiac care from symptom management to root-cause treatment

03 Apr 2026

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi Becomes First in the Region to Complete Intracept™ Procedure for Chronic Low Back Pain

Hospital becomes first to successfully perform minimally invasive surgical procedure to treat chronic vertebrogenic low back pain unresponsive to conventional treatments in the region

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22 Sep 2019

Survey Reveals High Number Of Heart Risk Factors Across UAE Population

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi is using the month of September to raise awareness of heart disease and its links to lifestyle factors such as obesity & Stress.

19 Sep 2019

Lifestyle Changes And Stress Management Crucial To Reduce Toll Of Heart Disease In UAE

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Program involves a series of educational sessions to help patients recover that includes advice on stress management and nutrition.

17 Sep 2019

Researchers Examine Link Between Dental and Heart Health

Oral health has been considered to be a possible cause of heart disease for more than a century, but the issue is still being examined in the run-up to World Heart Day.

05 Sep 2019

Fretting About Illness Can Worsen Heart Symptoms

Learn more about the importance of swiftly seeking care in improving patient outcomes highlighted by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

01 Sep 2019

Better Understanding Of Heart Health Risks Of Obesity “Would Save Lives,” Say Experts

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has launched a month-long heart health awareness campaign to educate people about the best ways to reduce their risks of heart disease.

29 Aug 2019

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s Junior Caregiver Program Helps Drive Interest In Healthcare Careers

Learn more about Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi’s junior caregiver program which helps drive interest in healthcare careers.

26 Aug 2019

Surgery Ends Embarrassment of Sweaty Palms

Learn more about a new surgery which ends embarrassment of sweaty palms.

15 Aug 2019

Surgical Implant Gives Prostate Cancer Survivors Their Quality Of Life Back

Learn more about new device introduces by Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi that helps to cure incontinence linked to prostate cancer.

08 Aug 2019