medical innovation

 Nefesh B'Nefesh Co-Founders, Rabbi Yehoshua Fass and Tony Gelbart; Minister of Aliyah and Integrati

Nefesh B’Nefesh to hold MedEx event for West Coast physicians and medical Professionals

The event, led by Israel’s Ministry of Aliyah and Integration, Ministry of Health, and Nefesh B’Nefesh, in partnership with the Jewish Agency, will tackle the shortage of medical personnel in Israel.

FDA backs Somite.ai's new drug for rare children's muscle disease

AI-driven biotech Somite.ai scores dual FDA designations for its novel treatment, potentially fast-tracking hope for families battling this severe genetic disorder.

Why Israel's advanced emergency dispatch system outperforms 911 - opinion

Despite Israel's cutting-edge multi-number dispatch system proving highly efficient, there are calls to switch to a 911 model. Explore why Israel’s existing setup silences these calls.

By KURT SCHWARTZ
25/07/2024

Breakthrough in HIV cure: Seventh person worldwide appears cured

The man has remained in a state of "viral remission," meaning that repeated tests have not detected any trace of HIV in his body.

In first, Israeli-invented laser opens blockage in leg arteries of patient, avoiding amputation

Already utilized on 100,00 patients in the US, the device is now approved for use for the first time in Israel. 

Bnei Zion Medical Center in Haifa: Giving a child painkillers before an operation reduces pain

A separate study showed that children who received spinal anesthesia had lower levels of stress hormones than those with general anesthesia.

Why do we help others? New study reveals part of brain responsible for altruism

According to the new paper, our selflessness and willingness to do good deeds is governed by a specific region in the brain.

AI to assist family doctors at Leumit Health Services following successful pilot

Findings from the past year show that partial use of AI in the health fund reduced hospitalization rates by 24% and increased medical interventions.

By DORON KUPERSTEIN
22/05/2024

Human-caused climate change is likely to worsen neurological and psychiatric diseases

The researchers stressed the urgent need to understand the impact of climate change on people with neurological conditions so as to protect their health

As new findings about tumors and glucose starvation have opened a therapeutic window

It is a novel approach to brain cancer based on a decade of research in his lab.

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