Israeli health news
Where research becomes impact: Bar-Ilan University’s healthtech vision
As its 70th anniversary approaches, Bar-Ilan’s innovation strategy sets it on a journey with Sheba Medical Center, from the lab bench and clinical research to advancing health worldwide
MDA evacuates premature infants ahead of expected Iranian retaliation
Organ donation by Tzeela Gez, murdered in West Bank shooting, brings hope amid tragedy
WHO warns: Measles outbreak spreading alarmingly
Tel Aviv joins world-wide effort to reduce HIV
The mayor gave his signature to the project last Thursday in the presence of the president of the World Association of AIDS Physicians.
Israeli med-tech startup aims to end chronic back pain
Eight out of 10 Americans will have back problems at some time during their life. ZygoFix offers a tiny solution that provides huge impact.
Men live more of life in good health than women
Satisfaction with public health system greater among Arabs than Jews.
The mouth-body connection
Most parents and even doctors are unaware that oral health is inextricably connected to health in the whole body.
Two leading researchers awarded major grants for groundbreaking research
The recipients, Prof. Yuval Dor of Hebrew University and Prof. Roy Kishoni of Technion, were honored at the third scientific conference of the Ernest and Bonnie Beutler Research Program.
Misinterpreted do-not-resuscitate orders can be deadly
Other studies have shown that patients with DNR orders receive fewer interventions as well in cases of heart failure.
Women’s tattoos, piercings judged more harshly than men’s, study finds
They're motives for getting tattoos and piercings are also different!
Outrage as Teva charges $18,275 for generic drug in US
B "Teva Pharmaceutical's new generic version of the drug Syprine… will cost 28 times what Syprine cost in 2010. We have a crisis in drug prices in this country," Senator Bernie Sanders said.
Modern Orthodox rabbis endorse organ donation as a mitzva
New ADI donor card issued to encourage religious to take part
The eyes have it
The treatment of ophthalmological diseases has never been more advanced, but preventing them is even better.
