Mubarak Al-Kabeer Hospital (Arabic: مستشفى مبارك الكبير) is a general hospital built in Jabriya, Kuwait in 1982. The hospital was named after Shiekh Mubarak Al-Kabeer Al-Sabah. It serves the Hawalli Governorate and covers about 700,000 people in the area. It consists of all departments. All the nationalities living in Kuwait can go in this hospital. All patients who come in the hospital should bring their CIVIL ID CARD.
Obesity, type 2 diabetes (T2D), cardiovascular disease (CVD), and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are overlapping conditions that drive premature morbidity and mortality worldwide. Care remains siloed and reactive despite shared risk factors and strong evidence for early intervention. To support integrated disease management, the American Heart Association (AHA) recently introduced the concept of cardiovascular–kidney–metabolic (CKM) syndrome, recognizing the bidirectional links between metabolic, kidney, and cardiovascular health. Kuwait faces one of the highest burdens of CKM-related diseases globally. Three-quarters of adults are overweight or have obesity, and 28
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) remains a cornerstone therapeutic intervention for pancreatobiliary disease but is associated with serious adverse events. Bleeding related to endoscopic sphincterotomy or periampullary manipulation may be difficult to control because of anatomic constraints and patient-related risk factors. PuraStat™ is a transparent self-assembling peptide (SAP) hydrogel that promotes hemostasis and healing. Data specific to the efficacy of SAP in ERCP-related bleeding remains limited. We performed a multicenter, prospective, observational study including consecutive ERCP procedures between January 2022 and December 2025 in which SAP was used to treat ERCP-related bleeding (intraprocedural bleeding (IPB) or delayed bleeding) and prophylactic application for prevention of delayed bleeding after sphincterotomy in high-risk patients. The primary outcome was immediate hemostasis, and secondary outcomes included technical success, 30-day rebleeding, and adverse events related to use of SAP. A total of 138 patients were included. The mean age was 51.3 years (SD 16.8), with 91 (65.9
The growth of musculoskeletal ultrasound (US) has led to an increasing trend of US-guided interventions also/sometimes being performed by allied health professionals who lack formal comprehensive medical training. This international expert opinion - developed through structured consultation among 20 Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (PRM) physicians from 14 countries across five continents - addresses the patient safety, ethical, and medicolegal concerns arising from non-physicians performing such interventions. A narrative literature synthesis was conducted and iteratively reviewed by all contributing authors whereas formal consensus methodology was not employed. Having reviewed the international regulatory landscape, including regulations from the United States, Europe (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Scandinavian countries, and the United Kingdom), and the Asia-Pacific region; we highlight inconsistencies that may compromise patient welfare. We call upon PRM associations to develop unified position statements establishing minimum competency standards. Policy recommendations would include establishing international complication registries, implementing enforceable supervision protocols, strengthening informed consent requirements, and ensuring transparent provider identification. Through these measures, professional organizations, regulators, and healthcare institutions can promote patient safety, transparency, and consistent standards worldwide.
