Tag: medicine
Hebrew U to Offer Rapid Corona Testing for All Returning Students
These tests will be free of charge for the first month of school.
Experts Warn Against Unethical Application of Triage Rules in Coronavirus Emergencies
"Just because triage is correct under some circumstances does not mean that it is correct under all circumstances."
Israel Moving Forward with Exports of Medical Cannabis
Ten farms, five factories with Health Ministry approval • Companies already closing deals with buyers in Europe and Canada.
Japan Refuses to Release Israelis Quarantined on Coronavirus Infected Cruise Ship
Israel’s embassy in Japan has been working to ensure that the Israelis receive needed medications and kosher food.
Israel Performs World’s First Successful ‘Artificial Meniscus’ Transplant
Patients with damaged or torn menisci can have the transplant surgery as a replacement for previous treatments, such as pain management and physical therapy.
New Israeli Treatment Prevents Scarring Resulting from Breast Cancer Procedures
A new treatment developed at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv prevents scarring during surgeries for removing tumors in breast cancer patients.
Israeli Couple May Divorce Over Children’s Vaccinations
The wife, equipped with medical articles she had picked up on Google, vehemently refused to vaccinate.
A True Closing of a Circle
''It's important for your mental health if you read a little about cleft lip, so that you don't regret your decision in the future,'' I implored her.
Two Israeli High Tech Pioneers Partner on First Auto-Grow Device for Medical Cannabis
Through their new partnership, Cannabics and Seedo will develop the first controlled device for growing medical cannabis at home.
Epidemic: 42 Israelis Infected by Leptospirosis
The Health Ministry's Director General said there are 242 other patients suspected of contracting Leptospirosis.
Tiberias Surgeons Endoscopically Remove 2 Inch Nail from 8-Year-Old Girl’s Intestine
"Moving slowly, we managed to use the endoscope to grab the nail, transfer it to the stomach and then pull it out through the esophagus," Dr. On related.
Leptospirosis Scare: National Water Bottler Reports ‘Deviations’ in Golan Samples
Reports of an outbreak of Leptospirosis are receiving a growing support, as four students ages 14 and 15 were hospitalized on suspicion of contracting the disease on a trip to the Jordan River.
Danish parliament to Debate Ban on Infant Male Circumcision
Intact Denmark – Association Against Circumcision of Children, began its petition drive on January 1, calling for a ban on circumcising males under the age of consent, 18.
Israeli Health Ministry Weighing Criminal Sanctions Against Samaria Vaccine Refusers
In the settlement of Itamar Health Ministry officials have encountered resistance even when the vaccine was intended to prevent the infection of neighbors.
Cabinet Discusses Unique Ideas for Redirecting Gazans Away from the Fence
The IDF is looking for less lethal ways to protect Israel from the zombie-style attempt to overrun the Gaza border.
Taking Charge: In Sickness & In Health – Pull Up a Chair [audio]
Attitudes about end-of-life treatment.
Jerusalem Doctors Treat Rare ‘Treeman’ Virus
"After years of being ashamed and staying at home, unable to work and unwilling to show my hand to people, I have finally been given some hope of my life returning to the way it used to be."
The India-Israel Innovation Bridge is Launched
The Israel Innovation Authority and the India Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion have joined startup Indian and Israeli ecosystems.
A Grand Opening in Tzfat
The new Radiotherapy department was opened at Ziv Hospital.
BGU Re-Engineers Cancer Drug to Treat ALS
If Dr. Lichtenstein’s research pans out, patients with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s might also benefit.
Israel’s President Rivlin Hosts Nauru Counterpart, President Baron Waqa in Jerusalem
"In the middle of the oceans, is the island of Nauru, a small community, a Christian community, who very much believe in Israel."
Weizmann Researcher Hunts Better Treatment for Pancreatic Cancer
Science, Vishnu Mohan believes, is also the solution to all conflicts: disease, life or even politics.
Texas Becomes 18th State to Pass Anti-BDS Bill
"With this legislation, Texas protects its $500 billion economy from discrimination against Israel."
Israeli Breakthrough Could Diagnose Sleep Disorders While You’re Awake
Smartphone system under development at Ben-Gurion University can evaluate apnea and other sleep disorders at home, without contact sensors.
Israeli Scientists Invent Fast, Accurate Test to Diagnose Malaria in Less than 4 Minutes
Parasight diagnostic platform can detect malaria and ID the species in less than 4 minutes, using machine learning and computer vision.
Israeli Physician Advocates Legalizing Cannabis Completely
A family doctor in southern Israel says it's time to legalize cannabis and other drugs, and instead regulate and tax them like alcohol.
The Two Jews Who Shared The First Nobel Prize In Medicine
The discovery ultimately established the major defense mechanism in innate immunity, for which he won his Nobel Prize.
Hebrew U’s Dr. Yosef Buganim Honored for Stem Cell Research Breakthroughs
A top Israeli medical scientist receives an award for work that may help women with placenta problems give birth to healthy children.
Two Jewish Boys Help Blind Arab Man #OnlyInIsrael [video]
The 2 religious boys heard the blind Arab man say he couldn't pay for his medicine. Watch what happens next...