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Believing in the university's important role in serving the community and the necessity of promoting correct health culture and raising the health standard for individuals and the community, the university, represented by the College of Applied Medical Sciences and in cooperation with the Medical Laboratories Department for female students, organized the activities of the 2019 Medical Laboratory International Day last Friday, under the slogan "Take the Results," during Medical Laboratory Week, at a shopping mall in Al-Rass Governorate.
The exhibition was inaugurated by the Dean of the College, Dr. Mohammed Al-Suhaili, in the presence of the College's Vice Deans, Heads of Departments, and a number of faculty members and students.
During the event, numerous medical, awareness, and educational services were provided, along with medical examinations. These included: anemia screening, random blood sugar measurement, kidney and liver function tests, blood typing, blood pressure measurement, and body mass index calculation. Additionally, several posters were displayed, and educational brochures on various medical topics were distributed, including diabetes, sickle cell anemia, iron-deficiency anemia, vitamin D, the importance of premarital screening, and the significance of vaccinations.
A cultural corner on poisons was also set up, raising awareness about the dangers of pesticides and methods for cleaning them from food, medication overdose, names of cancer-causing chemical compounds present in personal care products, the danger of toxic substances in some children's toys such as play-doh, and also raising awareness about the dangers resulting from mixing household cleaners together.
A special corner for medical microbiology was set up, where awareness was raised about the importance of hygiene and proper handwashing. Images of germs under a light microscope were displayed, as well as an image of blood components.
The number of beneficiaries from all accompanying events exceeded 339, while the total number of examinations provided reached 441 diverse medical check-ups. These included 93 anemia screenings, 102 blood sugar tests, 116 blood typing tests, 86 blood pressure measurements, and 43 body mass index measurements. A number of rare blood types were discovered, along with 34 cases of anemia and 47 cases of severe hyperglycemia. Among the hyperglycemia cases, 8 were new and all individuals were directed to consult specialist physicians according to established protocols for such situations.
It is noteworthy that these events come as part of a series of medical events and observances of various international days organized by the College of Applied Medical Sciences at the university. Every year in April, the world celebrates World Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in appreciation of the vital role played by medical laboratory professionals, including scientists, physicians, specialists, and technicians. This observance also emphasizes the importance of this noble profession within the healthcare system, from diagnosing and detecting diseases to monitoring their progression and determining appropriate treatment. Furthermore, it aims to raise awareness about the significance of this specialization and its fundamental role in advancing scientific development in health professions.
