Medicine
Breakthrough Israeli AI slashes head-CT wait times, flags missed brain bleeds - exclusive
An Israeli-developed system installed on CT scanners at Assuta Medical Centers sharply shortened reporting times for suspected stroke and identified life-threatening intracranial hemorrhages.
‘It’s different in medicine’: Iraq’s fake degree crisis puts patients in peril
Over 1,700 cases of measles diagnosed in Israel
Type-2 diabetes raises schizophrenia risk in elderly, especially women, Israeli researchers found
Concerns for patient data after suspected cyberattack on Shamir Medical Center
The hospital’s operations continued as normal, but experts are examining whether or not sensitive data may have been leaked.
Medical advancements should not wait 17 years before being used - opinion
It can take up to 17 years for discoveries in scientific research to make it to clinical practice, but why wait that long?
Cleveland Clinic weighs in: Should you rinse off at dawn or wind down with a bedtime shower?
A meta-analysis in Sleep Medicine Reviews confirmed that warm showers taken one to two hours before bedtime improve sleep latency, efficiency and total duration.
Doctor who left anaesthetized patient mid-procedure for sex with nurse allowed to continue practise
The doctor was dismissed from a hospital in Manchester after he was found to have left an unconscious patient to go have sex with a nurse in a nearby operating theater.
Dr. Maurit Beeri: Changing the world for the better, one patient at a time
Jerusalemite of the Week: Dr. Maurit Beeri heads the Alyn Orthopedic Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, helping scores of children dealing with physical disabilities or injury recovery.
Constipation: Don’t get used to bad plumbing - opinion
Constipation is one of the most common digestive problems in the United States, affecting around 2.5 million people.
From lab-grown kidneys to self-healing tissues Prof. Dekel’s vision redefines regenerative medicine
Prof. Benjamin Dekel on growing hope and the future of regenerative medicine at Tel Aviv University’s Sagol Center
World's first spinal cord transplant to take place in Israel, could allow patients to walk again
Tel Aviv University announced on Wednesday that the surgery will take place in Israel, marking a historic milestone in regenerative medicine.
'We need everyone back': Hostage families, healthcare workers call for hostage deal
"Today, we pause to remind you: The return of all the hostages, alive or deceased, is essential for rebuilding our society in Israel," said Professor Hagai Levine.
Telemedicine revolution in IDF & rehab: Psychiatrist online with Yossi Ambulance at a click
Coping with the rise in mental health cases among soldiers: Psychiatrists now available online quickly. Eilon Shafran, Co-CEO of Yossi Ambulance: "Hundreds of inquiries already handled."
How palliative care allows patients to live a life of love, sensitivity, and dignity
Palliative care is a branch of medicine intended for patients with terminal illnesses, from the moment of diagnosis until the end of life.
