Researchers find dogs can detect cancer
Posted by: Debbie Nicholson
Be'er Sheva :: Israel | updated 2013-05-04 08:18:57 -0700 | health-news
Dogs can distinguish between breast cancer cells and non-cancerous cells Research has demonstrated that a dog's sense of smell provides it with the natural ability to sense changes in the human body and now that sense of smell appears to...
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.
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...
WHO director-general praises Israeli healthcare
Source: Yedioth Ahronoth
Jerusalem :: Israel | updated 2013-04-21 16:09:54 -0700 | health-news
Breaking News WHO director-general praises Israeli healthcare Dr. Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization, opened her first visit to Israel by meeting with President Shimon Peres to discuss methods of improving world healthcare through research, development and wide...
Alternatively Speaking: Go with the flow
Source: Jerusalem Post
Jerusalem :: Israel | updated 2013-04-29 09:48:06 -0700 | health-news
Dear Natalie, I suffer from varicose veins and the pain is becoming unbearable...There are several herbal remedies which help improve circulation and varicose veins. Improved circulation will help improve both their appearance, and the painful symptoms that can occur with...
Teva forms global specialty medicines unit
Source: Globes Online
Rishon Le Zion :: Israel | updated 2013-04-24 09:08:25 -0700 | health-news
Dr. Rob Koremans will serve as president and CEO Global Specialty Medicines. He will continue to serve on Tevas Executive Committee and report to Teva president and CEO Dr. Jeremy Levin. "The newly created Global Specialty Medicines group significantly reinforces...
Oxitone to participate in GE Healthcare incubator
Source: Globes Online
Ashkelon :: Israel | updated 2013-04-21 04:45:13 -0700 | health-news
06, Gali Weinreb Oxitone Medical Ltd. , which has developed a wrist-worn, medical-grade wireless pulse oximeter for measuring oxygen saturation, heart rate and respiratory rate, has been accepted by GE Healthcare's Startup Health incubator.
Rabbi okays HIV-positive organ donation
Source: Yedioth Ahronoth
Jerusalem :: Israel | updated 2013-05-06 04:07:27 -0700 | health-news
Task Force through the Puah Institute , former Chief Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron has ruled that a life-saving organ donation can be received from an HIV-positive person, even if the recipient may become HIV-positive himself following the transplant.
Thoughts on Israel – trip day #1
Source: DB's Medical Rants
Tel Aviv :: Israel | updated 2013-04-30 22:03:59 -0700 | health-news
Thoughts on Israel trip day #1 by rcentor on April 30, 2013 This medical blog is temporarily hijacked to become a vacation blog. I probably will still do some medical blogging while on vacation, but primarily I want to keep...
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...
Man launches hunger strike at Rabin Sqaure
Source: Ynet News
Tel Aviv :: Israel | updated 2013-05-20 06:28:54 -0700 | health-news
Hunger Strike Itzik Cohen protesting in Tel Aviv Photo: Motti Kimchi Itzik Cohen, cardiac patient, unable to afford medicine, goes on hunger strike, sets up tent in Tel Aviv: 'I cannot survive without these meds' Omri Efraim As social...
Of course you're stressed. Just look at you.
Source: Los Angeles Times
Jerusalem :: Israel | updated 2013-04-27 04:59:14 -0700 | health-news
the clenched jaw, the furrowed brow, the intense stare...Adrenaline and other stress hormones give us the kick start we need to meet deadlines and generally get ahead in life...People who are stressed for years don't merely appear driven or focused....
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...
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...
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