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Reviewing ‘Bummer’ by Marcus Burnstein

March 17, 2024March 17, 2024Arsen Mayer

The significance of the title of Marcus Burnstein’s book Bummer will, I am afraid, be lost on many readers born and raised in North America. Other Anglos – as we in Israel indiscriminatingly dub all English-speaking people – will get it. A “bum” in American English is something quite different from a “bum“ in British […]

More Israeli health professionals licensed in 2023, below OECD average

February 29, 2024February 29, 2024Arsen Mayer

Although the rates of medical professionals – doctors, nurses, dentists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, pharmacists, communications therapists, psychologists, and clinical dietitians – have increased since the beginning of 2022, they are still below the average in the OECD. This was evident in the Health Ministry’s annual Manpower in the Health Professions annual report issued on Thursday. […]

Justified complaints to Health Min. decrease compared to last year

February 13, 2024February 17, 2024Arsen Mayer

The Health Ministry Ombudsman’s office, which investigated 20,859 complaints against the ministry in the past year, ruled that the share of justified complaints declined to 34% compared to 38% in 2022 and 40% in 2021. There were 8,626 related services required under the National Health Insurance Law and 145 requests for reimbursement; 4,032 inquiries were […]

Are you making these common mistakes when brushing your teeth?

January 22, 2024January 22, 2024Arsen Mayer

As we all know, it is recommended to brush our teeth at least twice a day – once in the morning and once in the evening. However, it’s worth considering the optimal timing for brushing. In the morning, it is advisable to brush your teeth after breakfast. This helps to remove bacteria and plaque that […]

Cancer patient finds tapeworms in his colon after eating seafood

January 16, 2024January 16, 2024Arsen Mayer

The following article contains graphic images of tapeworms. Viewer discretion is advised. A 70-year-old cancer patient was taken aback when he discovered the presence of tapeworms in his colon, posing a significant risk of infection. Images captured during his colonoscopy examination showcased the unsettling sight of five wriggling tapeworms in his intestinal tract. The man, […]

This is what happens if you don’t clean your belly button

January 15, 2024January 15, 2024Arsen Mayer

Do you diligently clean every part of your body, or do you simply use the water during your showers? Well, according to an expert who triggered online discussions, maintaining a clean belly button requires some extra attention to prevent some unpleasant surprises. The doctor showed that failure to clean the belly button regularly could result […]

Israeli docs: Cancelling sugary drinks tax ‘criminal neglect of public’

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023Arsen Mayer

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to cancel the tax on soft drinks – pushed by the ultra-Orthodox (haredi) cabinet members, especially Shas chairman Aryeh Deri, because that sector consumes a lot and claimed the tax “discriminated” against them, has caused harm to the health of both the general and the haredi population. So charged the […]

We need more Barbie doctors and scientists, study says

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023David Rutman

Barbie, the iconic fashion doll, could play a transformative role in diversifying medical and scientific careers, according to a study published in The BMJ’s Christmas issue. While Barbie has donned various professions, including construction worker, teacher, and veterinarian, this study breaks new ground by scrutinizing the professional accuracy of Barbie medical professional and scientist dolls. […]