Health Ministry: Pivotal Role of Ibn Sina Hospital's Memory Clinic in Early Detection and Diagnosis of Alzheimer's
The Health Minister inaugurates an awareness event for early Alzheimer's detection, in collaboration with Ibn Sina Hospital and Kuwait University.
Translated by Qiyas from الأنباء — Original source
Health Minister Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi launched a public awareness event for Alzheimer’s patients at The Avenues Mall, organized by Ibn Sina Hospital under the Ministry of Health in collaboration with several associations affiliated with the Kuwait Medical Association.
Speaking to KUNA on the sidelines of her participation in the event, Dr. Lamyaa Al-Sarraf, a consultant in neuroradiology at Ibn Sina Hospital, stated that the one-day awareness campaign, held in partnership with the associations for neuroradiology, neurology, and geriatrics, aims to enhance public awareness of the disease. The event features simplified interactive tests and games that provide visitors with initial indicators of brain and memory health.
Dr. Al-Sarraf emphasized the pivotal role of the hospital’s Memory Clinic in the early detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, which contributes to improving the quality of healthcare provided to patients. She noted that the clinic comprises a team of consultants specializing in neurology, geriatrics, and psychiatry, and highlighted the vital role of neuroradiology, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and the application of artificial intelligence technologies in achieving accurate diagnosis.
For his part, Dr. Abdullah Al-Azizi, professor and consultant in neuropsychiatry, head of the Psychiatry Department at Kuwait University, and representative of the Psychiatry Association, stated in a similar statement that the risk of memory problems can be reduced by up to 45 percent through brain stimulation and adopting comprehensive healthy lifestyles. He explained that, based on scientific research, prevention and reduction of memory issues can be achieved by maintaining sleep quality, engaging in regular physical exercise, regularly monitoring blood pressure and diabetes levels, as well as treating psychological disorders and reducing stress.
He added that Kuwait’s healthcare system provides the latest pharmacological treatments and specialized cognitive training programs that contribute to slowing disease progression and delaying symptoms by approximately 40 percent, provided that early diagnosis and intervention are implemented.
