Medicine

Ten babies in ten hours. One after another, five sets of twins were born this week at the Wolfson Medical Center, an unusual sequence of births that turned a routine day in the delivery rooms into an event that neither the staff nor the five families will soon forget. Accompanying the sequence of births was Dr. Laura, one of the obstetricians at the facility.

A dramatic breakthrough in the rehabilitation of the paralyzed: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the design of the first human clinical trial for Matriself. Here are the details on the revolutionary technology poised to transform medical treatment.

Yitzhak Aloni's advanced age caused many experts to give up in the face of the severe difficulty in swallowing that threatened his life. But at the Kaplan Medical Center of the Clalit Group, a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Yael Shapira Galitz refused to surrender to age and restored Yitzhak's taste for life.

Could artificial intelligence help doctors determine at the start of treatment if a child has an antibiotic-resistant infection? A study by researchers from Ariel University and Clalit Health Services found that machine learning models using existing medical record data can accurately assess the risk of infections caused by ESBL-producing bacteria.

The new development by medical equipment giant Stryker displays surgical data hovering in the air before the surgeon's eyes. Despite the historic FDA approval, it has yet to be proven whether the technology shortens surgical procedures.

The Ministry of Finance's wage report reveals dramatic gaps between doctors: about 104.7 thousand shekels per month in the top decile, compared to about 17.3 thousand in the bottom decile. About a quarter of medical specialists are approaching retirement age.

Hadassah Mount Scopus recently treated two severe cases following planned home births. In one case, an infant suffered from a lack of blood supply to the brain and his condition stabilized in the NICU. In another case, the medical team saved the life of a baby girl who was rushed to the hospital after her parents noticed a large amount of blood in her diaper.

Chairman of the Zehut party Moshe Feiglin warned today, Tuesday, that 11 doctors and 36 nurses from the An-Najah University Hospital in Nablus are expected to enter training at the Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv. According to him, the university is affiliated with the terrorist organization Hamas, and he called for the move to be cancelled.

The 63-year-old woman collapsed near the elevators at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital. A doctor who had finished his shift and was passing by noticed her and immediately performed CPR. After her pulse returned, she collapsed again several times, underwent a catheterization, and was connected to an ECMO machine. After a prolonged struggle for her life, the mother recovered: "I received my life as a...

Gilad was playing in his room when, in a moment of boredom, he put three small magnets in his mouth and swallowed them. His mother was convinced they would pass naturally, but decided to consult with their family doctor, who instructed her to go to the emergency room immediately. An X-ray revealed that the magnets had already attached to each other inside his body, and he was rushed for an urgent...

The boy went for an introductory dive with his family, and later entered the water with a mask connected to a snorkel. His parents noticed he was unresponsive and pulled him from the water blue, without a pulse or breathing. The director of the ER at Yoseftal Hospital, who had just finished a dive in the area, heard the calls for help and ran to the scene. He performed massive resuscitation on the...

A 60-year-old woman from China gradually lost her ability to communicate with her surroundings after suffering for about two months from deteriorating thinking and behavioral changes, until she stopped speaking completely. At the Qilu Hospital in Jinan, doctors tried to understand what was behind her condition, and after a series of tests, it turned out that her immune system had begun to...

Israeli scientists have developed an innovative saliva test that maps the human genome and is capable of detecting the risk of about 50 types of cancer, stroke, and heart disease years before they break out.

Revolution's stock soared after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved its revolutionary drug. Will the drug reach Israel, how much will it cost, what will insurance companies do, and what competing products are on the market? Here are the answers.

Leading cardiology organizations worldwide have published the "Fifth Universal Definition of Myocardial Infarction," replacing the previous numerical classification with three clear clinical categories. The goal of this update is to move beyond merely confirming a heart attack to accurately identifying its cause, thereby tailoring treatment. The document was prepared by the European Society of...

A patient suffering from dementia began to choke in the geriatric ward at the Ziv Medical Center, and her blood oxygen level dropped. An examination revealed a large hair tie at the entrance to the esophagus that was blocking more than 80% of the airway. Two doctors extracted it using an optical fiber and forceps. "If we hadn't arrived in time, the patient would have died."

Researchers from Australia have developed "cyborg cockroaches" equipped with cameras and tiny syringes, capable of reaching those trapped in disaster zones and providing primary medical care in real-time. Here is how the surprising technology that will change the world of search and rescue works.

A year-and-a-half-old toddler from the north took advantage of a brief moment when his mother looked away, climbed onto a high drawer, and began chewing an AA battery. The battery casing tore, and a chemical substance reached his intestines. After he began drooling and vomiting, he underwent a gastroscopy, which revealed mild irritation in the esophagus. After two days, his condition improved, and...

Where do young doctors receive the best training, and in which hospitals is the internship experience less positive? A new survey by the Ministry of Health provides a broad look at the year in which medical school graduates transition from university to field work, and reveals significant gaps in satisfaction between hospitals and departments.

A study found that people aged 100 and over have an abundance of anti-cancer cells. An Alzheimer's test by Eli Lilly and Roche has been approved for use. What is behind the wave of blood tests to detect the disease? Clalit and Sheba star in a World Health Organization report. The R&D partnership Almada is finally recovering. This week in biomed.

A massive study examining dozens of side effects attributed to popular cholesterol-lowering drugs has found that only four are actually caused by the treatment.

41-year-old Leslie Cowili from San Diego was completely healthy when she arrived for a routine heart checkup. Doctors discovered a life-threatening aortic dissection and rushed her into an eight-and-a-half-hour emergency surgery. Her life was saved, but in the weeks that followed, blood flow to her arms and legs was severely compromised, and doctors were forced to amputate her limbs.

A stem cell transplant from a donor stopped a rare autoimmune disease for more than 15 years in two patients – but this treatment is still too dangerous for most patients.

Beets are a healthy vegetable rich in pigments, but for some people, they can turn urine or stool red. This phenomenon is called beeturia, and it is usually not dangerous. It is important to know when you can relax and when you must get checked.

A new study reveals that a solution for severe hair loss may be found in arthritis medication. Researchers discovered that baricitinib, known by the trade name Olumiant, can trigger significant hair growth in patients suffering from alopecia areata.

The dramatic moment when doctors debated whether to extract a bullet from a soldier's chest that was endangering him; the gut feeling of the doctor who saved the child and the split-second decision that allowed the family to say goodbye: work in ER departments in Israel requires doctors to make quick decisions during times of load and stress. We spoke with some of the senior doctors in the country...

Researchers have identified previously unknown immune structures within the skull bone marrow that act as a local brain defense center. The study, published in Nature, could lead to new treatments for brain tumors and neurological conditions.

15-year-old Mark was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer that spread to his pelvis and lungs, and the tumor was initially defined as inoperable. After chemotherapy and extensive planning, teams from Schneider and Beilinson performed a 19-hour surgery to remove it and reconstruct the pelvis using an implant tailored to his body. He is now continuing the rehabilitation process: "Cases that were...

The new branch will consolidate a wide range of medical and diagnostic services under one roof. The services will be provided using advanced medical equipment, with the goal of providing residents of the area with high-quality, professional, and accessible service.

Both incidents occurred at the peak of the summer season. The 12-year-old was bitten by a viper while playing with his friends in the neighborhood, and the two-year-old was taken to the hospital with swelling in his leg. Dr. Ronen Pompe: "In the event of a bite, it is important to calm the person, immobilize the limb, and call MADA as quickly as possible."

A new, advanced medical center was inaugurated today in Acre, aimed at expanding access to healthcare for residents of the Western Galilee and the North. The facility offers comprehensive diagnostic services and specialist consultations, significantly reducing waiting times for local patients.

A medical breakthrough offers new hope to those struggling with Parkinson's disease. An innovative technology based on focused sound waves manages to neutralize severe symptoms within minutes—without the need for invasive surgical intervention.

During a tour of Ariel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to establish a regional university hospital, nine years after laying the cornerstone for the institution's medical faculty.

4-year-old N. arrived at the hospital with a fever, weakness, and a rash, but blood tests raised suspicion of Mediterranean spotted fever. Although her parents did not notice a tick bite and she had not been hiking in nature, it turned out she had been in contact with the family dog. After antibiotic treatment, her condition improved and she was discharged home. Her father: "We were very surprised...

An unusual medical case published in the "American Journal of Case Reports" describes a 40-year-old woman who developed an aggressive necrotizing infection after shaving and using a herbal preparation. Her condition required a 12-week hospitalization involving multiple surgeries to remove damaged tissue.

A phone call from Cyprus triggered a medical and logistical operation against the clock: a team from Beilinson was flown to Nicosia, an air ambulance was located at the last minute, and the heart of a young donor was brought to Israel. Less than a day and a half later, the transplant was completed.

Michal and Tal held their wedding at Shaare Zedek Medical Center so that Michal's mother, Hanna, who is hospitalized in the surgical intensive care unit, could attend. Due to her medical condition requiring continuous high-flow oxygen, the couple moved their wedding up by a year to celebrate by her side.

An innovative treatment is helping patients with severe limb ischemia avoid amputation. At the Galilee Medical Center, doctors have successfully used the TrueLok Elevate system to stimulate the growth of new blood vessels.

Precisely in the days when headlines speak of a rise in antisemitism in Australia and tension between the governments, a delegation of senior trauma doctors landed in the country for an unusual visit.

Doctors warn that sitting on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, especially with a phone, may increase the risk of hemorrhoids and weaken the pelvic floor. The recommendation: if you haven't succeeded, get up and try again later.

New hope for patients with recurrent glioblastoma: Hadassah Medical Center in Ein Kerem has begun, for the first time in Israel, treating recurrent brain tumors using alpha radiation delivered directly into the tumor. The experimental procedure was performed on a 77-year-old patient as part of a clinical study.

Meitar had to give up her physics studies, Neta fears the day she will lose her independence and need a wheelchair, and Maya looks at her father and sees the future that might await her too. Three young women with rare muscular dystrophy diseases tell about life alongside the pain, the uncertainty, and the struggle to keep dreaming despite everything. A social worker from Schneider: "Most young...

An innovative surgery performed at the Wolfson Medical Center may mark a breakthrough in the treatment of rare bone tumors: a multidisciplinary team removed a malignant tumor from the arm of a 41-year-old patient and reconstructed her shoulder using a 3D-printed implant specifically tailored to her body structure. According to the hospital, this is the first time in Israel that this technology has...

The AI company Midjourney, which has become a profitable empire without external investors, reveals a revolutionary prototype for ultrasound body scanning. Will this move into the medical world succeed in changing the rules of the game?

The girl was playing with a relative and suddenly ran into a rope, injuring her head. Moments before entering surgery, her condition deteriorated and she lost consciousness. Emergency surgery performed at the neurosurgical unit at Ziv Medical Center saved her life. "If the girl had not been treated immediately, she could have died."

The Ministries of Health and Finance have announced an international tender for the architectural design of the new "Peres" Medical Center in Be'er Sheva. Operated by the Sheba Medical Center and two health funds, the facility aims to bridge the healthcare gap between the periphery and the center.

Can a lung transplant, a procedure that for years was hardly considered an option for patients with advanced lung cancer, become a treatment for a specific group of patients? A study published in the medical journal JAMA presents exceptional preliminary results among patients with stage 4 NSCLC lung cancer, whose disease was limited to the lungs and did not respond to medical treatment.

A new technology provides a solution to one of the greatest challenges in obstetric medicine: identifying women at risk of preterm birth before warning signs appear.

A 40-year-old woman was convinced she had digestive issues, but collapsed shortly after arriving at the HaEmek Medical Center ER. Tests revealed she had suffered a myocardial infarction. Doctors warn that women often experience atypical symptoms like stomach or back pain instead of classic chest pressure.

In less than a day, we went from a complaint about a specific incident to the question of whether Arabs should treat Jews. With the speed at which the flames are rising here, another moment, a few more dangerous studio ramblings, one or two more ministers who will ride this new demon, and a bill for building segregated hospitals could already be drafted.