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New developments in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease

"A bridge has actually been opened between the groundbreaking scientific research to diagnose the disease and the innovative clinical treatment."

Outbreak of campylobacter diarrhea bacterium: Hundreds of Israelis infected

The bacterium usually enters the digestive system through contaminated meat and poultry, causing intestinal inflammation with characteristic symptoms.

Israel finally introduces the 'physician assistant' profession

Graduates will examine patients, present the case to doctors, and perform various referrals and medical procedures to ease the load and shorten waiting times.

Army service takes health toll on military women, female relatives of soldiers

Researchers evaluated women serving in the military and female family members of soldiers from between 2006 to 2013, and then compared that to those between 2014 to 2020.

With no end to war in sight, how are Israelis coping with October 7, nine months on?

Almost nine months into the war, the ‘Magazine’ takes the nation’s pulse.

By ATARA BECK
06/07/2024

The journey to recovery at an idyllic rehabilitation center

Clinic Les Alpes, an exclusive rehabilitation center, offers relief for those dealing with substance abuse and behavioral addictions, as well as post-trauma.

By NERIA BARR
06/07/2024

Diabetes patients on GLP-1s instead of insulin have lower cancer risk, study shows

The findings are "preliminary evidence of the potential benefit" of GLP-1 drugs for cancer prevention in high-risk population.

By REUTERS
05/07/2024

Severe malfunction in cancer diagnosis device: Patients may have received incorrect treatment

Roche reported a malfunction in several devices for diagnosing cancerous tumors to the Health Ministry, which may have led to incorrect diagnoses and inappropriate treatment for cancer patients.

An illustration of a radiologist analyzing a head CT scan

FDA approves 'donanemab' treatment for Alzheimer's disease

The drug contains an antibody that aims to slow the progression of the incurable Alzheimer’s disease. It operates by eliminating the buildup of amyloid protein plaque in the brain.

 A doctor using the Chameleon system (illustrative)

Israeli hospitals face second nationwide computer system malfunction

The Health Ministry reported another exceptional malfunction in the computerized medical record management system in several hospitals, which led to erroneous copying of patients' data.

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