Coping with the traumatic loss of a loved one is an agonizing challenge for years, and Israelis certainly have had more than their share for decades and especially since October 7. Given the current lack of psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychotrauma experts in Israel, helping oneself could ease the pain. A new study from North Carolina […]
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Physicians and scientists have argued for years about what causes autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. Available scientific evidence suggests that there are probably many factors that make a child more likely to have autism, including environmental […]
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In vacuum extraction, a rubber dome is placed on the baby’s head, and this is connected by a tube to a pressure suction device. The doctor then pulls the baby’s head using the vacuum pressure created in the dome until the baby exits the birth canal. This is a relatively safe method of birthing, yet […]
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Last Wednesday, a soldier who was wounded in the Gaza Strip and was battling a fungal infection died of his wounds at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Hashomer. Fungi from the genus Fusarium cause a wide range of infections in the human body. In patients who suffer from injuries and are in a state of […]
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Prominent ears affect the symmetry of facial appearance and are a source of insecurity and teasing. This is also the reason why ear surgery, known as otoplasty, has become very popular for children. Typically, the surgical procedure is performed around the age of six, when the child enters first grade. By that time, the ear […]
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People are increasingly monitoring the functions of their bodies with “smart” accessories. Watches and rings track vital signs, while certain eyeglasses now come with cameras and microphones. Wearable tech has even broached brooches. Yet certain accessories have yet to get the smart touch. Body temperature is an important vital sign that can indicate fever and […]
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The Lema’anchem – Maflee La’asot conference, in collaboration with the Weizmann Institute of Science, is set to illuminate the advancements and potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. Scheduled for later this year, this pioneering event aims to explore the tangible achievements expected by 2025, marking a pivotal shift in the redefinition of health services. […]
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An unexpected observation has led researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot to challenge a 200-year-old doctrine regarding the embryonic origins of the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. Their study challenges an old dogma regarding the gland’s embryonic origins and could lead to new insights into growth-hormone deficiency and other […]
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The attacks of Iran-backed Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea have wreaked havoc on imports to countries passing through the body of water, and among those Israeli organizations that have suffered is the voluntary organization, Yad Sarah. The medical-equipment loan organization, which also carries out numerous services to the ill, elderly, and lonely, […]
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The general public is invited to donate skeins of yarn for knitting and crocheting on Friday to “wrap the sick in warmth.” Following World Cancer Day, which was marked this past Sunday, the Israeli Cancer Association will hold an event on Friday dedicated to cancer patients and their families. A variety of knit products, made […]
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