Scientists test experimental chemotherapy drug
Source: Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem :: Israel | updated 2013-05-15 14:49:01 -0700 | health-news
The study was conducted by doctoral student Lital Kalich- Philosoph and Dr. Hadassa Roness at the Center for Fertility Preservation at the Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer...Alkylating agents such as cyclophosphamide (Cy) carry a high risk of ovarian toxicity...
‘More funds needed for fighting eating disorders'
Source: Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem :: Israel | updated 2013-05-13 17:53:36 -0700 | health-news
More funds needed for fighting eating disorders' 05/14/2013 03:42 Health Ministry director-general says there are too few hospital beds and clinics to put patients on the road of proper nutrition. Dr. Ronni Gamzu Photo: Sourasky Medical Center Health authorities had...
Knesset: Doctors, professionals must speak Hebrew
Source: Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem :: Israel | updated 2013-05-13 14:28:49 -0700 | health-news
Swoan Parker Until now, new-immigrant nurses have had to prove they can converse with patients in basic Hebrew, but physicians who have less direct contacts with the sick were exempted. Now, the Knesset Labor, Social Affairs and Health Committee on...
Deputy Rambam Hospital Director Yaron Bar-El Passes On
Source: Israel National News
Jerusalem :: Israel | updated 2013-05-13 07:10:07 -0700 | health-news
He also was a member of the Technion Medical School faculty, and was additionally involved in medical ethics and health systems administration. "He was a dear and great man, a leader, a role-model, and most of all, our friend," reflected...
Workplace stress heightens diabetes risk
Source: NewKerala
Tel Aviv :: Israel | updated 2013-05-13 02:38:40 -0700 | health-news
And while the development of the disease is more commonly associated with risk factors such as obesity, high blood pressure, and physical inactivity, research has shown that stress can also have a significant impact. Now, Sharon Toker of Tel Aviv...
RiT Technologies Announces 2013 Annual General Meeting
Source: PR Newswire
Tel Aviv :: Israel | updated 2013-05-09 04:41:28 -0700 | health-news
Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Monday, June 17, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. (Israel time), at the offices of the Company, 24 Raoul Wallenberg Street, ...The Company will send its shareholders of record a proxy statement describing...
WWII veterans mark VE Day in Jerusalem
Source: Ynet News
Tel Aviv :: Israel | updated 2013-05-09 04:19:09 -0700 | health-news
Artium Degel 'Moving event' Photo: Artium Degel Hundreds take part in Jerusalem march; Immigrant Absorption Minister: More must be done for those who sacrificed their lives Noam (Dabul) Dvir Hundreds of World War II veterans took part in a...
Litzman to Netanyahu: Don't Cancel Free Dental Care
Source: Israel National News
Jerusalem :: Israel | updated 2013-05-08 07:36:51 -0700 | health-news
The cancellation was announced as part of the cuts introduced by Finance Minister Yair Lapid. The recommendation of Minister Lapid to cancel the free dental care to the age of 14 is devastating and will directly harm the children of...
Fish oil heals bed sores too
Source: Pak Tribune
Tel Aviv :: Israel | updated 2013-05-07 02:19:18 -0700 | health-news
Fish oil promotes healing in bed sores of critically ill patients, too, says an Israeli research. Bed sores result from constant pressure on the skin and underlying tissue due to prolonged sitting or lying down by such patients. Painful and...
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Up among Infants
Source: Israel National News
Jerusalem :: Israel | updated 2013-05-07 13:31:10 -0700 | health-news
The ministry recommended that pregnant women go to its local immunization clinics to receive the Tap vaccine, which also protects against tetanus and diphtheria.
Beersheba's Medical Center gets new director-general
Source: Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem :: Israel | updated 2013-05-06 20:57:10 -0700 | health-news
Yuval Chen Dr. Ehud Davidson, a medical administrator in Clalit Health Services, has been named director-general of Soroka University Medical Center in Beersheba, the country's largest health fund announced on Monday. He will replace Dr. Michael Scherf, who has held...
Do-gooders shine on 3rd National Lifesaving Day
Source: Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem :: Israel | updated 2013-05-06 18:01:35 -0700 | health-news
Courtesy MDA Tuesday is a day for do-gooders: Over 400 students and other volunteers will spread out in 20 cities and towns to promote blood donation and potential organ donation as well as firstaid and resuscitation workshops. Tuesday is the...
Ministries want less waiting for clinical trials
Source: Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem :: Israel | updated 2013-05-06 18:01:36 -0700 | health-news
Ariel Jerozolimski Red tape involving clinical trials for new medical technologies is being cut by the Health and Finance Ministries, they announced on Thursday. Shortening the time that regulators take to approve the trials on experimental drugs and medical equipment...
Kamada quadruples loss
Source: Globes Online
Rishon Le Zion :: Israel | updated 2013-05-06 06:07:06 -0700 | health-news
Glassia, for the treatment of congenital emphysema, resulting in a 36% drop in revenue compared with the corresponding quarter of 2012. Kamada's revenue fell to $12.6 million for the first quarter from $19.6 million for the corresponding quarter, and its...
Teva to compensate heirs of employee fired after contracting cancer
Source: Globes Online
Rishon Le Zion :: Israel | updated 2013-05-06 06:07:02 -0700 | health-news
Israeli industry, has thousands of employees and makes a very big contribution to the economy. It donates to social organizations, and has won awards for its social contribution, and has been named an outstanding employer for its treatment employees called...
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