Medicine
An expert warns: These are the places where you must not store medications
Do you keep medications in a high cabinet in the bathroom? Do you put your child’s medication in their school bag? There are several important things you need to know.
New study examines debate over brain-dead pregnant women kept on ventilator
The causes of rising colon cancer, the disease that caused James Van Der Beek's death - explainer
Israeli nurse arrested on suspicion of abusing three-year-old, causing two leg fractures
A global stage for Israeli innovation: 30 years of the ICI conference
On Monday, Israel’s leading cardiology innovation conference returned after two hybrid years, hosting global experts and awarding the $200,000 De-Haan Prize to a breakthrough med-tech firm.
Taliban policing hospital entrances, denying entry to women without complete burqa covering - MSF
The report comes after women were left laying in rubble for hours, waiting for female rescuers following an earthquake.
Convicted German nurse killed 10 patients in an effort to reduce his workload, prosecutors claim
Prosecutors had argued that the nurse injected his mostly elderly patients with painkillers or sedatives to ease his workload at night.
Israeli hospital performs world's first robotic closed abdominal surgery on pregnant patient
The unique laparoscopic surgery done at Rabin Medical Center allowed the patient to carry her baby to term naturally, with dozens of medical staff members involved in the operation.
Epstein-Barr virus linked directly to lupus in landmark Stanford medicine study
“We think it applies to 100% of lupus cases,” said William Robinson, professor of immunology and rheumatology at Stanford University.
Israeli NGO marks Stillbirth Awareness Month with conference highlighting support gaps
The NGO, which focuses on expanding public awareness of stillbirth, hosted the event to convene bereaved families, medical professionals, and community leaders in a space for healing and support.
AI-assisted system could revolutionize early cancer detection
In earlier times, cells would have to be hand-checked, in a process that took time and effort and offered little reward. MAGIC allows for scientists to check over 100,000 cells in a single day.
Medical council refuses to strike off junior doctor who joked about 'gassing the Jews'
The regulator issued a warning to the pediatrician despite the 'grossly offensive' antisemitic posts.
Miracle in the medicine cabinet: A Simchat Torah story of healing and joy - opinion
I’m sure I have some meds that I don’t need anymore, and a few more that have probably expired, but I’m grateful that my hoarding mentality may have inadvertently saved a life.
Scientists unveil first draft of atlas of the developing brain
Among the newly identified brain cell types were some in the neocortex and the striatum region, which controls movement and certain other functions.
