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United Arab Emirates Ministry of Health and Prevention Approves Biomerica’s Fortel® Kidney Test for Home Use
10-minute home test detects early kidney damage in diabetic and hypertensive patientsHypertension affects roughly one-third of adults in the UAEDiabetes impacts approximately one in four UAE nationals IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Biomerica, Inc. (Nasdaq: BMRA), a global provider of advanced diagnostic solutions, announced today announced that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Health and Prevention has approved its Fortel® Kidney Test for home use. This important re
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