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Khaleej Times
30-01-2025
- Health
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Suffering from migraines? This free app helps you track triggers, manage pain
For people suffering from migraines, life and productivity often come to a halt until the pain subsides. While some rely on medication for relief, others turn to rest. However, identifying triggers and managing migraine episodes remains a challenge for most sufferers. To address this, Estonian entrepreneur Katrina Laks, herself a long-time migraine sufferer, has developed a digital solution to help patients monitor their condition and improve their quality of life. She introduced Migrevention, a digital headache clinic, at Arab Health 2025, showcasing its potential to transform migraine management. Tracking migraine 'In the UAE, around 1.5 million people suffer from migraines, yet 90 percent remain undiagnosed,' said Laks. 'Most people don't track their symptoms or triggers, making it difficult to manage their condition. With this app, users can log their episodes, analyse patterns, and take proactive steps to reduce their impact.' The app enables patients to record symptoms, monitor pain frequency and intensity, and identify potential triggers like stress, diet, or environmental factors. 'When a patient logs their symptoms consistently, they can recognise patterns over time,' said Laks. 'Whether it's work-related stress, cheese consumption, or environmental conditions, the app helps users make informed lifestyle adjustments to reduce their migraine episodes.' She said that the goal is to empower patients with knowledge about their own health. 'When they can see clear data about their migraines, they feel more in control and less anxious about unpredictable attacks.' One of the key features is its integration with healthcare professionals. 'Doctors often struggle to get a complete picture of a patient's migraine history,' said Laks. 'With this app, patients can present well-documented data, making medical consultations more efficient and effective.' Beyond tracking migraines, the app offers a telemedicine feature where users can consult medical practitioners. While the app itself is free, specialist consultations are available at a charge, ensuring access to expert advice when needed. The developers believe technology can significantly improve the lives of migraine sufferers. 'By using a data-driven approach, we are helping people minimise their pain, regain productivity, and ultimately live better lives,' said Laks. With migraines affecting over a billion people worldwide, such solutions offer hope. 'Managing migraines is not just about treating pain, it's about preventing it. With the right tools, we can help people take control of their health,' she added.
Zawya
28-01-2025
- Health
- Zawya
Estonia showcases digital health leadership at Arab Health 2025
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Estonia is bringing its pioneering innovations to Arab Health 2025, showcasing advancements in healthtech, set to drive transformative collaboration across the GCC region. Estonia's digital health ecosystem is a testament to how technology can revolutionise healthcare. With 99% of its population health data digitised, Estonia offers solutions that integrate advanced technology into everyday healthcare, making it more efficient, accessible, and person-centered. Having pioneered a data-driven ecosystem that Ranked #1 in the 2024 Digital Health Index by Bertelsmann Stiftung, Estonia's use of interoperability, AI, and blockchain underscores its role in enhancing healthcare. "Our fully integrated digital health system empowers every citizen with secure access to their online health records, seamlessly connecting data from healthcare providers across the nation. This initiative exemplifies how a collaborative approach between state-backed innovation and private sector expertise can revolutionize healthcare accessibility and enhance efficiency,' says H.E. Maria Belovas, Ambassador of Estonia to UAE. GCC's Digital Healthcare Transformation and Collaboration Opportunities Estonia's participation at Arab Health 2025 highlights opportunities for mutual collaboration with the GCC, leveraging each region's strengths to advance healthcare innovation. The expertise in data-driven healthcare and its successful implementation of digital health models align with the UAE and Saudi Arabia's ambitions to modernise healthcare systems. By sharing best practices in areas such as e-prescriptions, integrated medical records, and digital health governance, Estonia and the GCC are well-positioned to drive forward their shared visions of healthcare excellence. Estonian Healthtech Innovations At Arab Health 2025, Estonia will showcase healthtech innovations from its thriving ecosystem — with the main focus on person-centered care, patient empowerment, and quality of life: 7Sense: A leader in assistive technology, 7Sense empowers visually impaired individuals with a device that provides spatial awareness through tactile feedback. This helps users navigate environments with increased confidence and independence. MDSC Systems: Designed for emergency scenarios, MDSC Systems provides mobile diagnostic and medical aid units tailored not only for disaster zones and conflict areas, but also remote regions. These lightweight units are equipped with cutting-edge diagnostic tools and telemedicine capabilities, ensuring rapid deployment and effective care delivery even in the most challenging conditions. Migrevention: Focused on headache disorders, Migrevention's digital clinic employs AI to enhance diagnostics and treatment for migraines and tension-type headaches. By leveraging machine learning, the user-friendly platform offers tailored care plans that address individual patient needs, ensuring improved management of chronic conditions. Nordic Vitamins: Dedicated to wellness, Nordic Vitamins develops advanced dietary supplements using innovative delivery systems that enhance bioavailability. Their research-driven approach ensures optimal absorption and efficacy, catering to diverse health requirements. Helmes: Creator of Estonia's pioneering e-prescription system, Helmes connects doctors, pharmacies, and patients to enhance healthcare efficiency. Specialising in healthtech solutions, they also develop self-service pharmacy systems and digital patient portals. One Architects: Specialising in health-focused architectural design for hospitals and medical centres, One Architects creates healing environments prioritising patient comfort and well-being. Nortal: Renowned for developing Estonia's National Health Record, Nortal employs blockchain security for data integrity, ensuring transparency in digital systems. Their scalable solutions support seamless data exchange and improve decision-making on every level of the healthcare system. Chemi-Pharm: A leader in medical-grade hygiene and disinfection, Chemi-Pharm provides innovative and allergen-free solutions essential for infection control in healthcare settings. Lifeyear: With AI-powered cardiovascular risk assessment tools and remote patient monitoring, Lifeyear transforms chronic disease management through personalised, data-driven care. Reet Reinart-Okugbeni, a leading R&D expert at Estonia's Applied Research Programme, stated, "With healthtech solutions from various companies, Estonia's advancements in AI-driven personalised medicine and integrated healthcare systems are leading the way, cementing its role in shaping the future of global healthcare. Estonia is making substantial strides in healthcare by investing in machine learning, predictive analytics, and AI for personalised medicine.' She added: 'The most important emerging trends encompass real-time health monitoring, blockchain-secured records, and next-generation telemedicine solutions.' Explore Opportunities at Arab Health 2025 Estonia invites healthcare professionals, investors, and business leaders from the GCC and beyond to discover its cutting-edge healthtech solutions at Arab Health 2025 while opening the door to possible collaborations. Visit Estonia's booth Z5.F30 to engage with companies such as Helmes, Nortal, Migrevention, and 7Sense, and meet Enterprise Estonia representatives to explore opportunities for partnerships and investments in a future where digital health transforms lives globally. For more details on participating companies, visit Trade Estonia's website:
