The rise of drug-resistant infections is one of the biggest global threats to health, food security and development. Antibiotic-resistant superbugs were estimated to kill 1.27 million people in 2019, and the UN projects that drug-resistant diseases could cause 10 million deaths a year by 2050. In this episode of The Conversation Weekly podcast, we hear […]
Continue ReadingA comprehensive database of thousands of Jewish and non-Jewish physicians and physician assistants who are eager to volunteer in hospitals and other medical organizations has been prepared by Nefesh B’Nefesh in response to Israel’s pressing healthcare challenges during wartime. The 21-year-old, non-profit organization that has brought some 75,000 immigrants to Israel from the US, […]
Continue ReadingEvery minute, millions of people around the world are put on intravenous (IV) injections in hospitals and clinics. The technique induces speedy effects and allows treatment through continuous administration of medication by directly injecting drugs into the blood vessel. An estimated 16 billion medical injections are administered annually on a global scale, according to […]
Continue ReadingResearchers have presented scientific evidence that age is simply a number, and a person’s true body age can vary from one individual to another, regardless of their birth year. Led by researcher Michael Snyder from the Stanford University School of Medicine, a team has identified four key “age identifiers” – metabolic, immune, hepatic (related […]
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The type 2 diabetes drug tirzepatide (better known by its brand name Mounjaro) has recently been authorised by the UK’s medicines regulation authority for use in weight loss and weight management. The decision was made on the same day the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a version of tirzepatide called Zepbound for weight […]
Continue ReadingDuring the conflict in Gaza and the events of October 7, many lives were tragically cut short. Now, families are seeking to honor the memory of their loved ones by utilizing their sperm to conceive children, thereby continuing their family lineage. According to Professor Talia Gilboa, who provided data to the Ministry of Health […]
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When tragic events happen, no matter how far away from us they are, it’s hard not to pay attention. Many of us empathise with the people in these situations and wonder how we can get involved, or if there’s anything we can do to help. Over the past few years, we’ve borne witness to a […]
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After a controversial press conference with the freed hostage Yocheved Lifshitz, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) spokesperson Avi Shushan faces possible dismissal following over 13 years of dedicated service. Shushan, who organized the press conference at the family’s request, has been summoned for a hearing as part of the termination process. The press conference, held on […]
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Stents are like scaffolding that keep narrowed arteries open. These devices have been revolutionary in treating heart attacks where their use has increased year on year and countless lives have been saved. But the role of stents in patients with stable angina is less clear. Heart arteries are like motorways supplying blood to the heart […]
Continue ReadingEpilepsy – a chronic disease of the brain that affects about 50 million people of all ages worldwide – is one of the most common neurological disorders. A possible cause is an imbalance of nerve-signaling chemicals called neurotransmitters, but in many cases, the cause is unknown. There are an estimated 85,000 Israelis suffering from […]
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