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Dry skin, sunken eyes and wrinkles: the effects of Ozempic

Ozempic injections have become a common phenomenon among celebrities, who are willing to risk anything to shed additional pounds; many forget the side effects of the drug, nicknamed 'Ozempic face,' which can be seen on several celebrities

Inbal Hananel | 04.22.24

Untapped gold mine: the future of children's health tech

Digital health sector for children is expanding, particularly in Israel, known for its innovation in medical technology; startups are leveraging AI and machine learning to revolutionize children's healthcare, making it more accessible and personalized

Ziv Elul | 04.17.24

Israeli study shows ChatGPT scores better than doctors in license exams

Experts surprised to find popular AI model passes Israeli medical test and say future integration with information management could save time and improve health care quality

Eitan Gefen | 04.17.24

$One of the treatments for blood component deficiency is blood transfusion: transferring blood or some of its specific fractions from a donor to a recipient. A woman donating blood$

When blood runs dry - transfusion typing

How can the appropriate blood types for transfusion be identified in cases of operations, accidents, or disease without risking lives?

Erez Bibi / Davidson Institute of Science | 04.13.24

Israeli doctors remove 2.5-pound cancerous tumor from four-year-old girl

Toddler rushed to northern Israel hospital with severe abdominal pain; doctors find tumor weighing over 10% of her body weight

Eitan Glikman | 04.07.24

Physicians plan to make Aliyah during war: 'it’s the best place for Jews'

Despite the ongoing war, hundreds of medical professionals from around the US gathered at the MedEx conference in New Jersey, hoping to find positions at Israeli hospitals; each physician has their own story and reason to move to Israel

Ofir Shamir, New York | 04.06.24

1 in 5 wounded soldiers suffers from psychological injury

Defense and Health ministries announce new joint committee to improve connectivity between the wounded and mental health officials to facilitate access to care; More than 6,400 wounded personnel have been treated by the rehabilitation division since October 7

Adir Yanko | 04.02.24

Warning! Colored contacts could cause blindness, doctor says

Ahead of traditional Purim dress-ups, Dr. Yishai Weill says irresponsible purchase and use of colored contacts could lead to irreversible eye conditions and even blindness

Nir (Shoko) Cohen, Sharon Kidon | 03.23.24

In blindsight, information bypasses full visual processing in the brain cortex and is transferred directly to the amygdala. The information pathway from the eyes to the visual cortex in the brain

Blind sight, forgetful recall: the riddle of unconscious memories

Although Freud’s theory regarding the existence of unconscious memories wasn’t founded on empirical scientific evidence, contemporary discoveries in the field of brain research reveal phenomena that can be interpreted in ways that parallel his ideas

Rotem Mika/ The Davidson Institute | 03.23.24

Genetically engineered pig's kidney transplanted in 62-year-old man

Operation in Boston's Mass. General could bring hope to millions after man suffering from end-stage Kidney disease receives organ, no longer on dialysis

Tzippy Shmilovitz, New York | 03.21.24

Study links microplastics to increased heart attack and stroke risk

Reasearchers find people with plaque buildup in their neck arteries containing tiny plastic particles more likely to experience heart attacks, strokes or die from any cause within almost 3 years

Gilad Jalon | 03.17.24

בני משפחות של חטופים דיון בוועדת הבריאות של הכנסת אסנצ דודתו של איתי סבירסקי

Families of 134 hostages tell lawmakers they have been deserted

Marking 150 days since their loved ones were abducted in the Hamas massacre, family members say not one government representative has reached out to them while they grapple with suicide attempts, lack of sleep and failing physical and emotional health

Adir Yanko | 03.04.24

Israel faces serious shortage of doctors, Health Ministry report reveals

Data and medical experts warn many specialized professionals are nearing retirement, while promising new doctors are leaving Israel to work abroad

Adir Yanko | 03.01.24

First recorded case of pregnancy in liver shocks Israeli doctors

First-of-its-kind diagnosis in Israel was made after Rabin Medical Center doctors couldn't locate the fetus in traditional ultrasound tests; 'Even after 30 years, there are diagnoses I haven't heard of'

Adir Yanko | 03.01.24

Israeli hospital ranks among top ten in world

Sheba Medical Center ranked in Newsweek annual survey says hospital has 98% rate of survival for battle injuries since the war began; Ichilov and Beilinson among top 250 medical facilities worldwide

Adir Yanko | 02.28.24

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