Dr Mustafa Abu-Lisan, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D., FRSH, FIMLS, FACB, BCLD, C. Biol.

Date & Place of birth: Jaffa 31/3/1949

Nationality: British

Educational Background:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Human Biology & Clinical Biochemistry, 1979, L.U.T., U.K.
Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Human Biology & Clinical Biochemistry, 1977, L.U.T., U.K.
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biology,  1973, A.U.B., Beirut, Lebanon.

present & Past Positions:

Freelance Consultant Clinical Biochemist, JS Pathology Plc. & Chandos Clinical Research Ltd.(1991-Present),
Chandos Gate House, 2 Chandos Road, London, NW10 6NF.
Medical & Scientific Editor(1992-Present),
AL WASAT, International Arab Weekly Magazine,
Medical Editor(1991-1993), AL HAYAT, International Arab Daily.
Kensington Centre, 66 Hammersmith Road, London W14 8YT.
 

Previously:

* Director of Clinical Laboratories, Capital Health Region, Ministry of Public Health, KUWAIT (1985-1990).

* Chairman, Dept. of Clinical Laboratories & Consultant Clinical Biochemist, Amiri Teaching Hospital, KUWAIT       (1983-1990).

* Consultant Clinical Biochemist & Head of Biochemistry Unit, Al Sabah Hospital, KUWAIT (1982-1983).

* Chairman, Specialty of Clinical Chemistry & Allied Medical Sciences, MPH, KUWAIT (1983-1986).

* Chairman, Safety Committee in Medical Laboratories, MPH, KUWAIT (1983-1985).

* Director, AIDS Training Programme, AIDS Collaboration Centre, EMRO, WHO, KUWAIT (1986-1989).

* Advisor to the Ministry of Public Health on Medical Laboratory Service Affairs, KUWAIT (1987-1990).

* Consultant Clinical Biochemist, MPH, MALTA (1979-1982).

* Head of Emergency Laboratory, St. Luke’s Teaching Hospital, MPH, MALTA(1979-1982).

* Associate Professor, St. Luke’s Teaching Hospital, MPH, MALTA(1979-1982).

* Vice-President, Arab Federation of Clinical Biologists, 1991-1994.

* General Secretary, Arab Federation of Clinical Biochemists, 1988-1991.

* Consultant & Member of the World Health Organization Expert  Panel on the Rational Use of Antibiotics, Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMRO), 1988-1992.

* Consultant for the United Nations Development Program(UNDP), Royal Scientific Society, TOKTEN project, 1988-1991.

Founder & President, Kuwait Group of Clinical Biochemists, 1985-1987 & 1990-1991.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, London.
Fellow of the Royal Society of Health, London.
Fellow of the Royal Microscopical Society, Oxford.
Fellow of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences, London.
Fellow of the National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry, U.S.A.
Fellow of the Association of Clinical Scientists, U.S.A.

BIOGRAPHICAL CITATIONS:

* WHOS WHO IN THE WORLD (1989-90), (1991-92).
* WORLD BIOGRAPHICAL HALL OF FAME (1990-1991).
* INTERNATIONAL BOOK OF HONOR (1991-1992).
* DICTIONARY OF INTERNATIONAL BIOGRAPHY (1990-1991).
* MEN OF ACHIEVEMENT (1990-1991).
* INTERNATIONAL LEADERS IN ACHIEVEMENT (1991-1992).
* FIVE THOUSAND PERSONALITIES OF THE WORLD (1990-1991).
* THE INTERNATIONAL ROLL OF HONOUR (1992-1993).

AWARDS, HONOURS & INTERNATIONAL POSTS:

* “International Fellowship Award”, American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Chicago, Illinois, July 1986.
* “Clinical Chemist Recognition Award”, American Association for Clinical Chemistry, Washington, D.C., March 1988.
* “Clinical Chemist Recognition Award”, American Association for Clinical Chemistry, San Francisco, July 1990.
* “Faithful Reader Award in Modern Medicine”, Journal of Modern Medicine, Paris, April 1986.
* Deputy Director General(DDG), International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, UK (1988-Present).
* Lifetime Deputy Governor, American Biographical Institute Research Association(ABIRA), North Carolina, USA, 1989.
* Vice-President, Maltese-Arab Friendship Society, MALTA (1980-1982).
* Reference Consultant for the Issuing of Government Licences to Private Pathology Laboratories, MALTA (1980-1982).
* National Representative of KUWAIT’S MPH in the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry(IFCC), 1990.
* Member of the International Relations Committee, American Association for Clinical Chemistry(AACC), Washington, D.C., USA (1986-1992).
 

PUBLICATIONS:

BOOKS

1. “Guide to Clinical Laboratory Services in Kuwait”. Kuwait Medical Association,1990.
2. “Safety Rules & Precautions in Medical Laboratories”. Ministry of Public Health, Kuwait, 1982.
3. “Bilingual Audiovisual Teaching Aids in Medical Laboratory Technology”. A series of 750 slides supported by spoken commentaries, texts & glossaries of technical terms in both Arabic & English Languages. Malta, 1980.

Theses

1. “Environmental Stress & Coronary Heart Disease”. A Study of the Effects of Combined Heat & Vibration Stress on the Biochemistry & Physiology of the Heart & Vascular System. L.U.T.,1979 (Ph.D.).
2. “Effects of Vibration on Man”. A Study of the Biochemical & Physiological Effects of Mechanically Induced Vibration on the Body & its Fluids. L.U.T., 1977.
3. “Analogues of Isoleucine as Possible Antibacterial Agents”. A Study on the Effectiveness of Amino Acid Analogues as Possible Inhibitors of the Enzyme L-Threonine Deaminase & the Growth of E. Coli Bacteria. L.U.T., 1974.
 

Papers

1. “Environmental Technological Education in a Developing Country”. The Environmentalist, 1,1981,133-143.
2. American Society of Clinical Pathologists, Tech Sample CC-5 (1989), 1-5.
3. “Changes in Amino Acid and Trace Elements in Bilharzial Liver Cirrhosis”. Metabolism of Minerals and Trace Elements in Human Disease, Abdullah et al., pp. 53-55, Smith-Gordon, 1989.
4. “The Role of Superoxide Dismutase and Allopurinol in the Prevention of CCL4-Induced Liver Cirrhosis”. Metabolism of Minerals and Trace Elements in Human Disease, Abdullah et al., pp. 65-70, Smith-Gordon, 1989.
5. “Alterations of Trace Elements and Amino Acids in Plasma after Isolated Head injury”. Metabolism of Minerals and Trace Elements in Human Disease, Abdullah et al., pp. 87-90, Smith-Gordon, 1989.
6. “Does Severe imb schaemia ause Alterations in Trace Elements and Amino Acid Levels in Plasma?”. Metabolism of Minerals and Trace Elements in Human Disease, Abdullah et al., pp. 61-63, Smith-Gordon, 1989.
7. “Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Kuwait”. Med. Principles Pract., 1990, 2, 10-17.
8. “Renal Failure in Experimental Alveococcosis”. Acta Parasitilogica Polonica, 1990, 35, 2, 159-166.
9. “ Blood Ordering Habits for Elective Surgery: Time for Change”. Journal Royal Soc. Med., 1990, 83, 6, 368-370.
10. “Lipid Profiles in Arabic Patients with CRF”. Journal of the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (JIFCC), 1992, 4, 2, 66-70.

Articles

A Total of 84 Feature Articles & 148 Short Articles in the Field of Health & Medicine Listed under the following Titles:

Medical & Health Feature Articles in Arabic

1. New Methods for treating Diabetes. Alwasat, 103, 62-63, 1994.
2. Vitamin Supplements are not substitutes for Food. Alwasat, 20, 68-71, 1992.
3. Male Menopause. Alwasat, 25, 75, 1992.
4. Human Phobias. Alwasat, 41, 66-68, 1992.
5. The Hepatitis Epidemic. Alwasat, 117, 62-64, 1994.
6. The Nutritional and Healthy Values of Honey. Alwasat, 6, 61-64, 1992.
7. Return of the Plague. Alwasat, 140, 26-30, 1994.
8. The Miracle of Aspirin. Alwasat, 3, 56-57, 1992.
9. Cholesterol- Reducing Drugs. Alwasat, 10, 68-70, 1992.
10. The Science of Dreams. Alwasat, 121, 61-63, 1994.
11. Beating Stress by Computer Methods. Alwasat, 32, 70-71, 1992.
12. When Medicines can endanger Health. Alwasat, 78, 79-81, 1993.
13. The Importance of Aromatherapy. Alwasat, 77, 74-75, 1993.
14. Vitamin E as a protective and therapeutic Medicine. Alwasat, 105, 64-65, 1994.
15. The Battle against the AIDS Virus continues. Alwasat, 1, 64-66,1992.
16. The Habit of Lying in Children. Alwasat, 133, 65-66, 1994.
17. Prolonged Exposure to the Sun speeds up Ageing and Cancer risks. Alwasat, 86, 78-79, 1993.
18. The Pros and Cons of Water. Alwasat, 24, 73-75, 1992.
19. You are what you Eat. Alwasat, 154, 44-49, 1995.
20. Natural Cures for PMT and the Menopause. Alwasat, 151,58-60, 1994.
21. AIDS and the resurgence of Tuberculosis. Alwasat, 72, 78-79, 1993.
22. No More Infertility. Alwasat, 106, 42-49, 1994.
23. AIDS threatens the Arab World. Alwasat, 114, 44-49, 1994.
24. Herbal Medications for AIDS. Alwasat, 89, 80-81, 1993.
25. Winning the War Against AIDS. Alwasat, 277, 44-47, 1997.
26. What is more harmful: Butter or Margarine? Alwasat, 150, 62-64, 1994.
27. Defending the Body against Cancer. Alwasat, 110, 44-49, 1994.
28. The Effects of Environmental, Industrial and Nutritional Factors on Cancer. Alwasat, 127, 62-65, 1994.
29. The Therapeutic and Nutritional Values of Trace Elements. Alwasat, 141, 62-64, 1994.
30. Advances in Ophthalmology. Alwasat, 75, 76-78, 1993.
31. New Hope for Breast Cancer Patients. Alwasat, 83, 85-86, 1993.
32. Using Lasers to Remove Birth Marks. Alwasat, 134, 44-49, 1994.
33. Can We Delay Old Age? Alwasat, 71, 76-80, 1993.
34. All you want to know about Heart Diseases. Alwasat, 53, 54-60, 1993.
35. Effects of Occupational Factors on Heart Disease. Alwasat, 92, 78-81, 1993.
36. Streptococcus (A)  and the Dangers of Necrotising Fasciitis. Alwasat, 123, 45-49, 1994.
37. The Scourge of Cholera. Alwasat, 94, 80-81, 1993.
38. Natural Tablets for treating Balding. Alwasat, 130, 62-65, 1994.
39. Global Warming turns the World into a Polluted Environment. Alwasat, 79, 80-81, 1993.
40. The Origins of Man. Alwasat, 155, 44-51, 1995.
41. Problems of the Prostate. Alwasat, 171, 64-66, 1995.
42. The Spread of AIDS among Women and Children. Alwasat, 156, 60-63, 1995.
43. The Ebola Virus. Alwasat, 173, 64-65, 1995.
44. Pollution Threatens Fertility. Alwasat, 185, 65-67, 1995.
45. Spare Parts for Humans. Alwasat, 176, 60-65, 1995.
46. Patched Medicines. Alwasat, 186, 60-64, 1995.
47. Protection Against Asthma. Alwasat, 178, 64-67, 1995.
48. The Importance of Folic Acid in Preventing Spina Bifida. Alwasat, 189, 64-65, 1995.
49. Surgical Advances for Separating Siamese Twins. Alwasat, 191, 62-64, 1995.
50. Cholesterol and the Hereditary and Environmental Factors. Alwasat, 196, 64-67, 1995.
51. Mad Cow Disease. Alwasat, 218, 62-65, 1996.
52. Crutzfelt-Jacob Disease and Mad Cow Disease. Alwasat, 203, 66-68, 1995.
53. Is Our Food in Danger of Being Contaminated with Mad Cow Disease. Alwasat, 237, 62-63, 1996.
54. The Science of Iridology. Alwasat, 194, 48-53, 1995.
55. Problems Affecting Thyroid Function. Alwasat, 179, 64-66, 1995.
56. Secrets of Longevity. Alwasat, 209, 64-67, 1996.
57. Can Aspartame become a Poisonous Sugar? Alwasat, 241, 65-67, 1996.
58. Dangers of Antibiotics Resistance. Alwasat, 254, 64-68, 1996.
59.  The Spread of Influenza and Meningitis. Alwasat, 207, 64-66, 1996.
60. The Diagnosis and Treatment of Strokes. Alwasat, 208, 66-67, 1996.
61. Super-Foods and Genetic Engineering. Alwasat, 219, 66-69, 1996.
62. Goodbye to Injections. Alwasat, 228, 66-67, 1996.
63. All about Melatonin. Alwasat, 223, 66-68, 1996.
64. Production of Human Blood from Cloned Cows & Sheep. Alwasat, 287, 66-67, 1997.
65. Is Chocolate Good for the Heart? Alwasat, 247, 66-67, 1996.
66. Diseases of the Summer Holidays. Alwasat,  233, 62-65, 1996.
67. Genetic Cloning: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Alwasat,  267, 62-65, 1997.
68. The Treatment of Squinting. Alwasat, 224, 64-65, 1996.
69. Contraception Pills for Men. Alwasat, 206, 68-70, 1996.
70. Xenotransplantation. Alwasat, 272, 63-65, 1997.
71. Electrical Pumps for Ailing Hearts. Alwasat, 138, 62-66, 1994.
72. The Importance of Perspiration. Alwasat, 181, 62-63, 1995.
73. Overcoming Obesity Scientifically. Alwasat, 220, 68-70, 1996.
74. Chemical Pollutants and Infertility. Alwasat, 232, 62-64, 1996.
75. The Making of Artificial Chromosomes. Alwasat, 288, 66-67, 1997.
76. Negaholics are the Victims of Sad Childhood. Alwasat, 29, 66-67, 1992.
77. A Breakthrough in the Treatment of AIDS Patients. At-Tadamun, 311, 25-28, 1989.
78. The AIDS Problem in Arab Societies. At-Tadamun, 331, 39-42, 1989.
79.  How to Deal with AIDS Patients In Islamic Countries. A Paper Published in the Proceedings of the VIIIth Meeting of the Islamic Fiqh Academy, Brunei, Darussalam, July 1993.
80. Alzheimer: “The Silent Killer”. Alwasat, 290, 64-67, 1997.
81. Parkinson’s Disease: A Life Shaker. Alwasat, 294, 66-68, 1997.
82. Treating Impotence with Pills. Alwasat, 304, 64-66, 1997.
83. Mobile Phones & Brain Cancer. Alwasat, 323, 56-59, 1998.
84. New Drugs to Conquer Cancer. Alwasat, 328, 58-59, 1998.

Short Medical & Health Articles in Arabic

1. Hypochondria: An obsessive Disease. Alhayat, 10546, 17, 1991.
2. Influenza: A Group of Diseases under One Name. Alhayat, 10544, 17, 1991.
3. Jet-Lag can be overcome by Precaution & Organisation. Alhayat, 10555, 13, 1991.
4. Insomnia or Halcion, Which is Worse? Alhayat, 10575, 17, 1992.
5. Helping Children Overcome Fear of Darkness. Alhayat, 10577, 17, 1992.
6. Incontinence is a Curable Embarassing Discomfort. Alhayat, 10579, 1992.
7. The Effects of Ultrasound on the Embryo. Alhayat, 10586, 17, 1992.
8. Meningitis Requires Quick Diagnosis & Treatment. Alhayat, 10591, 17, 1992.
9. Noise Pollution is Plaguing the Lives of the West. Alhayat, 10593, 17, 1992.
10. Benefits of Hormonal & Chemical Therapy for Breast Cancer. Alhayat, 10596, 17, 1992.
11. Cystitis Affects 25% of Women. Alhayat, 10563, 17, 1992.
12. How to Face the Ravages of Gout. Alhayat, 10565, 17, 1992.
13. Dandruff is Non-Contagious and can be Cured. Alhayat, 10572, 17, 1992.
14. New Methods to Stop Snoring. Alhayat, 10582, 17, 1992.
15. The Importance of Vitamin A. Alhayat, 10598, 17, 1992.
16. Ignorance & Misconception Increases the Spread of Herpes. Alhayat, 10600, 17, 1992.
17. Is there a Genetic Link to Homosexuality? Alhayat, 10610, 17, 1992.
18. The Treatment of Endometritis by Laser. Alhayat, 10612, 17, 1992.
19. Genetic Therapy ane Cystic Fibrosis. Alhayat, 10603, 17, 1992.
20. Reducing the Risk of Salmonella Poisoning. Alhayat, 10607, 17, 1992.
21. Progress in Treating Hemophilia. Alhayat, 10617,19, 1992.
22. Lead Poisoning in Children. Alhayat, 10624, 19, 1992.
23. Fasting Detoxifies and Revitalizes the Body. Alhayat, 10633, 19, 1992.
24. The Psychology of Hypotension. Alhayat, 10646, 19, 1992.
25. The Reasons Behind Numbness. Alhayat, 10626, 19, 1992.
26. The Dangers of Sniffing Solvents. Alhayat, 10638, 19, 1992.
27. The Healthy Advantages of having Fruits for Breakfast. Alhayat, 10640, 19, 1992.
28. Chiropraxis for Treating Back and Neck Pain. Alhayat, 10648, 19, 1992.
29. The Nutritional and Medicinal Values of Garlic. Alhayat, 10653, 17, 1992.
30. Stoving the Dangers of Fungal Infections. Alhayat, 10655, 17, 1992.
31. Negligence of Treating Colds in Childhood could Cause Asthma. Alhayat, 10658, 17, 1992.
32. The Pros and Cons of Hormone Replacement Therapy. Alhayat, 10667, 17, 1992.
33. Prolonged Breast Feeding & Total Bottle Feeding Increases Risk of Heart Disease. Alhayat, 10683, 17, 1992.
34. Juvenile Diabetes and the Environmental & Hereditary Factors. Alhayat, 10686, 17, 1992.
35. Vitamin C Protects the DNA of Sperms from Genetic Mutilation. Alhayat, 10688, 17, 1992.
36. Hypertension (1): Steals Four Years of Our Lives. Alhayat, 10672, 17, 1992.
37. Hypertension (2): Prevention is Better than Cure. Alhayat, 10674, 17, 1992.
38. Environmental Factors and Heart Disease. Alhayat, 10700, 17, 1992.
39. The Dangers of Rapid Weight Loss. Alhayat, 10695, 17, 1992.
40. Lack of Hygiene in Schools Increases the Spread of Dysentery. Alhayat, 10717, 17, 1992.
41. Freezing and Cooking Deprive Food of Vitamin E. Alhayat, 10722, 17, 1992.
42. Tea Reduces the Levels of Iron in the Body. Alhayat, 10724, 17, 1992.
43. Carbon Monoxide Gas Endangers Our Lives and Our Environment. Alhayat, 10731, 17, 1992.
44. Herbs for Curing Insomnia. Alhayat, 10748, 19, 1992.
45. Vaginal Secretions: Some are Normal and Some are Not. Alhayat, 10750, 19, 1992.
46. The Importance of Iodine to Health. Alhayat, 10755, 19, 1992.
47. The Pappaya Fruit: A Natural Medicine Rich with Nutrients. Alhayat, 10799, 19, 1992.
48. The Nutritional & Medicinal Values of Onions. Alhayat, 10893, 19, 1992.
49. How to Conquer Sensitivity to Milk. Alhayat, 10923, 23, 1993.
50. Treating Parkinson’s Disease Using Brains from Aborted Foetuses. Alhayat, 10926, 19, 1993.
51. Teenage Obesity and the Risks of Heart Disease and Cancer in Adulthood. Alhayat, 10937, 23, 1993.
52. New Hope for Multiple Sclerosis Patients. Alhayat, 11240, 17, 1993.
53. The Nutritional & Medicinal Values of Primrose Oil. Alhayat, 10855, 19, 1992.
54. Health Benefits of Replacing Refined Sugar with Natural Sources. Alhayat, 10919, 19, 1993.
55. Treating Otitis Media. Alhayat, 10951, 19, 1993.
56. Doubts Surrounding Herbal Medicine! Alhayat, 10669, 17, 1992.
57. The Biochemical Basis of Memory. Alhayat, 10690, 17, 1992.
58. Smoking Increases Risk of Hyperlipidemia and Diabetes. Alhayat, 10702, 17, 1992.
59. Eating Habits in the Orient and the Spread of Esophageal Cancer. Alhayat, 10717, 17, 1992.
60. The Natural Way to Avoid the Misery of Constipation. Alhayat, 10778, 19, 1992.
61. Capsules to Replace Insulin Injections!! Alhayat, 10783, 19, 1992.
62. Ear Infections in Children and Swimming. Alhayat, 10785, 19, 1992.
63. Does Breast Feeding Increase Intelligence? Alhayat, 10792, 19, 1992.
64. The Role of Psychological, Physical and Genetic Factors in Psoriasis. Alhayat, 10790, 19, 1992.
65. Anxiety and Social Problems may Lead to Nail Biting. Alhayat, 10806, 19, 1992.
66. Chlorella: The Emerald Nutrient. Alhayat, 10813, 19, 1992.
67. Lapacho: The Natural Antibiotic. Alhayat, 10804, 19, 1992.
68. The Nutrional & Medicinal Values of Yougort. Alhayat, 10818, 19, 1992.
69. How to Protect the Body from Oesteoporosis. Alhayat, 10811, 19, 1992.
70. The Dangers of Delaying Whooping Cough  Treatment. Alhayat, 10820, 19, 1992.
71. Herbs for a Healthy Life. Alhayat, 10827, 19, 1992.
72. Food Allergy in Children. Alhayat, 10837, 19, 1992.
73. The Ugly Reality of Phantom Pregnancy. Alhayat, 10830, 19, 1992.
74. Retarded Growth and Zinc Deficiency in Breast Milk. Alhayat, 10848, 23, 1992.
75. The Decline of Human Semen. Alhayat, 10841, 23, 1992.
76. The Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits of Olive Oil. Alhayat, 10862, 23, 1992.
77. The Nutritional & Medicinal Benefits of Cod Liver Oil. Alhayat, 10869, 23, 1992.
78. AIDS is Aiding the Spread of Tuberculosis. Alhayat, 10872, 19, 1992.
79. Domestic Birds May Increase Risk of Lung Cancer!! Alhayat, 10866, 19, 1992.
80. The Benefits of Calcium Supplements. Alhayat, 10852, 19, 1992.
81. Familial Cancer Risks Among Females and Males. Alhayat, 10913, 19, 1992.
82. Advances in Liver Transplantaion. Alhayat, 10883, 23, 1992.
83. Treating Varicose Veins. Alhayat, 10876, 23, 1992.
84. Smoking Habit Similarities Between Twins. Alhayat, 10897, 19, 1992.
85. The Side-Effects of Caffeine Withdrawal. Alhayat, 10897, 23, 1992.
86. The Natural and Nutritional Treatment of Thrush. Alhayat, 10940, 19, 1993.
87. The Dangers of Using Pituitary Hormones to Induce Fertility. Alhayat, 10933, 19, 1993.
88. The Effect of Smoking on Female Fertility. Alhayat, 10917, 19, 1992.
89. Can Vitamin Supplements Boost the Immune System of the Aged. Alhayat, 10907, 19, 1992.
90. The Nutritional & Medicinal Values of Coenzyme-10 (Q-10). Alhayat, 10904, 23, 1992.
91. The Importance of Iron in the Body. Alhayat, 10958, 23, 1993.
92. The Important Role of Vitamin A. Alhayat, 10965, 23, 1993.
93. Using Leeches in Medicine. Alhayat, 10968, 19, 1993.
94. Solutions for Impotence. Alhayat, 10972, 23, 1993.
95. A New Technique to Cut the Number of Caesarian Deliveries. Alhayat, 10975, 19, 1993.
96. Chemotherapy & Radiotherapy May Deform the Sperms of Cancer Patients. Alhayat, 10982, 19, 1993.
97. Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) and Lorenzo’s Oil. Alhayat, 11013, 23, 1993.
98. All You Need to Know about Aromatherapy (1). Alhayat, 11023, 19, 1993.
99. All You Need to Know about Aromatherapy (2). Alhayat, 11027, 23, 1993.
100. All You Need to Know about Aromatherapy (3). Alhayat, 11034, 23, 1993.
101. Facts on Mass Fainting Phenomenon. Alhayat, 11044, 19, 1993.
102. The Nutritional & Medicinal Values of Cabbage/Cauliflower. Alhayat, 11048, 23, 1993.
103. A Vaccine Against Malaria. Alhayat, 11051, 19, 1993.
104. Health Effects of Improper Ventilation at the Work Place. Alhayat, 11068, 23, 1993.
105. The Arnica Flower: A Remedy for Fatigue and Exhaustion. Alhayat, 11071, 19, 1993.
106. A Mixture of Chinese Herbal Teas May Cure Eczema. Alhayat, 11075, 19, 1993.
107. A New Vaccine Against Epstein Barr Virus. Alhayat, 11078, 19, 1993.
108. Hope for Alzheimer Patients. Alhayat, 11093, 17, 1993.
109. The Dangers of Over-exposure to Sun Rays. Alhayat, 11091, 15, 1993.
110. Women Who Get Pregnant more than Six Times May Suffer Heart Disease. Alhayat, 11086, 17, 1993.
111. The Nutritional & Medicinal Values of Ginseng. Alhayat, 11114, 17, 1993.
112. The Nutritional & Medicinal Values of Kelp. Alhayat, 11119, 15, 1993.
113. Food Poisoning & How to Prevent It. Alhayat, 11140, 15, 1993.
114. Food Poisoning & the Bacteria Causing It. Alhayat, 11142, 17, 1993.
115. Personality Type and Risk of Heart Disease. Alhayat, 11147, 15, 1993.
116. The Dangers of Food Additives. Alhayat, 11149, 17, 1993.
117. New Drugs for Treating Epilepsy. Alhayat, 11177, 17, 1993.
118. The Nutritional & Medicinal Values of Propolis. Alhayat, 11163, 17, 1993.
119. Herbal Cures for Halitosis. Alhayat, 11170, 17, 1993.
120. The Misery of Cluster Headache. Alhayat, 11175, 15, 1993.
121. Chemical and Herbal Medication Against Acne. Alhayat, 11168, 15, 1993.
122. Heart Diseases: The Number One Killer of Women. Alhayat, 11156, 17, 1993.
123. The Nutritional & Healthy Benefits of Fruit Juices. Alhayat, 11161, 15, 1993.
124. Dangers of Sleep Apnoea. Alhayat, 11161, 15, 1993.
125. The Importance of AIDS Awareness to Children. Alhayat, 11189, 15, 1993.
126. Zinc is a Vital Mineral for Healthy Skin and Fertility. Alhayat, 11182, 15, 1993.
127. Genetic Therapy of Muscular Dystrophy. Alhayat, 11184, 1993.
128. Bad News on Good Cholesterol. Alhayat, 11196, 15, 1993.
129. Life Style and Myalegic Encephalomyelitis(ME). Alhayat, 11191, 17, 1993.
130. A Breakthrough in the Treatment of Damaged Corneas. Alhayat, 11198, 17, 1993.
131. Early Diagnosis & Treatment of Hodgkin’s Disease Can Cure it Totally. Alhayat, 11212, 17, 1993.
132. The Pros and Cons of Steroidal Medication. Alhayat, 11217, 15, 1993.
133. How to Protect Children from The Caffeine Society. Alhayat, 11219, 17, 1993.
134.  Are Monthly Periods a Natural Protection to Fertility in Women. Alhayat, 11224, 15, 1993.
135. The Health Benefits of Domestic Animals. Alhayat, 11226, 17, 1993.
136. Dealing With the Misery of Lupus Erythematosus(LE). Alhayat, 11233, 17, 1993.
137. The Chemical Basis of Muscular Cramps. Alhayat, 11231, 15, 1993.
138. Why Do Women Live Longer than Men?. Alhayat, 11247, 17, 1993.
139. Losing Weight by Hypnotic Means. Alhayat, 11259, 15, 1993.
140. The Pros & Cons of Influenza Vaccines. Alhayat, 11274, 17, 1993.
141. Modern Life Contributes to the Spread of Asthma. Alhayat, 11273, 15, 1993.
142. Can Prozac Change Your Personality?. Alhayat, 11268, 17, 1993.
143. Too Many Ultrasound Scans Reduce the Weight of Foetuses. Alhayat, 11238, 15, 1993.
144. Damage of the Ozone Layer Weakens Human Immunity. Alhayat, 11252, 15, 1993.
145. Good Levels of Calcium Reduce Risk of Kidney Stones. Alhayat, 11126, 15, 1993.
146. Medicines, Caffeine & Soft Drinks Steal Our Vitamins. Alhayat, 11135, 17, 1993.
147. Vitamins A, E & C Protect the Eyes Against Cataract. Alhayat, 10930, 23, 1993.
148. New Treatment for Colon Cancer. Alhayat, 11084, 15, 1993.

Abstracts

1. “Teaching Basic Microbiology Techniques to Arab Students”. Journal of Applied Bacteriology, 1979, 47, I-XV.
2. “Renal Failure in Experimental Alveolar Hydatid Disease”. Third International Medical Sciences Conference. Kuwait, March 15-19, 1987.
3. “Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Antibiotics”. 5Th Arab Congress of Clinical Chemistry. Cairo, Egypt, January 10-14, 1988.
4. “Hyperphenylalanine as a Possible Marker for Identifying Seropositive HIV Patients”. 4th International Conference on AIDS. Stockholm, Sweden, June 12-16, 1988.
5. “Changes of Amino Acid Levels in Asymptomatic Male Seropositive HIV Patients & Seronegative Homosexuals”. 4th International Conference on AIDS. Stockholm, Sweden, June 12-16, 1988.
6. “Composition of Renal Calculi in Kuwait by Infrared Analysis”. 40th AACC National Meeting. New Orleans, USA, July 24-28, 1988.
7. “Lipid Peroxides: A New Test for the Routine Chemistry Laboratory”. XIV International Congress of Clinical Chemistry. San Francisco, USA, July 22-26, 1990.

 RADIO, TELEVISION & SATELLITE CONTRIBUTIONS

A Series of Science & Health Episodes for BBC World Service and BBC Satellite TV.
Several Interviews & Appearances on BBC, MBC, Maltese & Kuwaiti TV & Radio Stations.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

* Chairman, Safety Committee in Medical Laboratories, MPH, Kuwait, 1983-1985.
* Chairman, National Committee for Screening Metabolic Diseases in Kuwait, MPH, 1988-1990.
* Member of the Advisory Committee for the Introduction of SI Units in Kuwait, MPH, Nov. 1985.
* Member of the Advisory Committee for the Organization of Endocrinology Services in Kuwait, MPH, Nov. 1985.
* Member of the Advisory Committee for the Computerization of Clinical Laboratories, MPH, Kuwait, Feb. 1986.
* Member of the Advisory Committee for the Establishment of a Poison Control & Information Centre in Kuwait, MPH, April 1986.
* Member of the Advisory Committee for the Establishment of Reference Ranges in Clinical Laboratories, MPH, Kuwait, March 1987.
* Member of the Disciplinary Committee for Medical Laboratory practices, MPH, Kuwait, 1983-1986.
* Member of the National Committee for the Control of AIDS, MPH, Kuwait, 1985-1988.
* Member of the Health Research Department Refereeing Board, MPH, Kuwait, 1983-1990.
* Member of the Amiri Hospital Administration Board, Kuwait, 1984-1990.
* Member of the Amiri Hospital Quality Control Committee, Kuwait, 1987-1990.
* Member of the Highest Consultative Medical Council, MPH, Kuwait, 1987-1990.
* Research Referee , the University of Kuwait, 1987-1990.

PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES

I. PROFESSIONAL WORKSHOPS

   1. “Emergency Drug Detection”.
       35th AACC Meeting, New York, U.S.A.
       July 24-29, 1983.

   2. "Pediatric Clinical Chemistry and Hematology".
      35th AACC Meeting, New York, U.S.A.
      July 24-29, 1983.

   3. "Fundamentals, Applications and Instrumentation of
       Infrared Spectroscopy".
       Beaconsfield, U.K.
       February 5-11, 1984.

   4. "Accuracy as an Acheivable Goal in Clinical Laboratories:
       Trends in Interlaboratory Standardization and Proficiency Testing".
       36th AACC Meeting, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
       July 29-3 Aug., 1984.

   5. "Clinical and Laboratory Aspects of Metal Analysis".
       36th AACC Meeting, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
       July 29-3 Aug., 1984.

   6. "Poisoning and Poison Information".
       Amiri Teaching Hospital, Ministry of Public Health, Kuwait.
       January, 1985.

  7. "Screening for Inherited Metabolic Disease".
      37th AACC Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.
      July 21-26, 1985.

  8. "Surveys on Neonatal Screening for Lead Poisoning; HDL-Cholesterol Measurements;
      Quality Control and Standardization; and Safety in Clinical Laboratories".
      Toxicology and Clinical Chemistry Divisions, Center for Environmental Health,
      Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.
      July 29-5 Aug., 19855.

  9. "Anti- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Screening".
      Diagnostics Pasteur, Marnes-La-Coquette, France.
      January 3-5, 1986.

10. "Anti- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Screening".
      Wellcome Diagnostics, Dartford & Beckenham, U.K.
       February 23-25, 1986.

11. "Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Toxicology".
      New England Deaconess Hospital, Pathology Dept.,
      Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
      July 29-5 August, 1986.

12. "Test Strategies in the Interpretation of Clinical Chemistry Laboratory Data".
       XIII IFCC & VII European Congress of Clinical Chemistry, The Hague, The Netherlands.
       June 28-3 July, 1987.

13. "Dynamic Communications in Laboratory Management".
       XIII IFCC & VII European Congress of Clinical Chemistry, The Hague, The Netherlands.
       June 28-3 July, 1987.

14. "Update in Tumor Markers".
       39th AACC Meeting, San Francisco, Cal., U.S.A.
       July 19-24, 1987.

15. "Hormone Measurement: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly".
       39th AACC Meeting, San Francisco, Cal., U.S.A.
       July 19-24, 1987.

II. INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL WORKSHOPS

 1. "High Resolution Protein Electrophoresis for the Detection of Protein Abnormalities in Serum,
      Urine and Cerebrospinal Fluids".
      36th AACC Meeting, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
      July 29-3 August, 1984.

 2. "Amino Acid Analysis of Physiological Samples".
      37th AACC Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.
      July 21-26, 1985.

 3. "Advances in Reporting of Amino Acid Analyses for the Clinical Lab".
      AACC - CSCC Joint Meeting, Chicago, U.S.A.
      July 13-18, 1986.

 4. "Recent Advances in the Laboratory Diagnosis of Pancreatic Diseases".
      XIII IFCC & VII European Congress of Clinical Chemistry,
      The Hague, The Netherlands.
      June 28-3 July, 1987.

III. WORKSHOPS & INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES ORGANIZED

  1. "Therapeutic Drug Monitoring & Toxicology".
       Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait.
       April 7-8, 1986.

  2. "Screening for Inherited Metabolic Diseases"".
       Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait.
       April 12-13, 1986.

  3. "World Health Organization Training Program on AIDS (Eastern Meditteranean Region):
       Diagnostic Testing of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV),
       Virology Center, Ministry of Public Health, Kuwait.
       November 22-26, 1986.

  4. "Kuwait 1st International Conference on Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS),
       Sponsored by Kuwait & the World Health Organization (WHO).
       February 3-6, 1986.

  5. "Kuwait 2nd International Conference on Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS),
       Sponsored by Kuwait & the World Health Organization (WHO).
       February 8-10, 1988.

IV. PARTICIPATION IN ROUNDTABLES

  1. "Current Laboratory Tests for Gastrointestinal & Pancreatic Disorders".
       35th AACC Meeting, New York, U.S.A.
       July 24-29, 1983.

  2. "Blood Lead & Zinc Protoporphyrin - Methods, Quality Control & Correlation".
       36th AACC Meeting, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
       July 29-3 Aug., 1984.

  3. "Sweat Testing for Cystic Fibrosis: Protocols & Pitfalls".
       37th AACC Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A.
       July 21-26, 1985.

  4. "Toxicology Problems of the Neonate".
       AACC - CSCC Joint Meeting, Chicago, U.S.A.
       July 13-18, 1986.

  5. "Trace Metal Update".
       AACC - CSCC Joint Meeting, Chicago, U.S.A.
       July 13-18, 1986.

  6. "Communicating AIDS Education Across Cultural Barriers".
       III International Conference on AIDS, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
       June 1-5, 1987.

  7. "The Status of Screening: Supplementary Tests for HIV Infections".
       III International Conference on AIDS, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
       June 1-5, 1987.

  8. "Legal, Ethical and Public Policy Issues: International Prospective".
       III International Conference on AIDS, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
       June 1-5, 1987.

  9. "Heterosexual Transmission of the AIDS Virus".
       III International Conference on AIDS, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
       June 1-5, 1987.

10. "AIDS-Education for the General Public".
       III International Conference on AIDS, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
       June 1-5, 1987.

V. CONFERENCES

  1. First African & Mediterranean Congress of Clinical Chemistry.
      Rome, Italy. December 1978.

  2. Summer Conference of the Society of Applied Bacteriology.
       Newcastle Upon Tyne, U.K. June 1979.

  3. Second European Conference on Environmental Education,
      The International Institution of Environmental Sciences.
      Berne, Switzerland. April, 1980.

  4. 35th American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Meeting.
      New York, U.S.A., July 24-29, 1983.

  5. Second African, Mediterranean & Near East Congress of Clinical Chemistry.
      Cairo, Egypt. November 20-24, 1983.

  6. VIII National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry Meeting.
      Wasington, D.C., U.S.A., July 26-28, 1984.

  7. 36th AACC Annual Meeting.
      Washington, D.C., U.S.A., July 29-3 August, 1984.

  8. Arab Health & Arab Lab Conference.
      Dubai, U.A.E., February 10-14, 1985.

  9. IX National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry Meeting.
      Atlanta, U.S.A., July 18-20, 1985.

10. 37th AACC Annual Meeting.
      Atlanta, U.S.A., July 21-26, 1985.

11. Kuwait 1st International Conference on Acquired
      Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Kuwait.
      February 3-6, 1986.

12. X National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry Meeting.
      Chicago,U.S.A., July 10-12, 1986.

13. 38th AACC Annual Meeting.
      Chicago, U.S.A., July 13-18, 1986.

14. The International Islamic Medical Conference.
       Cairo, Egypt, February 2-5, 1987.

15. Arab Health & Arab Lab Conference.
      Dubai, U.A.E., February 8-12, 1987.

16. Third International Medical Sciences Conference.
       Kuwait, March 15-19, 1987.

17. Third International Conference on Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
      Washington, D.C., U.S.A., June 1-5, 1987.

18. XIII International Congress & VII European Congress of Clinical Chemistry.
      The Hague, The Netherlands, June 28-3 July, 1987.

19. XI National Academy of Clinical Biochemistry Meeting.
      San Francisco, U.S.A., July 16-18, 1987.

20. 39th AACC Annual Meeting.
      San Francisco, U.S.A.
      July 19-24, 1987.

21. Kuwait 2nd International Conference on Acquired
      Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Kuwait.
      February 8-10, 1988.

22. XIV International Congress of Clinical Chemistry;
      42ND AACC Annual Meeting & 34TH Annual Meeting,
      Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists,
      San Francisco, U.S.A.
      July 22-26, 1990.

23. 6TH Arab Congress of Clinical Chemistry,
      Monastir, Tunisia,
      February 14-17, 1991.

24. VIII Islamic Medicine Conference, Islamic Fiqh Academy,
      Brunei Darussalam, Brunei,
      June 21-26, 1993.
 

ON-SITE VISITS TO INTERNATIONAL CLINICAL, TECHNICAL & SCIENTIFIC ESTABLISHMENTS
 

1. National Institutes of Health (NIH).
    Bethesda, MD, U.S.A., July 1984.

2. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Center for Environmental
    Health. Atlanta, GA, U.S.A., July 1985.

3. Wistar Institute.
    Pennsylvania, PA, U.S.A., August 1985.

4. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
    New York, U.S.A., July 1985.

5. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
    PA, U.S.A., July 1986.

6. New England Deaconess Hospital.
    Boston, MA, U.S.A., July 1986.

7. Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
    Boston, MA, U.S.A., July 1986.

8. The Children's Hospital Medical Center.
    Boston, MA, U.S.A., July 1986.

9. Children's Hospital, National Medical Center.
    Washington, U.S.A., July 1984.

10. Southwestern Medical School, University of Texas, Health Science Center at Dallas.
      Texas, U.S.A., August 1985.

11. Grady Memorial Hospital, Emory University School of Medicine.
      Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A., July 1985.

12. Hospital for Sick Children.
      Great Ormond Street, London, U.K., 1983.

INVITED VISITS TO THE RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT DEPTS OF MAJOR COMPANIES
FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION

1. Eastman Kodak Company, Rochester, New York, U.S.A., August 1986.

2. E.I.Du Pont de Nemours & Company, Eilmington, Delaware, U.S.A., August 1986.

3. Abbott Diagnostic Products, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., July 1986.

4. Abbott Laboratories, Irving, Texas, U.S.A., August 1985.

5. Technicon Export, Domont, France, January 1986.

6. Helena Laboratories, St-Leu-Foret, France, January 1986.

7. Diagnostics Pasteur, Marnes-La-Coquette, France, January 1986.

8. Ortho Diagnostic System Inc., Cambridge Research Laboratory, Cambridge, MA, U.S.A., July 1986.

9. Analytix, Inc., Cambridge, MA, U.S.A., July 1986.

10. Wellcome Diagnostics, Dartford & Beckenham, U.K., February 1985.

11. Gradco International Ltd., Winchester, U.K., February 1985.

12. Norris Biomedical Ltd., Basingstoke, U.K., February 1985.

13. Boehringer Mannheim GmbH, Mannheim, West Germany, April 1985.

14. Perkin -Elmer, Beaconsfield, U.K., February 1984.

15. Beckman Instruments International, Geneva, Switzerland, May 1983.

16. Carter-Wallace, New Jersey, U.S.A., July 1983.

17. Wolfson Research Laboratories, Birmingham, U.K., February 1984.

18. Pathologists' Service Professional Associate, Inc., Tucker, GA, U.S.A., July 1985.

19. J. S. Pathology Services Ltd., London, U.K., February 1984 & July 1986.

20. Bioran Laboratories, Cambridge, MA, U.S.A., August 1986.

21. Bioscienttia Laboratories, Wiesbaden, Germany, January 1987.