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Pearls

Speakers at Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar's Grand Rounds, coordinated by the Division of Continuing Professional Development, share their 'pearls of wisdom' about their chosen field of interest with us. 


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Pearls from Grand Rounds: “Endoscopic Fundoplication for GERD: Where Do We Stand in 2026?”

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a primarily anatomically driven condition. While proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) effectively suppress gastric acid, they do not repair a mechanically disrupted anti-reflux barrier (ARB)...

Beyond the Rash: Debunking Common Myths About Psoriasis

August is Psoriasis Action Month, an annual observance that coincides with ongoing global efforts to reframe psoriasis as more than a cosmetic concern. In 2014, the World Health Assembly formally recognized psoriasis as a serious, non-communicable disease through resolution WHA67.9, prompting the World Health Organization to publish its Global Report on Psoriasis in 2016...

Hepatitis C: Silent Infection to Curable Disease

Hepatitis C virus, or HCV, is a bloodborne virus that primarily affects the liver. It spreads through blood-to-blood contact, most often through unsafe injections, unscreened blood products, or needle-sharing... Read More

The Medicine of Uncertainty: Fear, Rumors, and Emotional Contagion During Regional Crises

Regional conflicts affect mental health far beyond active combat zones. While psychiatry has long recognized the psychological consequences of war among soldiers, modern conflicts increasingly affect civilians through displacement, economic instability, and continuous media exposure...

Navigating the Link Between Periodontitis and Systemic Disease

Periodontitis is a chronic, irreversible inflammatory disease initiated by bacterial biofilm and driven by a dysregulated host immune response, leading to destruction of the periodontal ligaments and alveolar bone and, if left untreated, ultimately tooth loss...

Delivering Patient-Centred Care in Times of Uncertainty : Maintaining Quality, Empathy, and Clarity in Care - Emphasising a Patient-Centred Approach

Delivering patient-centered care during times of uncertainty requires adapting care plans to individual needs while maintaining safety and trust. Shift from a strictly biomedical "What is the matter?" to a broader "What matters to you?"...

Men’s Health Matters: Early Detection of BPH and Prostate Cancer Improves Outcomes

Each November, the Movember campaign shines a spotlight on men’s health, encouraging awareness, open dialogue, and proactive medical care. While public attention often centers on prostate cancer, benign prostate conditions such as benign prostatic hyperplasia...

From Fear to Cure: Hodgkin Lymphoma and the Importance of Awareness

Cancer often carries an image of late-life illness, but not all cancers follow this pattern. Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), a highly curable malignancy, frequently strikes individuals in their twenties, and thirties; the very years when life is taking shape...

World Alzheimer’s Day in MENA: Acting on Risks, Building Regional Action

Every September 21, World Alzheimer’s Day reminds us that dementia is much more than memory loss - it represents one of the greatest public health challenges of our time. Globally, the number of people living with dementia is expected to nearly triple by 2050...

Lung Cancer in 2025: Hope, Innovation, and the Road Ahead

Lung cancer remains a challenging disease, despite significant progress in prevention, early detection, and new treatment strategies for both early and advanced stages of the illness. In the United States, lung cancer is the second most common ...