Medical

American oncologist steps in after ship doctor falls ill in hantavirus outbreak

In an interview with ABC News, Dr. Stephen Kornfeld said he quickly realized he was leading the response to the full-blown medical crisis on board the ship.

A person wearing a mask stands aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius at the port of Granadilla de Abona after being affected by a hantavirus outbreak, in Tenerife, Spain, May 10, 2026.
Victims of the attack on the B1 bridge are seen in a hospital in Karaj, a day after it was destroyed by an airstrike, leaving 8 people killed and 95 injured, on April 3, 2026, west of Tehran in Karaj, Iran.

Tehran on the brink: Iran’s healthcare system nears collapse amid war

THE AUTHOR includes passages from the 1950s children’s book series about ‘pretty, angelic Nurse Cherry Ames,’ who enjoyed exciting adventures as a student nurse, senior nurse, and army nurse, among others.

'The Handover': The ABCs of nursing, with a Jewish twist - reivew

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West Bank hospitals in crisis as PA reported pays medical staff only fraction of wage for April

Palestinian medical staff in the West Bank are set to strike over wage cuts, staff shortages, and a mounting healthcare crisis that threatens patient care and medical services.

Palestinian medical workers receive Pfizer-BioNTecha vaccine against the Coronavirus at the Palestinian Medical center in the West Bank city of Dura on March 21, 2021.

Medical supply shortages loom in Iran as civilians bear the cost of ongoing conflict, UN warns

As Iran’s war continues, medical shortages loom, with critical supplies in jeopardy. The regime’s actions are felt globally, and citizens bear the brunt of the crisis.

An Iranian nurse prepares medication at a hospital, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 23, 2026.

Top 10 hair transplant clinics in Turkey for first-time patients in 2026

A patient undergoing a detailed scalp examination before a hair transplant procedure.

Israeli dies in Turkey after collapsing during Moldova-Israel flight

The Foreign Ministry is accompanying the deceased's family and is working with Turkish authorities to bring their remains for burial in Israel.

A Turkish ambulance in Ankara, pictured October 2024; illustrative.

Majority of Israeli healthcare workers use Whatsapp professionally despite privacy risks - study

The study argues that current guidance largely focuses on prohibitions and warnings, without offering a practical alternative that can compete with WhatsApp’s speed and ease of use.

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The 2026 guide to the best hair transplant in Turkey and medical standards

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Top 10 hair transplant clinics in Turkey — 2026 industry review

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Israel’s hospitals are beginning to recognize, empower family caregivers

Family caregivers are crucial to treatment success, and Israeli hospitals are starting to provide recognition and help.

(From R) MALI RUBINSTEIN; Orit Horn; President Isaac Herzog; Galit Shebo Mahasri; and Prof. Pia Raanani.

Netivot shows how Israel’s periphery can become its center - opinion

Netivot merges innovation and faith, turning Israel’s periphery into a thriving hub.

Carol Ann Schwartz, national president of Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, at the inauguration.

United Hatzalah delivers new life during missile alerts across Israel - opinion

United Hatzalah volunteers transform ambulances into delivery rooms as sirens echo across the country.

 A United Hatzalah volunteer approaches an emergency response vehicle.